Workforce Development Manager

Division: Augusta

Project Location(s): Augusta, GA 30901 USA



Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Community and Citizenship Compensation: Salaried Exempt

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.


Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things together!

Position Description:
Manage workforcedevelopment programs for regional and local businessunit projects.

Essential Duties &Key Responsibilities:

• Manage execution of workforce (people) development programs based on local social conditions and economic requirements, aligned with project, client, and/or business unit objectives.
• Lead specific Workforce Development plan as part of project pursuit and implement as part of preconstruction phase.
• Oversee program goals and measures, communication/planning activities, status/results reporting, training, and other functions as required.
• Manage relationships with subcontractor community for greater buy-in of workforce development plan and effective placement of participants in local project.
• Manage outreach efforts with diverse populations and other underrepresented groups to participate in skills- based career training and gain hands-on work experience in construction industry.
• Enhance partnerships with local/regional community organizations, schools, pre-apprenticeship programs, unions, and city, state and Federal agencies for proactive identification of training opportunities.
• Leverage local community organization relationships to create and sustain pipeline for project.
• In partnership with project team, monitor program participation and progress to goals.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop information about workforce development programs and promote to external community.
• The position will support the development, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Skilled Trades and Readiness Client Led Program, a short-term workforce training initiative designed to develop a pipeline of trained, qualified, entry-level talent prepared for employment within the construction industry.
• Lead and coordinate the planning and implementation of the Client's WF Program to develop a sustainable pipeline of trained, job-ready candidates for construction and skilled trades opportunities.
• Build awareness of careers in construction and skilled trades and create clear pathways for individuals interested in entering the industry.
• Identify and engage prospective participants through relationships with community organizations, workforce development agencies, educational institutions, and other community partners.
• Coordinate training opportunities that provide participants with foundational knowledge, skills, and exposure relevant to construction trade occupations.
• Collaborate with project teams, general contractors, trade partners, workforce organizations, and training providers to align Client's WF programming with current and anticipated workforce needs.
• Work with project trade partners and other employers to identify employment opportunities for Client's WF Program graduates who successfully complete program requirements.
• Support the ongoing development and expansion of the STAR Program by identifying lessons learned, successful practices, workforce needs, and opportunities to replicate or scale the program across projects and communities.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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• Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree or higher from accredited degree program and minimum 8 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; recommended majors include, but not limited to Liberal Arts, Communication, Marketing, Sociology, Non-Profit, Public Affairs, Social Outreach, or similar degree program
  • Familiarity with local laws and Federal regulations, OFCCP, compliance and familiarity with the David Bacon Act and Labor laws (as applicable by location)
  • Experience driving, developing and implementing community and workforce based strategic plans
  • Plan and manage the budget
  • Program management expertise, able to develop and implement programs and processes in a skills-based industry
  • Established local market, community, workforce, and industry knowledge and presence in minority contractor communities
  • Knowledge of economic and social issues, trends, impacts to local community, trades and professional network organizations
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; communicate effectively at all levels within organization and externally
  • Influential relationship building skills, able to lead and influence others that are not direct reports
  • Resourceful with complex decision-making and problem-solving skills, and analytical thinking
  • Energetic, hands-on, proactive, and continuous learner
  • Familiar with lean culture and concepts, continuous improvement principles, methods, and tools
  • Work in non-structured environment and manage multiple project teams
  • Management experience, ability to observe performance, and deliver feedback, as applicable
  • Proficient computer skills, Microsoft suite of applications, and collaboration technology
  • Limited travel within region

  Physical Demands:
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  Work Environment:
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor