Construction LABOR MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

LABOR MANAGER

Reports to: Operations Manager

Works with: Area Managers, Supers, Crew Leaders, Operators, Coordinator

THE ROLE

Sources, places, and develops the field labor force, and makes sure the right crew, trucks, and equipment are ready — and safe — for every project.

TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT

• Ensure maintenance is being done and logged; maintain the log.
• Monitor cleanliness — inside / outside / boxes; direct drivers to clean as needed.
• Review tool inventory in the system and verify tools are in working order; swap out any that aren't.
• Ensure equipment is kept clean and in good working order, with regular maintenance performed by the operators.

LABOR

• Interview and find new labor employees; evaluate and place them.
• Train Crew Leaders (Crew Leaders train their people).
• Know each project's schedule and put the right crew on it.
• Schedule operators in coordination with the Coordinator for Smartsheet updates.
• Before a crew starts, be on site with the Super so the schedule and budget will be met.
• Uniforms — make sure they have them and they're worn; replace non-presentable Shellco apparel so the team's presentation is up to standard.
• PPE / safety training — ensure the team has the required PPE and training to carry out work safely.

SCHEDULES

• Update the Crew Schedule in Smartsheet — info given to the Coordinator (When, Super, Where, Who, What, Notes, Time).
• If changes are made after 2 PM, YOU must call the crew with the update and have the Coordinator log it in Smartsheet.

SUBS

• Onboard new pieceworkers.
• Work with Supers to make sure they use in-house labor first.
• Know what subs are being used so they don't spread themselves thin.
• Review sub labor payments by Friday at noon.

SAFETY

• Safety is a priority — training, educating, and enforcement are key.

Systems: Smartsheet · Toollogix