About Us
We are a full-scale electrical contracting company, providing preconstruction services through final- and post-project completion. For both new construction and renovation projects, we offer design-build/design-assist, value engineering, and CAD services, working with biotech, healthcare, commercial, transportation, and technology companies, as well as many government agencies.
Job Summary
Are you looking to begin a rewarding career in Workforce Development? The Workforce Development Manager reports directly to our Human Resources Director. This is a client-facing role that requires the ability to be self-motivated, work independently and build relationships both in and out of the office. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and effectiveness of our trade professional and office workforce.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Workforce Planning & Development
• Conduct -Employment Needs Assessment: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the workforce requirements with each department manager, identifying and implementing strategies to meet their workforce needs. • Evaluate and determine the appropriateness of contracting with outside vendors to accomplish organization's training goals and objectives.
Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Field Leadership Collaboration: Work closely and consistently with the field leadership team to align workforce development activities with organizational goals and objectives. • Union Collaboration: Foster a collaborative working relationship with the Local Union to facilitate seamless integration and development of new hires.
Talent Pipeline & Community Outreach
• Community Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with schools, military organizations, community groups, and other entities that are potential sources of talent, including high schools and second-chance organizations. • Career Fair Participation: Represent Dynalectric DC at career fairs and speaking events to communicate career opportunities to prospective candidates.
Recruiting & Hiring Events
• Event Coordination: Organize and coordinate hiring events in collaboration with the specific branch, ensuring effective execution and candidate engagement. • Recruitment Marketing: Create, distribute, and manage recruiting brochures and notifications about hiring and career opportunities at Dynalectric DC
Training & Onboarding
• Employee Training Coordination: Coordinate, track, and document comprehensive training programs for both new office and field employees. This includes, but is not limited to, training in estimating, project management, and BIM coordination, as well as field labor programs such as orientation, OSHA 10, and field labor bootcamps, ensuring a strong foundation for career success.
Employee Support & Retention
• Field Employee Advocacy: Serve as a supportive advocate for new trade professional employees, offering guidance and assistance to ensure their successful integration into the workforce. • Field Morale Support: Become the indispensable go-to point-of-contact for field regarding all aspects of attracting, developing, and retaining trade professionals.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
• Self-starter, dependable and can speak in front of large groups • Able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously • Willing to travel as needed • Adept at speaking and relating to high school students, school administrators, electricians, project managers and senior leadership • Be able to work independently in many different environments
PREFERRED
• Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, education or related field of study • Previous experience as an instructor • Bi-lingual (Spanish) • Understanding of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy
Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.
Notice to Prospective Employees
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