Construction Labor Manager

About Hohl Industrial Services

Hohl Industrial Services is a trusted leader in construction and industrial contracting providing safe efficient and high-quality field services across a range of industries. We take pride in our commitment to safety professionalism and teamwork and were looking for a skilled Construction Labor Manager to join our growing team.

Position Summary

The Labor Superintendent is responsible for managing all field labor operations for Hohl Industrial Services including foremen journeymen and trades personnel. This position oversees the preparation scheduling and performance of field labor to ensure safe accurate and on-time completion of all projects. Working closely with Dispatch the Labor Superintendent will ensure seamless coordination of manpower assignments and execution of the project schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Personnel Management

• Allocate all union labor to Field Service and Construction projects.
• Coordinate with the Equipment Manager and Transportation Dispatcher to schedule and mobilize qualified crane operators and other specialized labor.
• Ensure proper assignment of trades in compliance with jurisdictional and union requirements.
• Address and resolve jurisdictional and other labor issues in collaboration with Union Business Agents.
• Manage personnel actions including hiring releasing and layoffs as required by project needs.
• Supervise train and evaluate performance of foremen and journeymen.
• Maintain and update daily weekly and monthly labor schedules.
• Ensure all employees operating company vehicles are enrolled in and compliant with the LENS program.
• Distribute employee paychecks to job sites as needed.

Availability & Travel

• Be available on call 24/7 to address field labor needs and emergencies.
• Travel to out-of-town job sites when necessary.

Safety

• Partner with the Safety Manager to maintain required safety training for all foremen.
• Hold foremen accountable for attending safety meetings and adhering to safety protocols.
• Assist in distributing Toolbox Talks and other safety communications.

Other Duties

• Maintain a professional and customer-focused attitude at all times.
• Utilize departmental software including Microsoft Office Suite and Viewpoint ERP systems.
• Attend and actively participate in company and departmental meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required Associate degree in Construction Management Business or a related field preferred.
• 710 years of progressive experience in construction or industrial services with at least 35 years in a supervisory or superintendent-level role overseeing union labor.
• Strong knowledge of labor coordination union agreements and trade jurisdictional issues.
• Proven ability to manage large diverse teams of skilled tradespeople.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and direct experience working with union representatives.
• Demonstrated experience balancing manpower needs scheduling and budgets across multiple projects.
• Solid understanding of jobsite safety practices OSHA regulations and safety training requirements.

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional communication negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including project cost estimation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/project management systems (e.g. Viewpoint).
• Ability and willingness to be on call 24/7 and travel as required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Office: Typical office setting with moderate noise and temperature control.

Field/Shop: Exposure to construction and plant environments that may include dirt noise limited climate control and safety hazards. Some physical activity is required such as lifting climbing and crawling.

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced field leader with a strong understanding of union labor management and a passion for safety and efficiency we invite you to apply.

Required Experience:

Manager