Workforce Manager in Odessa, Florida at Bauer Foundation Corp

Job Title: Workforce Manager

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Odessa, FL

Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC) is the US subsidiary of the worldwide Bauer Group, a leading foundation contractor and designer of advanced foundation equipment.

BFC executes complex excavation pits, ground improvement, deep foundations, and vertical seals for industrial, commercial, residential, and governmental projects across the United States.

BFC is seeking a Workforce Manager to lead the planning, allocation, deployment, and development of a skilled field workforce to support the evolving needs of our projects and operations.

Job Summary

The Workforce Manager is responsible for overseeing company-wide field workforce planning, allocation, deployment, and development to support BFC's operational and project staffing needs. This position works closely with Operations, Project Management, Talent Acquisition, and Human Resources to forecast manpower requirements, coordinate personnel assignments and transfers, establish staffing priorities, and ensure effective utilization of field personnel across projects.

The role also supports hiring and compensation decisions, workforce development initiatives, and strategic partnerships to strengthen BFC's ability to attract, develop, and retain a skilled and sustainable field workforce.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but provides functional leadership and direction related to field workforce planning, placement, movement, and development across BFC projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide field workforce planning in partnership with Operations and project leadership to forecast short- and long-term manpower requirements and support project staffing needs.

• Oversee workforce allocation, including personnel assignments, transfers, mobilizations, and demobilizations, to ensure effective utilization of field personnel across projects.

• Maintain visibility into workforce availability, skills, qualifications, certifications, assignments, and anticipated staffing needs to support workforce planning and placement decisions.

• Partner with project leadership to review manpower forecasts, evaluate labor utilization, and resolve competing staffing priorities across projects.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to identify field staffing needs, establish hiring priorities, and provide operational insight into candidate qualifications and hiring decisions.

• Partner with Human Resources to maintain field wage structures and recommend starting rates, promotional increases, and other compensation adjustments based on qualifications, internal equity, market conditions, and project requirements.

• Identify and coordinate training, development, cross-training, and career progression opportunities to strengthen workforce capabilities and retention.

• Support workforce planning related to prevailing wage, union agreements, and other project-specific labor requirements in coordination with Operations and Human Resources.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and external workforce development partners to support field talent availability and long-term workforce needs.

• Monitor labor market trends, workforce availability, and staffing challenges and provide recommendations to leadership to support operational and workforce decisions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of construction field operations, craft positions, and workforce requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to lead workforce planning, manage staffing priorities, and coordinate personnel across multiple projects.

• Ability to evaluate field experience, qualifications, and classifications to make informed hiring, placement, and workforce decisions.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, interviewing, and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels and with external partners.

• Sound judgment and decision making skills, including the ability to evaluate workforce and labor market information to support staffing and compensation strategies.

• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable in a fast paced environment, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and workforce-management systems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in construction operations, field workforce management, recruiting, workforce planning, or a related function preferred, with heavy civil, specialty foundation, or similar construction experience strongly preferred.

• Experience managing field workforce allocation, recruiting, compensation decisions, and workforce development initiatives preferred.

• Experience with prevailing wage and other project specific labor requirements preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant construction industry experience may be considered.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.

• Ability to travel to and safely navigate active construction sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, and varying weather and environmental conditions.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while visiting project sites.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Compensation and Benefits

Bauer Foundation Corp. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company sponsored retirement benefits; paid time off; paid holidays; and other employee benefit programs in accordance with applicable plan terms and company policies.

Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bauer Foundation Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.