Workforce Development Coordinator
Holder Construction
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ABOUT US
Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
We are looking for a Workforce Development Coordinator to join our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team in our Dallas office. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement training and onboarding programs for individuals working in the construction trades, tailored to our jobsites', clients' or company's specific needs and requirements.
- Serve as a bridge between the community and our jobsites, supporting individuals from various backgrounds, including local high school graduates, as they navigate training, onboarding, and initial placement phases of their construction careers.
- Promote and market the construction industry and site-specific workforce development opportunities within the community.
- Develop local relationships with workforce agencies, trades organizations, subcontractors, nonprofits, and educational institutions to identify partnership opportunities, bolster workforce development recruitment, and identify meaningful opportunities for the project team to support the community.
- Work with project and trade contractor teams to understand construction schedule and manpower needs for strategic planning and to identify career opportunities.
- Provide industry data (local and national) to highlight best practice workforce development models, labor market trends, external funding mechanisms, union requirements, and partnership opportunities.
- Develop creative and engaging recruiting tactics and training curriculum.
- Support the project team in planning, coordinating, and executing high-impact community engagement activities for our team, managing both on-site initiatives and off-site events.
- Support fostering an internal culture of giving back by engaging employees, organizing volunteer events and initiatives, tracking volunteer participation, and ensuring community engagement efforts align with our core values.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Management, Education, or similar field and 2-5 years of relevant experience such as construction, project management, coaching, program implementation, education, and/or recruiting.
- Skilled at external affairs and public speaking.
- Ability to connect with community organizations and stakeholders that engage in workforce development training, employment resourcing, education, and/or recruitment.
- Self-starter who takes initiative, is very people-oriented, and who works efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and under deadlines.
- Proactive problem solver, highly organized, resourceful, and effective communicator.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook.)
Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).
Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.
About this role
Holder Construction, a top-tier national contractor, is seeking a Workforce Development Coordinator to join its Dallas office and support the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This full-time, in-person role bridges community talent pipelines with construction jobsites, focusing on training, onboarding, and career placement for individuals entering the trades. You'll coordinate customized training programs, build partnerships with workforce agencies and educational institutions, and work closely with project teams to align hiring needs with community recruitment efforts.
The position calls for someone with a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Management, Education, or a related field, plus two to five years of experience in construction, project management, coaching, program implementation, education, or recruiting. You should be comfortable with public speaking and community engagement, skilled at problem-solving and organization, and proficient in Microsoft Office. The role demands a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple stakeholders and deadlines while maintaining strong communication skills.
Beyond recruitment and training coordination, you'll develop recruiting tactics and curriculum, provide labor market research and best-practice insights, and help organize volunteer initiatives and community engagement events that reinforce Holder's commitment to giving back. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on workforce development in construction while working for a performance-driven company known for investing in its people and offering competitive benefits including bonuses, paid time off, health coverage, and retirement plans.
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