ABC - FLORIDA GULF COAST CHAPTER

Position Title:	Director of Workforce and Safety
Location:	Tampa, FL

TO APPLY:  mail resume to [email protected]

Director of Workforce and Safety Opportunity: Empowerment Through Development, Apprenticeship, and Safety Excellence

About Us: Join us at the forefront of the commercial construction industry as the Director of Workforce and Safety. We are passionate about fostering growth, ensuring safety excellence, and equipping our workforce with the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic industry. If you are a visionary leader with a commitment to professional development, apprenticeship programs, and safety initiatives, we invite you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Professional Development:

• Craft innovative and impactful professional development programs tailored to the needs of the ABC commercial construction industry.
• Spearhead the development of an annual professional development budget, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Implement strategic marketing initiatives to promote courses, utilizing various channels such as email, newsletters, direct mail, and personal visits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate course effectiveness and continuously enhance program offerings.
• Foster partnerships with external organizations to enrich the professional development landscape.
• Act as a reliable resource for individual members seeking information or assistance related to professional development.

Apprenticeship:

• Take a leadership role in expanding and enhancing our apprenticeship program, driving its success and ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Develop and manage the annual apprenticeship budget, maintaining financial responsibility and accountability.
• Recruit, evaluate, and train top-tier instructors, establishing a reserve pool for future needs.
• Conduct regular, hands-on monitoring of classes in various trades, ensuring program excellence.
• Maintain compliance with NCCER standards, overseeing certification processes and liaising with DOL and state agencies.
• Cultivate strong relationships with education partners, community colleges, and workforce boards to foster apprenticeship recruitment.
• Proactively seek and administer grant opportunities to further enhance apprenticeship operations.

Safety:

• Assume a pivotal role as the primary point of contact for safety initiatives within the Chapter.
• Develop and manage the annual safety budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to drive safety excellence.
• Champion the ABC STEP program, actively promoting and administering safety initiatives to raise awareness and participation.
• Drive annual increases in STEP participation through strategic initiatives and outreach.
• Stay informed about industry trends and legislative developments, advocating for construction safety as needed.
• Share regular reports on safety initiatives and achievements at monthly board meetings.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience in developing and managing workforce development, apprenticeship, and safety programs.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development and management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and legislative changes.

Join Us: If you are passionate about shaping the future of the construction industry, fostering workforce excellence, and championing safety, we invite you to apply for this impactful role. Together, let's build a safer, more skilled, and empowered workforce.  Please email resume to [email protected].