Manpower Coordinator

Company Overview

Headquartered in Bensalem PA and founded in 1999, EDA Contractors holds an extensive portfolio of experience related to the exterior envelope of commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. EDA achieves excellence by integrating design knowledge, continuous training, and accountability into every facet of the company.

EDA provides a wide range of comprehensive services: Air & Vapor Barriers, Green Roof Systems, Masonry, Repair & Maintenance, Roofing & Sheetmetal, Siding & Wall Panels, Slate & Copper Roofing, and Waterproofing.

EDA is a growth and customer-oriented organization. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that has been recognized with several Top Workplace awards.

Position Summary

The Manpower Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and coordinating union trade workers across multiple projects and job sites. This role ensures that each project is properly staffed, labor is efficiently allocated, and schedules comply with union agreements. The coordinator works closely with project managers, superintendents, and foremen to forecast workforce needs, minimize labor shortages, and support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage a resource loaded schedule of all projects in the company portfolio.
Develop and manage daily/weekly manpower schedules for multiple job sites and shifts.
Coordinate with project managers and superintendents to forecast labor needs and align manpower with project milestones.
Assign workers to projects in compliance with union rules, job classifications, certifications, and safety requirements.
Track availability, certifications, training, and qualifications of all assigned workers.
Monitor and report on workforce utilization, including overtime, shift coverage, and labor costs.
Maintain strong communication with foremen and field leadership to resolve schedule changes and conflicts quickly.
Support onboarding and orientation for reassigned workers to ensure smooth transitions between projects.
Provide regular manpower reports to management on staffing levels, shortages, and scheduling trends and forecasts.
Utilize workforce management or scheduling software to streamline assignments and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in construction workforce coordination, scheduling, or field operations support.
Familiarity with union agreements, trade classifications, and dispatch procedures.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with field leaders and office staff.
Proficiency with scheduling tools, construction management software, and MS Office (Excel, Outlook, MS Project).
Problem-solving mindset and ability to adapt to changing project demands.

Work Environment

Office-based role with regular interaction across job sites.
Standard work schedule with flexibility for urgent staffing or shift coverage needs.

Benefits

Paid time off
Health insurance with medical, dental and vision
401K eligible after 2 months, company matching up to 4% after one (1) year of employment
Performance based merit increase
Tuition Reimbursement
Company wide events
Lunch N Learns

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This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

EDA Contractors is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

For more information about EDA, please visit our website at www.edacontractors.com

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