About Laisar Management Group For over a decade, Laisar has partnered with clients to craft and implement programs that bring transformative sustainability and socio-economic benefits to the communities they serve. As economic inclusion becomes increasingly vital, we're dedicated to helping companies grasp its profound impact on their operations and the local economies they influence. Across industries, organizations rely on us to drive alignment and accountability in the supply chain, unlocking opportunities for underserved, diverse, small and local businesses. Through our collaborative approach, we empower clients to build vibrant, resilient communities and forge a more equitable future for all. Overview Laisar builds and operates hiring pipelines on large construction and infrastructure programs. We connect residents to careers in the building trades by working alongside training providers, apprenticeship sponsors, community organizations, and the contractors doing the hiring. Our teams have supported major transportation and infrastructure programs across the region, including work with general contractors on projects governed by project labor agreements and local hiring commitments. About the Program This position supports a major development in Washington, DC. The program is designed to connect District residents to construction employment and long-term careers in the building trades. The Role This is the person residents and contractors see. You will run a career center located at an active construction site, serving as the direct, in-person point of contact for workers on the job and residents seeking a way onto it. You will be the senior company representative at the location. The role suits someone equally comfortable in a trailer with a superintendent and across a table from someone filling out their first application. What You Will Do Operate the on-site career center, currently anticipated at approximately three days per week including one weekend day Serve as senior on-site representative for the program; supervise center coordinator staff Conduct intake, assessment, and referral for walk-in and referred residents Maintain daily working relationships with contractors and subcontractors on site; respond to immediate hiring needs Identify and escalate retention issues affecting placed workers — transportation, tools, childcare, scheduling, workplace concerns Coordinate with case management staff on wrap-around service delivery Maintain accurate intake, referral, and outcome records Represent the program at site events, hiring fairs, and community sessions What You Need Three or more years in workforce development, employment services, case management, or construction site administration Experience working directly with jobseekers, including individuals facing employment barriers Comfort operating in an active construction environment and completing required site safety orientation Availability to work one weekend day per week Strong interpersonal skills across very different audiences — residents, contractors, agency staff What Helps Construction or building trades background, including union membership or apprenticeship completion OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification Experience operating a career center, one-stop, or resource center Established relationships in Ward 7 or Ward 8 community organizations Bilingual English/Spanish Residency Requirement District of Columbia residency is required. This program exists to create employment for DC residents, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Applicants must reside in the District at the time of hire and maintain DC residency throughout employment. Residents of Ward 7 and Ward 8 are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Laisar Management Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, credit information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by the DC Human Rights Act or federal law. Consistent with the DC Fair Criminal Record Screening Act, we do not inquire into criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application process on request. This position is contingent upon contract award. Anticipated start dates are subject to the program schedule. We will explain our hiring process and timeline to candidates who express interest.

Pay:

$78,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person