Craft Manager - Renewable Energy

Craft Manager - Renewable Energy Phoenix, AZ Job Details 4 hours ago Qualifications Resource allocation Project team coordination Performance dashboard reports Employee onboarding Dashboard development Project portfolio management Program management Microsoft Excel Workflow management (operations management method) Regulatory compliance Talent acquisition strategy Compliance management implementation Team development HR strategic planning Budget planning Continuous improvement Smartsheet Renewable energy project experience Productivity software 1 year Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Onboarding process management Demand planning Working on construction projects Cross-functional team management monday.com Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder relationship building Solar energy Cross-functional communication Overseeing training Excel data analysis Stakeholder management Performance evaluation Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Renewable Energy (RE) Craft Manager reports to the Sr. Program Manager and partners closely with the Renewable Leadership Group to lead the implementation and management of workforce initiatives that support our mission of building an unrivaled craft workforce within the Renewables Business Unit. This role supports a nationwide portfolio of projects across all company regions and requires a highly collaborative, cross-functional approach. The RE Craft Manager will work alongside multi-functional teams and project teams to align craft workforce strategies, drive consistency, and serve as an in-house expert in workforce planning, apprenticeship management, and compliance. The RE Craft Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle management of the Renewable Craft Traveler Program, including selection, tracking, placement, and retention. Additionally, this role will oversee McCarthy's Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) within Renewables and serve as a subject matter expert on IRA and apprenticeship compliance requirements. This position will act as a key point of contact for the Craft Onsite Team (dotted-line relationship), directly manage an RE Craft Analyst, and collaborate closely with the broader RE Compliance team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Workforce Strategy & Planning Develop and execute workforce strategies to support project needs, including forecasting craft demand, ramp-ups/ramp-downs, crew composition, and resource allocation Partner with Preconstruction and Estimating to validate workforce capacity and support project pursuit efforts, including subsistence budgeting Collaborate with Labor Managers across business units and regions to align workforce strategies, drive consistency, and share best practices Craft Traveler Program Management Oversee the end-to-end management of the Craft Traveler Program, including selection, placement, onboarding, tracking, and retention Facilitate and manage all logistics and coordination required to successfully transition travelers between assignments Continuously evaluate and improve program performance, processes, and documentation Apprenticeship Program & Compliance Lead the management of the Renewables Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), including apprentice selection, onboarding, OJL/RI tracking, evaluations, and program completion Ensure IRA project compliance by tracking and meeting required apprenticeship ratios and hours through proactive workforce coordination Partner with the RE Compliance Team to ensure alignment with RAP and IRA requirements and serve as a subject matter expert on apprenticeship compliance Support with third-party auditing of McCarthy's RAP as needed Partner with IT to continue to build an Apprenticeship Management Dashboard Craft Performance & Development Partner with HR, L&OD, and Field Leadership to develop and implement craft training and development strategies Support the Sr. Superintendent group and HR in establishing and managing Foreman and General Foreman talent review programs Collaborate with HR to develop and manage craft performance evaluation processes Operations & Program Management Oversee and continuously improve workflows, tools, and documentation for craft and apprenticeship programs Manage and ensure accuracy of workforce data systems (e.g., Bridgit) for open shop RE projects Lead and facilitate recurring meetings related to craft workforce management and apprenticeship programs across mechanical and electrical scopes Support management of state licensing requirements for the self-perform electrical group Partner with Human Resources to plan and execute Reduction in Force (RIF) strategies for the craft workforce Collaborate with HR and Compensation teams on annual wage and subsistence reviews Serve as a key liaison between field operations, HR, and leadership to ensure alignment on workforce initiatives Leadership & Team Management Directly manage and develop an RE Craft Analyst Serve as a key point of contact for Craft Onsite Teams through a dotted-line reporting structure Influence cross-functional teams to drive alignment, accountability, and execution Become a subject matter expert (SME) in all craft management and apprenticeship items across RE and within the Company Train your replacement

QUALIFICATIONS 1-3

years of experience in solar or renewable construction, with exposure to craft workforce operations and apprenticeship program management, preferred Working knowledge of self-perform work within renewable energy construction projects, preferred. Proven experience collaborating with Project Management teams to support successful project delivery Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate across multiple teams Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel, as well as Smartsheet, Monday.com, and other web-based workforce or project management tools Working knowledge of apprenticeship regulations and U.S. Department of Labor best practices nationwide Ability to analyze and clearly present complex problems, data, and solutions to diverse audiences McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS

McCarthy's Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually. McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements. If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.