About this opportunity
Laisar Management Group lists this Employer Liaison and Contractor Engagement Manager opportunity in silver spring, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
You are the bridge between the workforce program and the companies doing the hiring. Contractors are busy, schedule-driven, and skeptical of workforce programs that send them unqualified candidates. Your job is to change that — to understand what each subcontractor needs, when they need it, and to make sure the right District residents are in front of them at the right moment. Construction credibility matters more here than workforce credentials.
What You Will Do
Serve as primary point of contact for the general contractor and all subcontractors on resident hiring
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractor hiring managers, superintendents, and HR staff across trades
Translate contractor requirements into clear candidate specifications for the sourcing team
Track resident applications, interviews, and placements in support of overall and company-specific local hiring requirements
Prepare employers to participate effectively in hiring fairs and placement forums
Provide feedback to training partners on candidate readiness gaps identified by employers
Support the rolling hiring forecast with intelligence gathered from the field
Troubleshoot placement issues quickly and directly with employers
What You Need
Five or more years in construction, construction management, trades, or contractor-facing workforce roles
Demonstrated credibility with construction employers — prior general contractor, subcontractor, trades, or owner-side experience strongly weighted
Experience with local hire, First Source, or comparable jurisdictional hiring requirements
Ability to work at pace and hold multiple employer relationships simultaneously
What Helps
Experience on projects governed by a project labor agreement
Existing relationships with DC-area subcontractors or building trades locals
Familiarity with DC First Source requirements and DOES processes
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
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. We encourage applications from justice-impacted individuals. 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.
Compensation:
$100,000 – $130,000
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Worksite address
silver spring, MD, 20900, US
Who can apply
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