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# Workforce Planning Specialist at Keeley Construction

- **Company:** Keeley Construction
- **Location:** St Louis, MO
- **Posted:** 2026-10-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction/jobs/4742969005

## Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is offering an exciting career opportunity for a Workforce Planning Specialist located at our Corporate Headquarters in St. Louis, MO. The Workforce Planning Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing the deployment of craft employees across all operating groups. This role serves as a strategic partner to field leadership by maintaining workforce data, assessing labor needs, coordinating employee movement between projects, and ensuring the right people are placed in the right roles at the right time. The position will build strong relationships with superintendents and project leadership to support workforce planning and maximize craft talent utilization.

Primary Responsibilities

- Maintain and manage workforce data within excel, UKG and other workforce management systems.
- Track and document performance, skills, certifications, and experience of craft team members.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with superintendents, project managers, and field leaders across all operating groups.
- Coordinate the movement and allocation of craft employees between projects based on skillset, project demands, and workforce availability.
- Analyze workforce reports and labor data to identify staffing trends, utilization rates, and workforce needs.
- Assist in forecasting labor demands for upcoming projects and peak workload periods.
- Ensure certifications, training records, and workforce qualifications remain current and accurately documented.
- Identify opportunities to maximize workforce utilization and reduce downtime between assignments.
- Coordinate the sharing of craft talent across divisions and operating groups to support project success.
- Support workforce planning meetings and provide labor utilization reports to field leadership.
- Maintain accurate workforce records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Travel to job sites and office locations as needed to support workforce planning efforts, onboarding, and build relationships.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in workforce planning, human resources, construction operations, recruiting, or related field.
- Experience working within the construction industry and understanding craft labor classifications preferred.
- Proficiency with workforce management systems, preferably UKG.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and labor reports.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to effectively communicate with craft employees, field leadership, and executive management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

#LI-BM1 #LI-Onsite All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

## About Keeley Construction

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Keeley Construction is a family-owned, full-service construction company providing civil, paving, building, and industrial services across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Family-Owned, Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- **Founded**: 1975 (per company website) / 1976 (per LinkedIn – conflicting reports) [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group)
- **Founders**: Larry Keeley

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Construction – Infrastructure (Civil), Paving, Commercial Building, Industrial (Power & Energy, Water/Wastewater, Manufacturing)
- **Target customers**: B2B – Government agencies, private developers, industrial clients across the U.S.
- **Mission**: "Quality, Safety, and Service never go out of style." (Founder Larry Keeley) The company also emphasizes "spreading positivity and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve."

## Products & Services
- **Civil Infrastructure (Keeley Civil)**: Heavy civil/site work, excavation, utilities, water/wastewater treatment plants – primarily service-based construction.
- **Paving (Keeley Paving)**: Asphalt paving, concrete paving, maintenance and repair for commercial and municipal clients – service-based.
- **Building (Keeley Building)**: General contracting and construction management for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings – service-based.
- **Industrial (Keeley Industrial)**: Self-perform industrial services including piping, welding, concrete, equipment installation for power, energy, and manufacturing sectors – service-based.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private family-owned company)
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **USD 100,000,000 – 500,000,000** (from LinkedIn financials)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Family-owned with no external investors. Key partners include subcontractors and clients in energy, manufacturing, and municipal sectors.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Workforce of 1,500+ employees (company website) / 345 reported on LinkedIn (likely office/corporate staff only) – LinkedIn shows +14.4% yearly headcount growth.
  - Expanding across multiple regions with 11 office locations nationwide.
  - Active job postings show 45+ open roles (June 2026), +60.7% year-over-year increase in postings.
  - LinkedIn follower growth of +23.2% annually.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Self-Perform Capabilities**: Keeley performs much of its own work (civil, paving, concrete, welding) rather than relying solely on subcontractors, giving it control over quality and schedule.
- **Diversified Business Units**: Four distinct groups (Civil, Paving, Building, Industrial) reduce dependence on any single market sector.
- **Family-Owned Stability**: Long-term ownership (since 1975) with a stated culture focused on employee well-being and safety rather than short-term shareholder demands.
- **Culture-Driven**: "If you get the people right, the results will follow" – high culture rating (4.3/5 on Glassdoor via LinkedIn) and emphasis on career growth.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued geographic expansion (e.g., recent job postings in Texas, North Dakota, Colorado, Florida, Michigan).
- Investment in technology and data (e.g., hiring a Snowflake Data Architect, IT Field Operations roles).
- Emphasis on large-scale industrial and energy projects (Gulf Coast Industrial, Civil Energy).
- Talent acquisition and development (internship programs for 2027, instructional designer role).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.3/5 for culture on employer reviews; described as "world-class family culture" and "dedicated to the safety, well-being, and career growth of our people."
- **Career Growth**: Multiple advancement opportunities; active internship and entry-level programs. Job postings include roles from project engineer up to senior project manager and director.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Most roles appear to be on-site or field-based (construction projects). Corporate roles (IT, accounting) may have some flexibility, but not explicitly stated.
- **Notable Perks**: Not detailed in search results, but the company emphasizes a positive environment, safety, and community impact. Employee rating for compensation is 3.3/5, which is slightly below industry benchmarks – but career growth and culture are highlighted.
- **Engineering & Technical Roles**: Growing IT team (Snowflake Data Architect, Service Desk, Field Operations) indicates increasing investment in technology.

## Sources
1. [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) – Company overview, history, mission, services, culture.
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group) – LinkedIn profile, employee count, revenue range, headcount growth, ratings, locations.
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction) – Active job openings, career page.

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