COURSE OVERVIEW:

Manpower management is the most critical variable in the success of construction projects, where labor productivity directly impacts the bottom line. This course provides a strategic framework for planning, recruiting, and managing a large-scale construction workforce in a competitive and highly regulated industry. It focuses on the optimization of human capital through advanced scheduling, performance monitoring, and the fostering of a high-performance culture on the job site.

The scope of this training encompasses the entire employee lifecycle within a project context, from initial manpower forecasting and international recruitment to training, retention, and demobilization. Participants will examine the complexities of managing diverse, multi-cultural teams and the legal requirements regarding labor rights, visas, and local employment laws. The course addresses the critical role of leadership and communication in maintaining high morale and reducing turnover in demanding construction environments.

Coverage includes the implementation of productivity tracking systems, the management of labor subcontractors, and the development of comprehensive training and safety programs. Attendees will learn how to design fair and motivating incentive structures and how to manage industrial relations and collective bargaining where applicable. By mastering manpower management, professionals will be able to build resilient, skilled, and motivated workforces capable of delivering complex projects safely and efficiently.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Develop comprehensive manpower plans and forecasts for projects.
• Implement effective recruitment and selection strategies for construction.
• Manage international labor mobilization and visa requirements.
• Optimize labor productivity through advanced tracking and analysis.
• Lead and manage diverse, multi-cultural construction teams.
• Implement robust performance management and appraisal systems.
• Design effective training and skill development programs for workers.
• Manage labor subcontractors and verify compliance with standards.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and international human rights.
• Foster a positive site culture and manage worker morale and retention.
• Execute fair and effective demobilization and repatriation plans.
• Manage industrial relations and resolve site labor disputes.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for HR Managers, Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Manpower Coordinators, and Construction Directors responsible for labor management.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.