About WIL — Workforce Intelligence LabThe Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL) is a research initiative of AlphaHire focused on applied workforce intelligence for the construction industry and built environment.WIL develops workforce intelligence systems focused on:labor market visibilityworkforce planningcompensation intelligencelabor scarcity analysisworkforce analyticsoperational workforce interpretationregional workforce intelligenceconstruction labor market researchThe initiative combines publicly available labor data, compensation trends, contractor growth indicators, workforce demand signals, and construction activity into operational workforce intelligence systems for construction firms and industry operators.Learn more: WIL — Workforce Intelligence LabAbout the roleWe are seeking a Founding Director, Workforce Intelligence Research to help support and expand the Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL).This is a part-time, strategic leadership role focused on helping build the operational and institutional foundation of WIL as the initiative grows.The ideal candidate is someone with experience in:workforce researchlabor market initiativesworkforce developmentresearch coordinationuniversity collaborationworkforce analyticsgrant developmentpublic policy researchapplied research programsinstitutional partnershipsThis role is not designed as a traditional academic position or recruiting role.Instead, the position focuses on helping build:workforce intelligence infrastructurefellowship coordination systemspublication processesresearch collaborationworkforce intelligence methodology systemsinstitutional partnershipsfuture grant and workforce initiative opportunitiesRequirementsHelp coordinate and support the WIL fellowship ecosystemAssist with workforce intelligence publication and reporting workflowsHelp identify relevant grant, partnership, and workforce initiative opportunitiesSupport workforce intelligence research coordination and contributor organizationAssist with university and institutional outreach effortsHelp establish scalable operational research processes and documentation systemsContribute strategic guidance around workforce intelligence initiatives and institutional growthSupport the long-term development of WIL as a workforce intelligence and workforce planning initiativeIdeal backgroundsWe are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:workforce development initiativeslabor market researchworkforce analyticsgrant coordinationuniversity research programseconomic development initiativespublic policy researchresearch administrationapplied research organizationsworkforce planning initiativesinstitutional partnership developmentExperience working within:workforce research organizationsuniversity research environmentsworkforce development ecosystemslabor market initiativesinfrastructure workforce initiativeseconomic development organizationsis highly relevant.BenefitsFellowship & program focusWIL is currently focused on:construction workforce intelligencelabor market visibilitycompensation intelligenceworkforce planning systemsoperational labor analyticsworkforce scarcity analysisconstruction labor market researchThe initiative is being developed as:an applied workforce intelligence platforma workforce research ecosystema workforce planning initiativean operational labor visibility systemNOT:a traditional staffing companya startup SaaS platforma purely academic research institutionStructurePart-time positionFlexible remote participationStrategic leadership and coordination roleGrowth-oriented founding positionLong-term expansion potential as WIL evolvesWhat we are buildingThe long-term goal of WIL is to support:workforce intelligence systemsoperational workforce planningworkforce visibility infrastructurelabor market interpretationworkforce intelligence publicationsfellowship ecosystemsadvisory collaborationfuture grant-supported workforce initiativesThe role is ideal for someone interested in helping shape an emerging workforce intelligence initiative focused on the built environment and construction industry.
About WIL — Workforce Intelligence Lab
The Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL) is a research initiative of AlphaHire focused on applied workforce intelligence for the construction industry and built environment.
WIL develops workforce intelligence systems focused on:
- labor market visibility
- workforce planning
- compensation intelligence
- labor scarcity analysis
- workforce analytics
- operational workforce interpretation
- regional workforce intelligence
- construction labor market research
The initiative combines publicly available labor data, compensation trends, contractor growth indicators, workforce demand signals, and construction activity into operational workforce intelligence systems for construction firms and industry operators.
Learn more:
WIL — Workforce Intelligence Lab
About the role
We are seeking a Founding Director, Workforce Intelligence Research to help support and expand the Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL).
This is a part-time, strategic leadership role focused on helping build the operational and institutional foundation of WIL as the initiative grows.
The ideal candidate is someone with experience in:
- workforce research
- labor market initiatives
- workforce development
- research coordination
- university collaboration
- workforce analytics
- grant development
- public policy research
- applied research programs
- institutional partnerships
This role is not designed as a traditional academic position or recruiting role.
Instead, the position focuses on helping build:
- workforce intelligence infrastructure
- fellowship coordination systems
- publication processes
- research collaboration
- workforce intelligence methodology systems
- institutional partnerships
- future grant and workforce initiative opportunities
Requirements
- Help coordinate and support the WIL fellowship ecosystem
- Assist with workforce intelligence publication and reporting workflows
- Help identify relevant grant, partnership, and workforce initiative opportunities
- Support workforce intelligence research coordination and contributor organization
- Assist with university and institutional outreach efforts
- Help establish scalable operational research processes and documentation systems
- Contribute strategic guidance around workforce intelligence initiatives and institutional growth
- Support the long-term development of WIL as a workforce intelligence and workforce planning initiative
Ideal backgrounds
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- workforce development initiatives
- labor market research
- workforce analytics
- grant coordination
- university research programs
- economic development initiatives
- public policy research
- research administration
- applied research organizations
- workforce planning initiatives
- institutional partnership development
Experience working within:
- workforce research organizations
- university research environments
- workforce development ecosystems
- labor market initiatives
- infrastructure workforce initiatives
- economic development organizations
is highly relevant.
Benefits
Fellowship & program focus
WIL is currently focused on:
- construction workforce intelligence
- labor market visibility
- compensation intelligence
- workforce planning systems
- operational labor analytics
- workforce scarcity analysis
- construction labor market research
The initiative is being developed as:
- an applied workforce intelligence platform
- a workforce research ecosystem
- a workforce planning initiative
- an operational labor visibility system
NOT:
- a traditional staffing company
- a startup SaaS platform
- a purely academic research institution
Structure
- Part-time position
- Flexible remote participation
- Strategic leadership and coordination role
- Growth-oriented founding position
- Long-term expansion potential as WIL evolves
What we are building
The long-term goal of WIL is to support:
- workforce intelligence systems
- operational workforce planning
- workforce visibility infrastructure
- labor market interpretation
- workforce intelligence publications
- fellowship ecosystems
- advisory collaboration
- future grant-supported workforce initiatives
The role is ideal for someone interested in helping shape an emerging workforce intelligence initiative focused on the built environment and construction industry.
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AlphaX builds AI-powered software that automates workforce operations, hiring systems, and revenue workflows for small and mid-sized construction and service companies.
We combine proprietary data pipelines, automation frameworks, and machine-learning tools to help businesses eliminate manual tasks, improve decision-making, and scale faster with fewer resources.
Our platform integrates seamlessly with CRM/ATS systems, enrichment tools, communication engines, and analytics modules — giving companies an intelligent operating layer across their entire workflow.
