Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning – PSC Testimony
Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning – PSC Testimony PJ Platt – PSC Project Manager 1. Labor Recruitment Plan: • Our projects are scheduled to begin this year, ahead of many larger projects in the overall recovery pipeline. • This timing allows us to secure labor earlier, reducing competition for skilled trades. • We anticipate meeting most of our needs through existing contractor relationships and local subcontractors. 2. Source of Workforce: • We expect to rely primarily on local workforce and subcontractors given the scale and timing of our projects. • If supplemental labor is required, it will be targeted and limited, brought in only where specific skill gaps exist. 3. Worker Housing Plan: • Due to the smaller scale of our projects (approximately $12M range), our workforce size will be relatively modest. • We anticipate minimal housing demand, which can be accommodated through existing local housing and short-term rentals. • No large-scale or dedicated housing solutions are expected to be necessary. 4. …
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Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning – PSC Testimony PJ Platt – PSC Project Manager 1. Labor Recruitment Plan: • Our projects are scheduled to begin this year, ahead of many larger projects in the overall recovery pipeline. • This timing allows us to secure labor earlier, reducing competition for skilled trades. • We anticipate meeting most of our needs through existing contractor relationships and local subcontractors. 2. Source of Workforce: • We expect to rely primarily on local workforce and subcontractors given the scale and timing of our projects. • If supplemental labor is required, it will be targeted and limited, brought in only where specific skill gaps exist. 3. Worker Housing Plan: • Due to the smaller scale of our projects (approximately $12M range), our workforce size will be relatively modest. • We anticipate minimal housing demand, which can be accommodated through existing local housing and short-term rentals. • No large-scale or dedicated housing solutions are expected to be necessary. 4. Anticipated Challenges: • At this time, we do not foresee significant workforce or housing constraints. • Our early project start and smaller scale reduce exposure to: • Peak labor competition • Housing shortages driven by larger, billion-dollar projects • We will continue to monitor market conditions as additional projects come online. 5. Local Hiring Commitment • We are committed to prioritizing local hiring wherever feasible. • Our approach includes: • Partnering with local subcontractors and vendors • Utilizing the existing local labor pool first before seeking o:-island support • This approach helps support the local economy while also reducing logistical complexity. 6. Overall Positioning: As one of the first projects releasing within the bundle, we are uniquely positioned to: • Mobilize early • Avoid peak demand pressures • Our smaller project size vs. billion-dollar programs allows for a more manageable workforce footprint, minimizing strain on both labor and housing resources.