Job description

Description

In collaboration with other business leaders, the Labor Relations Manager will implement the organization’s strategy to establish and maintain positive labor relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

In collaboration with other business leaders, develops and implements the organization’s strategy to establish and maintain positive labor relations.

Manages the collective bargaining process by consulting on and developing effective bargaining strategies when negotiating multiple agreements with unions

Works closely with project teams and Human Resources to resolve issues and disputes.

Prepares and represents the company throughout the grievance and arbitration processes, along with other labor negotiation proceedings.

Acts as subject matter expert for the handling of all labor/management issues. Partners closely with Human Resources on employment matters impacting labor relations. Helps to establish and develop policies and practices that relate to labor relations within the company.

Fosters relationships with union leadership at the local and international levels by regularly meeting with business agents and business managers.

Understands and studies labor availability and labor quality, as evaluated during the estimating, preconstruction, and construction stages.

Reviews collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and work assignment during the estimating phase and informs the estimating group of any issues.

Supports client and project development teams with the formation and negotiation of union Project Agreements (e.g., NMA, PLA, NCA, Local or client-driven Agreements).

Participates in EPC projects, which may include assisting with training and development, process enhancements, organizational development, communication and implementation of policies or other initiatives that affect and/or impact labor relations matters.

In coordination with Human Resources, monitors and reports on current labor relations related case law and regulatory changes that may affect the organization.

Partners with human resources, mechanical construction, and electrical & instrumentation in the recruitment of site superintendents and maintains relationships throughout recruiting process. Assists with the selection of candidates based on skills, abilities, and leadership.

Participates in onboarding training as needed and recommends training development opportunities impacting labor relations.

Participates in community, business related activities and events to stay abreast of industry updates and relations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no direct reports.

Travel:
This position is required to travel a minimum of 50% to jobsites and business-related functions and events. Willingness to travel to specific locations at required times is required. Occasional requirement to travel to a location with limited notice.

Competency: To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical – Understands and uses complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs affect means to accomplish procedures.

Design – Demonstrates attention to detail with the ability to draft technical documents.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a proactive manner; works well in group and independent problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; ability to diffuse confrontational situations.

Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly and prioritizes customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments promptly.

Interpersonal skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive manner; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in/conducts meetings.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical and factual data effectively; able to read interpret written information.

Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interest; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Visionary Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; motivates others to fulfill the vision; shares vision and inspiration with peers and subordinates.

Change Management – Communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance.

Leadership – Effectively influences actions and opinions of others.

Managing People – Takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; makes self-available to staff; develops employee skills and encourages growth; fosters quality focus in others. Interviews, hires and trains employees; plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; Inspires the truth of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security – Observes and ensures compliance of safety and security procedures; responds to potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials safely.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Initiative – Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial or Organizational Psychology, Construction, Engineering, Management or related field with at least ten years of experience in construction and direct or indirect supervision; or at least fifteen years related experience and/or training.

At least five years of experience in industrial construction management within the union trades

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Explorer Internet Software, MS Office with proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Other Qualifications:
Must be available to travel approximately 50% to sites not yet determined.

Strong organizational skills with extreme attention to detail.

Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal.

Ability to work with a wide range of personalities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently required to stand; walk; feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and fumes of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Administrative/Office Support

Primary Location US-WI-Appleton

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 224720

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