Labor Relations Manager

Overview

Work Location:

Reston, VA;
Tucson, AZ;
Various Work Locations USA. Requisition . Relocation Authorized:
None. Telework Type:
Part-Time Telework.

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Job Summary

In this role, you will lead a team and manage daily labor relations activities on construction projects, providing advice in the resolution of labor disputes, grievances, and work stoppages. Your strategic input will enable the industrial relations team to develop and implement process improvement initiatives that facilitate positive labor relations and prevent labor problems and schedule delays. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project.

Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Supervise daily labor relations activities on construction projects and operating facilities; provide advice and guidance to labor relations personnel in the resolution of labor disputes, grievances, and work stoppages to prevent construction schedule delays.
• Represent Bechtel in external meetings with local union officials and in pre-negotiation meetings for project and national labor agreements, and internally in business development meetings with potential clients.
• Supervise the preparation of information and data to be discussed at these meetings, including local area surveys on manual workforce availability, productivity and compensation, available local housing, labor trends and practices, and proposed project plans and/or project agreements.
• Supervise the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives with union officials and construction management; review policies and practices and recommend changes.
• Monitor existing LR/IR/WFS programs and research and collect data to ensure desired objectives, studies and/or results are being achieved.
• Lead complex craft employee relations investigations and resolve employee disputes.
• Supervise LR/IR/WFS teams and change management in LR/IR/WFS, on project and within Bechtel.
• Manage LR/IR/WFS activities to conform to company and site policies/procedures and legal requirements.
• Oversee recruiting, screening, and processing of the craft employee referrals.
• Provide advice and counsel to management on LR/IR/WFS policies.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Minimum 5 years experience working on construction projects.
• Experience and good working knowledge with North America’s Building Trade Unions.
• Experience with construction apprenticeships, workforce development and grievance management.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond. Because our teams face some of the world s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of…