Description

Job Summary:

In this role, you will handle project labor relations activities, leading complex employee relations investigations, and resolving employee disputes including work stoppages. You will interpret contracts, enforce work rules, and participate in negotiations. Your work will facilitate positive labor relations on the construction project, minimizing problems that may lead to work stoppages and schedule delays. 

Requirements

Major Responsibilities:

• Interprets and administers labor union contracts and enforces work rules, establishes staffing requirements, and participates in negotiations of labor contracts
• Works with subcontractor representatives performing work on the construction project to ensure labor contracts are interpreted correctly, and work rules are enforced uniformly
• Decides on necessary preventative and/or corrective actions to minimize labor problems that may lead to work stoppages and construction schedule delays
• Conducts and/or provides guidance in conducting informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable labor union contract procedures
• Works with local and regional labor union representatives to maintain cooperative labor-management relations on the assigned construction projects
• Handles Labor Relations activities on small to medium sized project, including resolving work stoppages
• In conjunction with or under supervision of Legal counsel, testifies on behalf of or represents Bechtel in Arbitrations, negotiations, court proceedings or other hearings
• Represents the project in LR/IR/WFS activity including employee investigations, reprimands, terminations, communications, and training/coaching
• Leads moderately complex to complex employee relations investigations and resolves employee disputes. 
• Leads investigations regarding craft employee misconduct or other ER issues, and decides or approves appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions according to the work rules 
   

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:

• Good working knowledge of Building Trade Training and Apprenticeship programs
• A construction trade background  
• Good working knowledge of adult learning and construction training