Labor Relations Manager- Advanced Technologies-Kiewit

Location: 

Mount Pleasant, WI, US Racine, WI, US Kenosha, WI, US Chicago, IL, US Milwaukee, WI, US

Requisition ID: 173750 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering 

Department: Human Resources 

Market: Industrial 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Labor Relations Manager, you will have oversight and responsibility for project compliance and support to construction projects in our Advanced Technologies-Data Center market. This will include handling grievances and jurisdictional issues within the district and craft environment.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people, and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.

District Overview

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. Our construction and design engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market.

Location

Mount Pleasant, WI. This is an on-site position. 

Responsibilities

 

  • Oversee development and implementation of pre-job meetings to include development of mark-ups/assignments.
  • Handle project inquiries and interpretations regarding project labor agreements and monitor such issues. 
  • Develop site specific plans to deal with Job Actions (Walkouts, wobbles, etc.) Arbitrations, and Complaints filed with Federal or State Labor Agencies (DOL, EEOC, Etc.).
  • Monitor reporting of man-hours under National Agreements
  • Monitor reporting of man-hours under National Agreements to ensure timely response to National Governing Committees.
  • Assist in obtaining and maintaining optimum craft staffing including apprentices, trainees and helpers.
  • Lead resolution of jurisdictional disputes and grievances.
  • Lead coordination and implementation of national trade programs. 
  • Participate in craft safety committee; periodically attend building trades council meetings. 
  • Coordinate responses to EEO inquiries and charges as they relate to craft employees.
  • Develop plans for assisting local halls supply craftsmen when benches are empty and develop sourcing strategies for craftsmen outside the regional market.
  • Responsible for labor relations training for supervision on projects and management at home office.  

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5+ years’ experience in Labor or Industrial Relations in construction or similar environment.
  • Experience handling Grievance and Union Jurisdiction issues a must Ability to solve unique problems with creative solutions.
  • Strong communication and written skills.
  • Other Requirements:
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
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Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
 


There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


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