Construction Labor Relations Manager — Union Partnerships

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc.; Monroe, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. Labor Relations Manager is responsible for managing union labor relations across the region, with a primary focus on supporting construction operations, maintaining strong relationships with building trade unions, administering labor agreements, resolving disputes, and coordinating craft labor needs.

S/he works closely with Operations, Craft Leadership, Payroll, Legal, and HR to ensure the company meets its labor obligations while maintaining productive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 7 years’ of union construction labor relations, constructions operations, contractor associations, building trades or closely related field related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience interpreting CBAs and PLAs and resolving labor-related issues
• Experience negotiating and/or administering project-specific labor agreements
• Strong knowledge of union wage structures, fringe benefits, hiring practices, jurisdiction, and craft labor requirements
• Direct experience working with union building trades is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage labor relations and union management across the region to support construction operations
• Administer CBAs, PLAs, and other labor agreements and resolve disputes
• Negotiate single-job agreements and project-specific labor arrangements
• Coordinate with operations and craft leadership on current and future labor needs
• Support payroll with wage rates and fringe benefits
• Build and maintain relationships with union representatives and industry partners

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 7 years union labor relations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. Labor Relations Manager is responsible for managing union labor relations across the region, with a primary focus on supporting construction operations, maintaining strong relationships with building trade unions, administering labor agreements, resolving disputes, and coordinating craft labor needs.

S/he works closely with Operations, Craft Leadership, Payroll, Legal, and HR to ensure the company meets its labor obligations while maintaining productive,