Labor Relations Manager

Aldridge Electric; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Incentive Programs

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Identity Protection

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aldridge is seeking an experienced Labor Relations Manager to oversee union relations, CBAs/PLAs, and employee relations across projects. The role focuses on resolving grievances, ensuring labor-law compliance, and advising field teams on disciplinary actions and safety standards.

The successful candidate will manage complex jurisdictional issues, investigate harassment and discrimination claims, and proactively prevent work stoppages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of labor relations experience in a unionized construction or heavy industrial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong knowledge of building trades unions, union jurisdictional issues, and CBA/PLA administration.
• Exceptional conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead liaison with local, regional, and trades unions and negotiate CBAs/PLAs.
• Manage, investigate, and resolve grievances filed by union locals or employees to avoid arbitration.
• Interpret labor contracts and guide management to ensure compliance with union provisions, prevailing wage laws, and apprenticeship standards.
• Handle complex jurisdictional disputes and craft assignments for productivity and correct work.
• Advise field supervisors on labor relations issues, including disciplinary actions and workplace conduct.
• Identify potential labor disruptions and develop site-specific plans to maintain project continuity.
• Train project managers and field leadership on union contract obligations and labor law compliance.
• Lead investigations for harassment, discrimination, bullying, and retaliation with impartial procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and company policies on high-risk sites.
• Monitor subcontractors’ anti-harassment obligations and review investigation procedures.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and recommend remedial actions to management.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business or related field

Job description

Labor Relations Manager

Aldridge is seeking an experienced Construction Labor Relations Manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience to manage the relationship between management trade union organizations and members.This role acts as the primary liaison between union representatives, field employees, and corporate leadership. The candidate will ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), and labor laws, while proactively addressing employee issues to prevent work stoppages and grievances. The candidate will also serve as a primary investigator and advisor on all employee relations issues, with a specialized focus on harassment, discrimination, and retaliation complaints. This role requires a candidate with experience in labor laws (EEOC, FLSA) who can work effectively between union representatives, jobsite personnel, and executive leadership to ensure a respectful, safe, and compliant workplace.

What you’ll do:

• Union Relations & Negotiations:Act as the lead liaison with local, regional, and trades unions. Negotiate and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and project labor agreements (PLAs).
• Grievance and Dispute Resolution:Manage, investigate, and resolve grievances filed by union locals or employees, working closely with management to address disputes and avoid arbitration.
• Compliance Administration:Interpret labor contracts and provide guidance to management to ensure compliance with union provisions, prevailing wage laws (Davis-Bacon Act), and apprenticeship standards.
• Jurisdictional Matters:Handle complex jurisdictional disputes and craft assignments to ensure optimal productivity and correct work assignments.
• Field Staff Management:Advise field supervisors on labor relations issues, including proper disciplinary actions, terminations, and workplace conduct.
• Prevention & Mitigation:Proactively identify potential labor disruptions, such as walkouts, strikes or work stoppages, and develop site-specific plans to maintain project continuity.
• Training & Reporting:Train project managers and field leadership on union contract obligations, and labor law compliance.
• Conduct Investigations:Act as the lead investigator for allegations of harassment, discrimination, bullying, and retaliation, conducting thorough, impartial, and confidential investigations.
• Compliance Monitoring:Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (including EEOC guidelines) and company policies, particularly on jobsites with high-risk environments.
• Subcontractor Oversight:Monitor subcontractors’ compliance with anti-harassment obligations and review their investigation procedures.
• Documentation & Reporting:Prepare detailed, high-quality investigation reports, maintain meticulous records, and recommend appropriate remedial actions to management.

Who you are:

Required Qualifications

• Experience:5+ years of labor relations experience in a unionized construction or heavy industrial environment.
• Education:Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Union Knowledge:Strong, demonstrated knowledge of building trades unions, union jurisdictional issues, and CBA/PLA administration.
• Skills:Exceptional conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in power construction, heavy industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with Davis-Bacon Act and NLRB proceedings.

Who we are:

At Aldridge, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills are not only valued but crucial to our success. As we pursue our vision to be the First Choice for Energy and Transportation infrastructure projects, we welcome fresh perspectives and prioritize teamwork to drive our industry-leading safety, innovation, and execution.

Our culture is rooted in family-centeredness, with third-generation leadership guiding our unwavering spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 2,000 industry experts dedicated to our vision, we actively contribute to and uplift the communities impacted by our infrastructure projects and our Aldridge family.

Built on collaboration and a commitment to mental wellness, our core values create an unparalleled sense of unity and camaraderie within our organization. Through team-building events, open-door policies, and visible executive presence, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Join us in building the infrastructure that keeps the world moving and connected – become a part of the A-team to start building and strengthening your career today!

What we offer:

The annual base pay for this role is between $100,000.00 - $140,000.00. The actual pay is dependent upon many factors, including location, work experience, education, training, transferable skills, business needs, and market conditions. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for a bonus. Aldridge provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote people in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.