Regional Labor Relations Manager - Heavy Construction (Remote)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

Disability insurance

Company 401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holiday

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking a proactive Labor Relations Manager to support labor relations operations across multiple construction projects and business groups throughout the Western region.

The role partners with project teams, unions, and field leadership to set projects up for success from a labor relations and workforce perspective. The ideal candidate excels in communicating and building strong relationships with labor unions, administering CBAs and PLAs, and resolving employee relations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Construction Management, Business Administration, or Human Resources.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial construction/projects involving trade unions.
• Experience administering CBAs and working in union environments.
• Strong background in private sector labor relations.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and training abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Effective problem-solving and time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret CBAs and PLAs.
• Support negotiations of CBAs, PLAs, MOUs, and other labor agreements.
• Interpret labor contracts and laws and advise project teams on compliance.
• Assist with internal investigations, grievances, and dispute resolution with Legal Counsel.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional union leadership and job stewards.
• Coordinate project startup activities including workforce planning, pre-job conferences, and trainings.
• Maintain labor relations records and databases per company standards.

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Training abilities

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Construction Management, Business Administration, or Human Resources

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a proactive Labor Relations Manager to support labor relations operations across multiple construction projects and business groups throughout the Western region. This role partners with project teams, trade unions, and field leadership to ensure projects are set up for success from a labor relations and workforce prospective.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives in fostering strong relationships with labor unions, administering collective bargaining agreements, and resolving employee relations matters.

This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Administer and interpret Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and Project Labor Agreements (PLAs)
• Support negotiations of CBAs, PLAs, MOUs, and other labor agreements
• Interpret labor contracts and state or national law and provide guidance to project teams to ensure compliance with Legal Counsel
• Assist with internal investigations, grievances, and dispute resolution in coordination with Legal Counsel
• Build and maintain positive relationships with local and regional union leadership and job stewards
• Coordinate project startup activities including workforce planning coordination, pre-job conferences, and labor relations trainings
• Maintain labor relations records and databases in accordance with company standards

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Construction Management, Business Administration, or Human Resources
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial construction/projects involving trade unions
• Proven experience administering CBAs and working in union environments
• Strong background in private sector labor relations
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Effective problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and training abilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.
• Employees are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$120,582.00 - $150,728.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Job Number: J14266