Labor Relations Manager

Labor Relations Manager Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc Location: Monroe, OH, US, 45050 Req ID : 8310 Travel: Up to 75%**Number of Openings:**1 Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms. Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker. Summary The 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, long-term relationships with union partners. Roles and Responsibilities Labor Relations Manager will possess competency in the areas listed below in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Responsible for Labor Relations and Union Management: - Serves as a primary company representative with local, regional, and international building trade unions. - Reviews, interprets, and administers CBAs, PLAs, national agreements, Books of Decisions, and related labor agreements. - Negotiates single-job agreements, letters of assent, site extensions, and other project-specific labor arrangements. - Handles grievances, disputes, jurisdictional issues, and other labor-management matters. - Attends NCA, TAUC, labor-management, and other applicable industries or union association meetings. - Coordinates with Operations and Craft Leadership on current and future labor needs. - Supports Payroll with wage rate determination, fringe benefits, deductions, and other union requirements. - Assist craft co-workers and internal teams with benefit reciprocity and related benefit issues - Serves on union trust fund boards or labor-management committees as assigned - Monitors labor-market conditions, union activity, and issues that may affect current or future projects - Builds and maintains strong relationships with union representatives and industry partners Ensures a Safe Work Environment: - Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment - Sets example by following safety guidelines - Complies with proper safety procedures Participates in Training / Certifications: - 70% attendance at ROCK Nights - 40 hours of approved career related training - Presentation, leadership and general business training Requirements The Labor Relations Manager will possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position. Education and/or Experience: