Labor Relations Manager

DPR • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Labor Relations Manager manages the day-to-day administration and implementation of DPR’s labor relations program and provides subject matter expertise and managerial guidance to Business Units, Self-Perform Work teams, project teams and functional partners. The role interprets collective bargaining agreements, contributes to labor strategy, supports bargaining activities, and advises leaders on labor risk, workforce planning and organizational change. It exercises independent judgment on complex matters and escalates high-risk, precedent-setting or enterprise-wide issues to senior labor relations leadership.

This manager-level execution and advisory role administers labor relations programs across assigned areas while contributing to broader strategy. It supports bargaining preparations and negotiations as assigned, handles grievances and arbitration within established authority, and coordinates implementation of settlements. The position also supports workforce planning, labor availability analysis, apprentice tracking and craft development, while maintaining productive relationships with union representatives and industry organizations. Enterprise labor strategy, major negotiations, precedent-setting decisions and significant labor risk remain with senior labor relations leadership. The role may provide a path to a future Assistant Director or Senior Manager position, with a Labor Relations Administrator / Advisor role potentially below it.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, human resources, business, construction management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in labor relations, labor agreement administration, human resources, construction operations, payroll compliance or a related field.
• Experience interpreting or administering collective bargaining agreements and supporting labor negotiations.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex agreements into clear operational guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in union construction, self-perform operations and prevailing wage compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration and implementation of labor relations programs and practices across assigned areas, contributing to broader strategy.
• Analyze collective bargaining agreements and provide leaders with practical guidance for consistent administration and effective negotiations.
• Use dispute history, wage and market data, and labor relations trends to develop bargaining proposals and proactive solutions to recurring issues.
• Play a substantive role in bargaining preparations and participate in negotiations as assigned.
• Prepare leadership briefings and coordinate implementation of settlements.
• Prepare labor relations correspondence, including wage and benefit summaries, contract comparisons and industry updates.
• Review and guide jurisdictional work assignments based on applicable agreements, established area practice, company precedent, and the nature of the work, tools, materials and equipment involved.
• Oversee and administer grievance and arbitration proceedings.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations involving craft employees.
• Lead resolution of grievances, disputes and labor matters within established authority, including recommending strategy and resolution.
• Advise Business Units, Self-Perform Work teams, project and field leadership on labor matters, risk and workforce implications.
• Coordinate labor relations activities with related work groups to improve efficiency, alignment and consistency while maintaining governance, records and reporting.
• Build and maintain productive labor-management relationships with union representatives, apprenticeship programs, trust funds, employer associations and other industry organizations.
• Support workforce planning, labor availability analysis, apprentice tracking and craft development initiatives.
• Mentor other labor relations staff and promote collaboration, accountability and operational excellence.
• Escalate complex issues, significant bargaining developments, material disputes and matters that may create legal, financial, operational or enterprise-wide risk to senior labor relations leadership.
• Travel as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager