Labor Relations Manager

DPR Construction•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Labor Relations Manager manages the day-to-day administration and implementation of DPR’s labor relations program and serves as a subject matter expert and managerial advisor 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. The manager exercises independent judgment on complex matters and escalates high-risk, precedent-setting or enterprise-wide issues to senior labor relations leadership. This is a manager-level execution and advisory role. Enterprise labor strategy, major negotiations, precedent-setting decisions and significant labor risk remain with senior labor relations leadership. The position supports consistent labor-program administration, operational guidance, labor-management relationships and workforce planning across assigned areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, human resources, business, construction management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
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 practical guidance on their intent, terms and consistent administration.
Use dispute history, wage and market data, and labor relations trends to develop bargaining proposals and proactive solutions; prepare for bargaining and participate in negotiations as assigned.
Prepare leadership briefings and labor relations correspondence, including wage and benefit summaries, contract comparisons and industry updates; coordinate implementation of settlements.
Review and guide jurisdictional work assignments using applicable agreements, area practice, company precedent, and the work, tools, materials and equipment involved.
Oversee and administer grievance and arbitration proceedings; conduct and support workplace investigations involving craft employees; lead grievance and dispute resolution within established authority, including recommending strategy and resolution.
Interpret established collective bargaining agreement provisions and precedent; advise Business Units, Self-Perform Work teams, and 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 for Self-Perform Work teams and Business Units.
Mentor other labor relations staff and promote collaboration, accountability and operational excellence.
Escalate complex issues, significant bargaining developments, material disputes and matters posing legal, financial, operational or enterprise-wide risk to senior labor relations leadership.