Manager, Strategic Resource Management

Aecon • Charlotte, NC

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Strategic Resource Management is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining long‑term and near‑term staffing strategies that support organizational priorities across both union and non‑union workforces. This role ensures that the company has the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles at the right time. The Manager leads strategic workforce planning, oversees technical staff support, and partners on outreach initiatives to strengthen workforce pipelines and partnerships. This position serves as a key advisor to leadership, ensuring proactive workforce readiness for current operations and future business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Project Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in workforce planning, labor relations, operations, project staffing, or resource management.
• Experience working with unionized environments and collective bargaining agreements is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and forecasting abilities with proven success in workforce planning.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Deep understanding of union and non‑union labor models, craft jurisdictions, and technical project roles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with workforce planning tools, project scheduling systems, and data analytics platforms.
• Candidate must be able to work with confidential information and sensitive labor relations matters.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities aligned with project needs.

Nice To Haves

• Background in construction, engineering, heavy industry, infrastructure, or project‑based work is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee long-term and short-term staffing strategies to meet operational demands and future growth.
• Evaluate workforce trends, labor availability, project forecasting, and skill requirements to identify resource risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain a structured workforce planning model for both union and non‑union employees, ensuring compliance with collective agreements, jurisdictional rules, and company standards.
• Partner with HR, Labor Relations, and Operations to align staffing plans with business objectives, project schedules, and bidding strategies.
• Serve as the primary resource planner for workforce deployment across unionized and non‑union environments.
• Work closely with labor relations and internal recruitment teams to forecast labor needs and coordinate staffing effectively.
• Monitor trade availability, certification requirements, and crew mix to ensure adequate support for upcoming and active projects.
• Support compliance with collective bargaining agreements and labor policies while optimizing workforce allocation.
• Gather and analyze data from project teams on technical staffing needs, including required disciplines, certifications, mobilization timelines, and project‑specific qualification requirements.
• Build and maintain systems to translate project requirements into actionable workforce intelligence for HR and Talent Acquisition, enabling accurate forecasting and targeted recruitment strategies.
• Assist in the implementation of corporate tools to ensure HR/TA receives clear, complete, and timely information to support sourcing and hiring for technical project roles.
• Monitor trends across projects to identify recurring technical skill needs and partner with HR/TA to align recruiting pipelines with future project demand.
• Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to plan and participate in community outreach initiatives that support project staffing needs, including school events, career fairs, workforce programs, and community partnerships.
• Lead targeted outreach initiatives focused on developing a strong pipeline of skilled trades workers, working directly with local trade organizations, training centres, and workforce agencies.
• Develop and execute strategies to attract future trades talent—including apprentices, pre-apprentices, and entry‑level workers—by building sustained relationships with community partners and industry groups
• Maintain accurate workforce data, forecasts, and resource allocation dashboards.
• Provide regular reports to leadership on staffing trends, risks, shortages, and utilization rates.
• Use data analytics to improve workforce planning efficiency and recommend strategic actions.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to advance workforce planning processes, systems, and tools.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on workforce strategy and labor market conditions.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration among Operations, HR, Labor Relations, and Talent Acquisition.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members involved in resource coordination and staffing support.
• Support change management efforts related to workforce transitions, new projects, or restructuring.

Benefits

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees