SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.
Job Description Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned Labor Relations Manager with deep expertise in multi-regional construction and union environments. This role is pivotal in fostering strong relationships with labor unions, managing collective bargaining agreements, and resolving complex employee relations matters. If you thrive in high-impact environments and have a passion for strategic labor relations, we want to hear from you.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)
Lead and support negotiations of CBAs, MOUs, and other labor agreements
Manage internal investigations, grievance handling, and conflict resolution
Build and maintain positive relationships with union leadership and shop stewards
Collaborate with Legal Counsel and cross-functional teams on employee relations matters
Provide strategic consultation to leadership on labor relations issues
Conduct training, presentations, and public speaking engagements
Coach and influence leaders in a matrixed environment
Travel Requirement: 25 - 40%
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Construction Management, or Engineering
Minimum 10 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
Exceptional negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills
High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality
Effective problem-solving and time management skills
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong public speaking, presentation, and training abilities
Preferred Attributes
Experience developing and leveraging relationships in a matrixed organization
Ability to manage multiple complex investigations simultaneously
Strategic, systems-level thinking and consulting capabilities
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 and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Compensation Range:
$115,977.00 - $154,250.00
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.
In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.
Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.
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Job Number: J11922
If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.