Labor Relations Field Lead

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Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

The Labor Relations Field Lead provides frontline supervision, direction, and accountability for assigned Labor Relations Representatives. The position coordinates field coverage, assigns priorities, reviews investigations and reporting, coaches team members, and serves as the primary escalation point for emerging craft labor issues. Working closely with the Labor Relations Manager, construction superintendents, and building trades representatives, the Field Lead helps resolve issues promptly, maintain compliance, and protect workforce stability and construction schedules.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervises assigned Labor Relations Representatives; establishes daily priorities, field coverage, work assignments, and follow-up expectations.
• Provides coaching, technical guidance, onboarding support, and feedback to LR Representatives; monitors quality, timeliness, and consistency of work.
• Reviews LR Representative field reports, case files, and other records for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinates daily field presence and engagement with craft workers, foremen, superintendents, union stewards, and local building trades representatives.
• Serves as the initial escalation point for complex or sensitive workforce complaints, discipline, attendance, jurisdictional disputes.
• Directs and supports fact-finding and investigations; ensures consistent documentation, procedural fairness, and timely recommendations to the Labor Relations Manager.
• Ensures team activities comply with applicable labor agreements, project work rules, company policies, and established project procedures.
• Advises construction leadership on observed or anticipated labor issues and recommends practical corrective actions to reduce schedule disruption.
• Coordinates communications, craft orientation support, workforce engagement initiatives, and follow-through on assigned labor relations actions.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of construction labor relations, union work practices, collective bargaining agreements, craft referral processes, and project work rules.
• Ability to supervise, coach, delegate, set priorities, evaluate work quality, and hold team members accountable for timely follow-through.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee relations matters, investigations, and protected information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to interact professionally with craft workers, union representatives, superintendents, and senior project leadership.
• Experience with grievance procedures, fact-finding, disciplinary matters, jurisdictional issues, and practical resolution of field labor concerns.
• Ability to recognize emerging labor risks, coordinate multiple field assignments, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, field reporting, tracking logs, and preparation of concise leadership updates.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment and provide reliable field coverage as project needs change.
• Experience leading labor relations meetings and supporting workforce training, orientation, and process improvements.

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