Workforce Manager

At PCL Solar Constructors USA Inc., a 100 % employee‑owned member of the PCL Family of Companies, we build projects, opportunities, careers, and communities. We invest in the future of construction and in the future of your career. As a Workforce Manager in Katy, Texas, you will drive workforce strategy, ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time to deliver success.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to leaders on U.S. labor relations matters, including union avoidance strategies, collective bargaining considerations, grievance resolution, and workforce planning in both union and non‑union environments.
• Partner with operations, project teams, and business leaders to evaluate labor market conditions, workforce availability, and regional union dynamics, supporting project pursuits, business expansion, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Advise and educate leaders on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including wage‑and‑hour requirements, employee classification, leave legislation, scheduling practices, and labor‑related workforce obligations.
• Assess workforce risks and opportunities related to labor relations, providing recommendations that support operational objectives while maintaining legal and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop workforce strategies that align labor resources with current and future business needs across diverse geographic markets.
• Monitor evolving labor and employment legislation and provide proactive guidance to leaders on potential impacts to workforce practices, policies, and business operations.
• Guide and coach supervisors through progressive disciplinary processes for craft persons, including development and delivery of performance improvement plans and disciplinary strategies up to termination.
• Serve as a key liaison with union representation, working with unions and management to resolve grievances and investigate union complaints for viability.
• Analyze, understand, and manage labor agreements.
• Advance issues that meet predefined criteria, using judgment to assess risk and sensitivity, and determine when to involve labor relations management.
• Advise management on contract administration, employee discipline, and grievance procedures.
• Present the company’s position during arbitration and other labor negotiations, leading the collective bargaining team as the management spokesperson.
• Work with unions to develop project labor agreements, establishing rates, travel allowances, and other specific terms.
• Lead all aspects of administration and implementation of drug and alcohol programs, including training, compliance, and substance‑abuse assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in workforce/labor relations.
• 5 + years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to effectively lead a team of craft recruiters, workforce specialists, and workforce supervisors.
• Trusted advisor with outstanding relationship‑leadership skills, capable of handling confidential information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Knowledge and experience with full‑cycle recruitment, talent acquisition strategies, and Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), workers’ compensation, and alcohol and drug testing protocols and laws.
• Extensive experience with collective bargaining, labor negotiations, mediation, complex investigations, and providing appropriate recommendations.
• Experience building and implementing a labor relations strategy for an organization.
• Knowledge of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
• Experience with succession planning for departments or divisions.
• Validated critical‑thinking skills.

Benefits

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long‑term value.
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave and family care support.
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation.
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs.
• Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
• Access to world‑class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow your career across sectors and regions.