Labor and Workforce Manager

Role Summary:

The Labor & Workforce Manager is responsible for leading workforce planning and staffing strategies across all phases of the project lifecycle. This role ensures the alignment of labor resources with project goals, regulatory requirements, and operational timelines, while fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support a skilled and sustainable workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Workforce Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive labor strategies for construction, operations, and maintenance phases.
• Forecast workforce needs and align staffing plans with project milestones.

1. Staffing & Talent Acquisition

• Oversee recruitment efforts in coordination with HR and external partners.
• Ensure timely onboarding and deployment of qualified personnel.

1. Labor Relations & Compliance

• Manage relationships with labor unions, contractors, and workforce agencies.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, collective agreements, and safety standards.

1. Workforce Development

• Support training programs, apprenticeships, and local hiring initiatives.
• Promote workforce diversity and inclusion.

1. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track labor metrics, productivity, and staffing efficiency.
• Provide regular reports to leadership on workforce status and risks.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in workforce planning, labor relations, or project staffing.
• Proven experience managing large-scale workforce operations in industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, union negotiations, and workforce development programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.