Field Personnel Manager - Ironworkers

Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with CR Meyer! CR Meyer is a well-respected employer in our area that offers an industry-leading compensation and benefit package to the right candidate. In order to fully consider your qualifications, please take the time to complete this brief application form and attach your current resume. We appreciate the time you take to apply, so we aim to keep this process as simple and straightforward as possible. If you have any questions about the application process or require assistance, please feel free to contact us at ***email_hidden***.

Position Description

The Field Personnel Manager contributes to the overall success of CR Meyer and its heavy industrial customers through ensuring CR Meyer maintains an industry-leading workforce of skilled union Ironworkers. Works with CR Meyer leadership, Project Management staff and union partners to ensure adequate project staffing levels and maintain positive, mutually beneficial relationships.

• Responsible for adequately staffing all projects throughout CR Meyer with Ironworkers.
• Maintains a network of Ironworkers across all geographical locations.
• Works with union partners to fulfill Labor Requests in conjunction with each Ironworker's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Stays up-to-date on current and future construction projects through participating in relevant meetings.
• Works cooperatively with all CR Meyer leadership and project management staff to ensure efficient use of Ironworker resources across all locations/projects.
• Responsible for the HR Life Cycle for designated Ironworkers and Ironworker leadership.

Attraction

• Represents CR Meyer in a professional manner at career fairs, trade camps, recruiting meetings, etc.
• Participates in industry and labor committees to foster relationships and continually promote CR Meyer.
• Provides Marketing with opportunities to promote the trades – i.e. signing days, accomplishments, etc.

Recruitment

• Fosters strong relationships with union partners to ensure a pipeline of qualified Ironworkers needed to meet project demands.
• Promotes CR Meyer as a great place to work within personal network and actively recruits new candidates.
• Works with Human Resources to post available positions, review applications, schedule interviews and make offers, as appropriate, for key field positions.
• Follows all CR Meyer policies for interviewing and hiring employees.

Onboarding

• Communicates job assignments using the CR Meyer dispatching system to Ironworkers and leadership.
• Works cooperatively with the Field Personnel Assistants to ensure new hires have the information they need to complete the boarding process.
• Works cooperatively with Payroll to ensure they have the information they need to activate the employee in the payroll system, i.e. referrals, union affiliation, rates, etc.
• Ensures proper contract is utilized depending on scope of work, location in the country requested.
• Ensures all CR Meyer practices are followed in relation to employment paperwork, drug testing requirements, training requirements, union communication, company property assignments, security access, etc.
• Acts as a resource to field personnel with questions about their employment with CR Meyer, job assignments, policies/procedures, etc.

Development

• Reviews training credentials for assigned workforce and ensures that job requirements are kept up-to-date, i.e. site specific training, first aid, drug testing, CR Meyer required training, etc. Works with Ironworkers, their unions and HR to address training needs.
• Conducts annual performance reviews with Ironworker Foreman and Superintendents in assigned trade area. Reviews position description, training status and career paths as part of process.
• Continually promotes the CR Meyer key person program, identifying high performers for succession opportunities. Establishes a pipeline of Key Apprentices, Key Journeyman, Key Foreman and Key Persons to ensure continuity of personnel.
• Works cooperatively with the Human Resources Director on documenting coaching opportunities.
• Communicates safety related incidents and other coaching incidents to our labor partners.

Retention

• Monitors progress of Ironworkers and leadership, and makes recommendations for advancement, as appropriate.
• Conducts routine check-ins to maintain goodwill with Ironworkers and leadership. Acts as a resource for questions and concerns and advocates on behalf of leadership, as needed.
• Leads by personal example and is a strong advocate for the CR Meyer Mission-Vision-Values and Code of Conduct. Works with leadership on holding people accountable to CR Meyer values and standards.
• Continually promotes and upholds accountability for safety to individuals both within and outside our organization.

Offboarding

• Identifies Ironworkers who are nearing retirement and coordinates transition periods to ensure knowledge transfer.
• Ensures CR Meyer receives the information needed to acknowledge and celebrate retirements.
• Works cooperatively with Human Resources Director on separation situations, including but not limited to retirements, for cause terminations, respectful workplace situations, grievances, etc.
• Ensures that the coaching and termination processes are followed for all employment actions.

Other Tasks

• Wears all assigned PPE and observes CR Meyer safety guidelines at all times.
• Due to business demands, regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Completes all related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Represents the CR Meyer brand in a positive, professional manner at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Five to seven years of Ironworker trade experience required, preferably in a labor relations role within construction or a similar setting.
• Maintains their status in their union.
• Ability to learn and utilize CR Meyer’s computer systems.
• Ability to complete all CR Meyer training and perform job duties within safety guidelines required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and comply with CR Meyer’s Drug & Alcohol Policy and Program.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurable driving history and ability to operate a motor vehicle following all traffic laws and safe, courteous driving habits.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States, without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to travel to various project sites within the United States required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CR Meyer is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All hiring decisions are made based on qualifications related to the position, without regard to any legally protected categories.