Manager-Labor Compliance

Salary range is $104k to $206k, with a midpoint of $155k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the general direction, of the Director of Labor Compliance, the Labor Compliance Manager manages the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the Agency; monitors labor relations issues and ongoing support to provide consistent and effective administration of Agency PLA agreements. Manages the fair and equitable administration of labor agreements for workers; Provides counsel and support on matters related to the PLA team, staff activities in coordination with PLA agreements which includes training and mediation as they represent the Agency to the stakeholder partners signatory to the PLA; ensures all work covered by the PLA proceeds on time and on budget; develops programs and protocols to assure full implementation of the PLA; provides information and/or responds to inquiries related to the PLA; monitors wage and hour rules, prevailing wage information, general labor relations policy and process, labor contract interpretation, and contract compliance as related to the PLA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Coaches, trains and motivates assigned staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of assigned staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to assigned staff; develops developmental work plans for assigned staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary; Assists in providing process and business analysis leadership to less experienced team members.
• Manages and provides oversight for the Project Labor Agreement for all construction work in order to ensure that all work covered by the PLA proceeds continuously, efficiently, economically, on time, on budget and with labor agreement as outlined by the Sound Transit Board policies. Identify and prepare reconciliation summary of any potential gaps or legal issues for the Executive Leadership Team on behalf of the Chief Labor Relations Officer.
• Serves as the Project Labor Agreement's Labor Compliance Manager and oversees Sound Transit's role with the Joint Administrative Committee (JAC); meets with members of the community that help coordinate public outreach efforts of Sound Transit and Labor Compliance policies. Updates policies as needed based on outcomes from the JAC.
• Manages the pre-bid meetings, pre-award evaluations, pre-construction meetings, and pre-job jurisdictional meetings as well as weekly progress meetings; provides information and responds to questions related to the Project Labor Agreement. Identifies critical factors in the preliminary plans and prepares alternate processes or plans to offset potential gaps.
• Supports staff members who attend events and perform outreach responsibilities in order to inform public entities, special interest groups and the general public on Project Labor Agreements public outreach; responds to high level inquiries related to the PLA in a courteous and timely manner; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Represents the Agency in various forums of governmental entities, special interest groups and the general public; engages and develops collaborative relationships with peers, staff, labor partners, contractor partners, community partners, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Manages and analyzes a variety of reporting systems and reports related to area of assignment including reports on PLA workforce utilization goal attainment, certified payroll, labor workforce tracking, Preferred Entry (pre-apprentice) and Apprentice utilization; prepares a summary analysis for the Executive Leadership team on a monthly basis with any required recommendations for changes, concerns, or other key identifiers that may be present based on the individual contract. Manages the correctness of necessary records, and insures staff logs all grievances filed by PLA partners; respond to grievances as required or necessary.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Legal, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field. Five years of professional level experience directly related to the assignment which includes responsibility for dealing with labor unions, labor relations, labor agreements and enforcing compliance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• Juris Doctor in Human Resources, Legal, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Principles, practices and standards of labor agreements and of industry principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of labor relations laws, prevailing wage law and code; and state and federal regulations related to area of assignment.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving labor and related business problems.
• Understanding of labor compliance procedures and the enforcement of Labor compliance mandates.
• Current drug testing policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with Apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship progression, State policies and administration of apprenticeship maturation.
• Methods and techniques of mediation and dispute resolution.
• Public Works contracting, protocols and governmental compliance issues.
• Construction contracting policies, construction procedures and administration; as well as procurement policies and procedures sufficient to analyze reports and monitor contracts.
• Customer service methods and techniques including conflict management and problem solving methods and techniques.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers.
• Report preparation.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Interpreting and administering a Project Labor Agreement policies and procedures.
• Effectively gathering and analyzing data to develop reports and recommendations related to required programs and functions.
• Interpreting labor laws and labor relations issues.
• Identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner using sound judgment.
• Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.
• Applying project management techniques and principles.
• Problem resolution involving issues that may be sensitive in nature; resolving disputes in an effective and timely manner.
• Maintaining confidentiality and communicating with tact and diplomacy.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other division staff, management, building trades, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
• Preparing and analyzing complex data and numerical computations and comprehensive reports.
• Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a hybrid, field office environment.
• This position is responsible for visiting constructions site, and bringind materials. May be subject to eye/hand coordination, hearing, standing, talking, seeing, walking, and carrying and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.