Manager, Strategic Resource Management
Aecon Group Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Develop and oversee long-term and short-term staffing strategies to meet operational demands and future growth.
- Evaluate workforce trends, labor availability, project forecasting, and skill requirements to identify resource risks and opportunities.
- Build and maintain a structured workforce planning model for both union and non‑union employees, ensuring compliance with collective agreements, jurisdictional rules, and company standards.
- Partner with HR, Labor Relations, and Operations to align staffing plans with business objectives, project schedules, and bidding strategies.
- Serve as the primary resource planner for workforce deployment across unionized and non‑union environments.
- Work closely with labor relations and internal recruitment teams to forecast labor needs and coordinate staffing effectively.
- Gather and analyze data from project teams on technical staffing needs, including required disciplines, certifications, mobilization timelines, and project‑specific qualification requirements.
- Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to plan and participate in community outreach initiatives that support project staffing needs.
- Maintain accurate workforce data, forecasts, and resource allocation dashboards.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on workforce strategy and labor market conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Project Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field (preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in workforce planning, labor relations, operations, project staffing, or resource management.
- Experience working with unionized environments and collective bargaining agreements is strongly preferred.
- Background in construction, engineering, heavy industry, infrastructure, or project‑based work is an asset.
- Strong analytical and forecasting abilities with proven success in workforce planning.
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Deep understanding of union and non‑union labor models, craft jurisdictions, and technical project roles.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgment.
- Proficiency with workforce planning tools, project scheduling systems, and data analytics platforms.
Benefits
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction .
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
workforce planninglabor relationsproject staffingresource managementdata analysisforecastingcompliancecollective bargaining agreementsproject schedulinganalytical abilities
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingproblem solvingjudgmentability to manage prioritiescollaborationadvisory skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resourcesBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Project ManagementBachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations