Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR's 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.
The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.8BN Design Build project -the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as a dependable resource for craft employees and their managers with employee relations and EEO initiatives
Investigate and resolve internal complaints and/or violations of policies in a timely manner, prepare report of findings and recommend actions/solutions
Provide guidance in the resolution of complex employee relations issues and advise management in the areas of employee coaching, performance management and disciplinary actions
Benefits administration: Support HR Admin with benefits broker and vendors to support employees in resolving benefit-related issues, assist with Open Enrollment, ensure timely completion of self-enrollment in the benefits system
Cultivate and maintain relationships with management of all levels, employees and other stakeholders on the project
Communicate and implement company policies
Continually identify opportunities to improve work processes, policies, procedures and HR services
Provide backup support with employee status changes (i.e. promotions, terminations, leaves of absence)
Support the talent management process through full life cycle recruitment of hourly craft and foremen positions - assist the new employee onboarding process as needed, participate in career fairs and other candidate outreach activities
Develop a strong understanding of industry trends and the impact to employee retention, engagement and employer branding
Facilitate New Employee Orientation for craft and foremen when needed
Perform other duties as required and assigned; participate in special projects as needed
Skills & Abilities:
Proactive and solution-oriented
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to work effectively in a team setting as well as independently - set goals, prioritize, organize and accomplish work with general and/or limited direction
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to travel between project sites on a regular basis
Ability to multi-task and work in high pressure, dynamic environment
Ability to work long and irregular hours if needed, including evenings and weekend
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution
Prior experience working in a professional human resources and/or recruitment role
Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws
Strong PC proficiency with intermediate or better skills in MS Office products
Experience working with HRIS, ATS and Time & Attendance Systems
Working knowledge of processes related to Employee Benefits, Training, Performance Management and Payroll
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution
Minimum three year experience in a similar professional Human Resources role
Minimum one year experience in EEO investigations and compliance
Familiarity with the Davis Bacon Act and Wage Determinations
Experience working in the civil construction industry
Exceptional judgment, discretion and professional courtesy
Benefits:
Comprehensive compensation package
Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.
Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
