Project Labor Relations Director 1

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem option

Relocation assistance

Excellent retirement plan

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Labor Relations Director to lead labor and industrial relations strategies on large construction projects across North America. This role serves as the primary advisor to project leadership on union engagement, CBA/PLA administration, workforce planning, and grievance resolution to deliver a highly skilled, compliant workforce.

Based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, with potential per diem or relocation options, this role collaborates with operations, human

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business, Industrial Management, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive labor relations, industrial relations, construction operations, or workforce management experience.
• Extensive experience with unionized construction workforces and labor organizations.
• Strong knowledge of CBAs, PLAs, and labor-management relations.
• Experience leading grievance investigations, dispute resolution, and arbitration processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor and industrial relations activities for assigned projects, regions, or business units; advise on union strategy and workforce planning.
• Develop relationships with local, regional, and international labor organizations.
• Administer and interpret CBAs, PLAs, and other labor contracts; lead labor-management meetings.
• Coordinate craft labor dispatch, workforce forecasting, and staffing strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, and Craft Recruiting to ensure workforce readiness.
• Investigate and resolve labor grievances, jurisdictional disputes, and arbitration matters.
• Identify labor risks and implement strategies to prevent disruptions.
• Provide guidance on union jurisdiction assignments and subcontractor work allocations.
• Conduct pre-job labor engagements with labor organizations and stakeholders.
• Deliver labor relations training and coaching to leadership and staff.
• Ensure compliance with labor agreements, laws, and company policies.
• Monitor labor-related metrics and prepare reports for leaders.

Skills

Labor relations

Union engagement

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Labor Relations or related field

Job description

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial District

Department:Compliance

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Labor Relations Director to lead labor and industrial relations strategies on large-scale construction projects across North America. This role serves as the primary advisor to project leadership on all labor relations matters, including union engagement, collective bargaining agreement (CBA) administration, project labor agreement (PLA) compliance, workforce planning, craft labor dispatch, grievance resolution, and labor-management partnerships.

The Labor Relations Director plays a critical role in ensuring project success by fostering positive relationships with labor organizations, supporting workforce development initiatives, mitigating labor risks, and aligning labor strategies with project and business objectives. This leader will work closely with operations, human resources, craft recruiting, corporate labor relations, clients, and union representatives to deliver a highly skilled, productive workforce while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Location

Role will be based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia with opportunity for per diem or relocation options.

Responsibilities

• Lead all labor and industrial relations activities for assigned projects, regions, or business units.Serve as the primary advisor to project leadership on labor strategy, union relationships, workforce planning, and labor risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with local, regional, and international labor organizations.
• Administer and interpret Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), and other labor-related contracts.Lead labor-management meetings and facilitate collaboration between project teams and union partners.
• Coordinate craft labor dispatch, workforce forecasting, and staffing strategies to support project execution.
• Partner with Operations, Human Resources, and Craft Recruiting teams to ensure workforce availability and project readiness.
• Support project workforce ramp-up and ramp-down planning, including workforce transitions, layoffs, and redeployment activities.Investigate, manage, and resolve labor grievances, jurisdictional disputes, and arbitration matters.
• Proactively identify labor risks and implement strategies to prevent workforce disruptions, work stoppages, or labor disputes.
• Provide guidance on union jurisdiction assignments and subcontractor work allocations.
• Conduct pre-job labor engagements and coordinate meetings with labor organizations and project stakeholders.
• Deliver labor relations training and coaching to project leadership, supervision, and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with labor agreements, applicable labor laws, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor labor-related metrics, maintain required documentation, and prepare reports for project and corporate leadership.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and industry partners to address labor relations issues and support project goals.
• Support business development and preconstruction efforts through labor market analysis, labor strategy development, and workforce planning insights.Lead and mentor labor relations professionals and support staff while promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, Industrial Management, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive labor relations, industrial relations, construction operations, or workforce management experience.
• Extensive experience working with unionized construction workforces and labor organizations.
• Strong knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, project labor agreements, and labor-management relations.
• Experience leading grievance investigations, dispute resolution, and arbitration processes.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.Ability to travel and relocate based on project needs.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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