Labor Relations Specialist

Kiewit • Point Pleasant, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to support workforce and labor relations activities on a large-scale industrial construction project in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The role serves as a liaison among project teams, craft employees, union partners, recruiting teams, and labor leadership, supporting a productive, compliant, and engaged workforce.

The specialist assists with union coordination, workforce planning, craft onboarding, labor agreement administration, workforce reporting, and employee relations activities. The position works with field personnel, labor organizations, and project leadership in a fast-paced construction environment. Periodic travel is required. The position is based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia; relocation and/or temporary living assistance may be available based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience in labor relations, human resources, workforce management, recruiting, employee relations, construction operations, or related fields.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use guidance, and other policies.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required and at various locations and conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with unionized workforces or labor organizations.
• Familiarity with construction, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or energy projects.
• Basic understanding of collective bargaining agreements and labor-management relations.
• Experience coordinating workforce staffing, onboarding, or craft recruiting activities.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship programs and workforce development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support labor relations and workforce management activities for the project site.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with local union representatives, business agents, and workforce partners.
• Assist with administration and interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and Project Labor Agreements (PLAs).
• Coordinate union dispatch requests and support craft workforce staffing efforts with recruiting and operations teams.
• Support workforce onboarding, orientation, site access, and union verification processes.
• Monitor workforce levels and assist with manpower forecasting, workforce planning, and project staffing reports.
• Track labor relations metrics, workforce trends, craft headcount, and union utilization.
• Assist in resolving workforce concerns, employee issues, and labor-related inquiries.
• Support grievance documentation, investigations, and issue resolution as directed by labor leadership.
• Coordinate labor-management meetings and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain labor relations records, files, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, field supervision, HR, safety, and recruiting teams to ensure workforce readiness.
• Assist with workforce reductions, transfers, and project labor transitions.
• Support workforce development initiatives, apprenticeship programs, and community workforce partnerships.
• Maintain compliance with labor agreements, company policies, and applicable employment regulations.
• Travel periodically.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines; communicate professionally; perform work safely and follow instructions and policies; and work during normal operating hours to complete assigned work.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Relocation and/or temporary living assistance may be available based on business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level