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McKinstry · 1 month ago

Director of Skilled Trades Workforce Strategy & Development

Spokane, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$124K/yr - $193K/yr

15+ years exp

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. The Director of Skilled Trades Workforce Strategy & Development will lead and shape the labor workforce vision, focusing on building partnerships and expanding talent pipelines to support McKinstry's long-term business growth.

ConstructionIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead multiple workforce development projects with defined timelines, deliverables, and budgets

Coordinate with McKinstry departments and external partners to achieve program goals

Track progress and performance using effective project management tools and methodologies

Cultivate partnerships with employers, unions, training providers, and community-based organizations

Represent McKinstry at workforce events, advisory committees, and policy forums

Engage in public speaking and deliver presentations on workforce and labor topics

Partner with educational institutions and industry stakeholders to align curriculum and on-the-job training with workforce needs

Contribute to regional and statewide workforce strategy and economic development initiatives

Analyze workforce trends and identify strategies to close skill gaps and promote worker mobility

Develop strategies for building and maintaining talent pipelines to meet workforce demand

Collaborates with McKinstry management to identify training needs for trade personnel

Designs and implements innovative workforce training programs that meet the needs of union affiliates and working people

Ensures alignment with labor market demands, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines

Uses data and stakeholder input to drive program quality, effectiveness, and innovation

Identify new labor markets: Research and analyze labor availability, union presence, wage rates, and local regulations in new geographic areas

Map the union landscape: Build relationships with local unions and apprenticeship programs to understand jurisdictional dynamics

Develop and maintain union partnerships: Strengthen relationships with local and national union organizations to support long-term workforce needs

Negotiate labor agreements: Support or lead initial engagement on project labor agreements (PLAs), CBAs, and jurisdictional assignments

Facilitate onboarding with new unions: Ensure smooth integration of new labor forces under the appropriate agreements

Collaborate with Operations and HR: Align workforce planning with project execution needs and HR strategy

Support bid proposals: Provide labor availability and cost intelligence during preconstruction and bidding phases

Track labor metrics: Monitor labor costs, productivity, absenteeism, and retention in newly developed markets

Ensure regulatory compliance: Stay current on labor laws, union regulations, and prevailing wage requirements across all jurisdictions

Mitigate labor risks: Identify and address potential labor disputes, workforce shortages, misclassification risks, or jurisdictional issues

Assess labor feasibility for market entry: Evaluate labor implications for entering new regions and advise executive leadership

Create pipeline programs: Partner with unions, vocational schools, and community colleges to build pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways

Manage workforce readiness: Ensure labor resources are trained, available, and prepared to meet project timelines and specifications

Assess workforce capability: Evaluate existing workforce competencies in expansion areas and identify critical skill gaps

Strengthen capabilities: Partner with Functional Training to address capability concerns and support targeted skill development

Qualification

Labor relationsWorkforce developmentConstruction workforce planningUnion negotiationsLabor market analysisProject managementPublic speakingCommunity engagementData-driven decision makingCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in construction management, labor relations, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree

Experience in the construction or infrastructure industry, preferably in a multi-regional or national company

Proven experience working with unionized labor and interpreting collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)

Navigates complex labor environments and union negotiations with a solution-oriented mindset

Works effectively across both union and non-union environments and adapts to regional differences in workforce ecosystems

Understands local labor markets, labor customs, and community dynamics in new geographies

Ability to mitigate labor risk and manage workforce readiness

Connects labor planning with long-term business expansion

Leads cross-functional labor efforts without always having direct control

Ability to travel as needed