BVCI Senior HR Manager

About the role

The BVCI Senior HR Manager is responsible for the development and execution of human resource (HR) plans to support leadership in the achievement of Black & Veatch union construction (BVCI) business objectives. This position is a member of the Black & Veatch Construction Leadership Team and will lead all HR related activities in the BVCI business including the development and execution of talent strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to BVCI President and leadership team, aligning HR strategies with construction business objectives, labor availability, project risk, safety, quality, schedule and cost performance
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of HR Generalists and Specialists supporting the BVCI Union Construction business
• Work with the BV Construction HR Director to translate business strategy and project pipeline into forward-looking workforce and labor strategies, including risk mitigation for labor shortages, skill gaps, and compliance exposure
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of HR Generalists and Specialists supporting the BVCI Union Construction business
• Work with the BV Construction HR Director to translate business strategy and project pipeline into forward-looking workforce and labor strategies, including risk mitigation for labor shortages, skill gaps, and compliance exposure
• Manage HR Generalists and Specialists to deliver recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and compliance activities
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership using workforce metrics, labor trends, and project forecasts
• Act as coach to leaders to foster high-performing teams and positive morale across the business
• Coach, mentor, and develop HR Generalists and Specialists, building capability in union construction HR, labor relations, and strategic business partnership
• Partner with the BVCI Labor Relations Director on union labor relations activities, including interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with union leadership, business agents, and trade representatives
• Ensure consistent application of labor agreements across projects while balancing operational needs, cost, and compliance
• Identify and assess improvement opportunities which will add value
• Lead HR change initiatives supporting business growth, new project types, geographic expansion, and evolving labor strategies
• Assess organizational readiness and workforce impacts of change across projects and regions
• Resolve workplace issues for staff and craft professionals
• Advises management and professionals on the interpretation of personnel policies, programs and procedures
• Administers (AAP) process and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) technical compliance
• Evaluates statistical reports. Produces annual plans. Prepares compliance reports. Coordinates applicant processing with Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and Staffing to ensure appropriate applicant tracking
• Affirm HR programs are carried out in accordance with company’s policies and procedures
• Lead project-based workforce planning, including craft and staff mobilization/demobilization, peak labor planning, and alignment to project schedules
• Support field leadership with HR guidance tailored to remote, site-based, and high-risk construction environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years progressive HR experience in one or more functional areas
• Demonstrated experience supporting unionized construction or industrial environments, including hands-on administration of CBAs
• Knowledge of craft labor models, hiring halls, prevailing wage, and project labor agreements (PLAs), where applicable
• HR Certification
• Proven ability to operate as a strategic HR partner to senior construction and operations leaders
• Proven ability to deliver results through others, including setting direction, delegating effectively, and holding teams accountable
• Proven ability to influence leaders in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments
• Union Direct Hire Construction HR experience
• Strong understanding of OFCCP, AAPs, EEO, and federal contractor requirements within a construction context
• Experience balancing compliance with operational realities in the field
• Broad basic knowledge of all functional areas in HR
• Demonstrated success leading HR through organizational change, growth, or transformation in a construction or industrial setting
• Ability to coach leaders with varying levels of people-management experience, including first-time field supervisors
• Working financial acumen to understand project economics, labor cost drivers, productivity impacts, and margin sensitivity
• Working knowledge of HRIS and workforce data tools to support construction workforce planning, compliance tracking, and reporting
• Global perspective of common business practices and impact on business
• Experience supporting self-perform construction organizations and/or large EPC or construction-only project environments
• Experience partnering with legal counsel on labor and employment matters