Vice President of Labor Relations

About the role

The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO), a construction industry association representing about 550 firms across Missouri, is seeking a Vice President of Labor Relations to join its executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the President, the role influences labor relations across Missouri's construction industry, represents contractor interests and builds partnerships with labor unions, industry associations and other stakeholders. It is based in St. Louis, MO and is not remote.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate collective bargaining negotiations with construction trade unions, develop contract language and prepare negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
• Advise member contractors on labor agreements, wage rates, contract interpretation, regulations and craft jurisdictional matters.
• Manage labor grievances and arbitration matters with union representatives, labor committees and legal counsel.
• Build relationships with union leadership, contractors, industry associations and labor-management organizations.
• Support fiduciary and governance responsibilities for health and welfare plans, pension funds, annuity plans and joint training funds.
• Represent AGCMO on labor-management committees, industry councils and related boards.
• Support apprenticeship and workforce development initiatives.
• Serve on the executive management team, contributing to strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, budget oversight and member value initiatives.

Required profile

• 5+ years in labor relations, collective bargaining or labor relations experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, labor negotiations and union-management relations.
• Experience interpreting labor contracts and handling grievances, arbitration and dispute resolution.
• Understanding of construction industry labor practices, skilled trades and union relationships.
• Familiarity with jointly administered benefit funds, apprenticeship programs and labor-management committees.

Required skills

• Executive-level communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Sound judgment, diplomacy and the ability to balance diverse stakeholder interests.
• Strategic leadership with a member-focused, service-oriented approach.

What we offer

• Annual salary of $115,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Full medical coverage for the employee and family, life insurance and pension benefits.
• Optional 401(k) participation and additional benefits.