Recruiting Relations Specialist – Trades, Unions

DPR Construction

Recruiting Relations Specialist coordinating union craft workforce strategy, building relationships with various stakeholders. Supporting events, compliance, and recruitment efforts across multiple locations.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeBaltimore • California, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,200 - $155,480 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in union labor coordination, workforce development, and compliance with labor standards, while effectively building relationships with various stakeholders in the construction industry. Proficient in supporting recruitment initiatives, apprenticeship programs, and workforce pipeline strategies for skilled trades.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Union Labor CoordinationWorkforce DevelopmentRecruitment InitiativesCompliance With Labor StandardsBilingual Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningLabor RelationsApprenticeship ProgramsConstruction OperationsCraft Skills AssessmentsDiversity, Equity, Inclusion InitiativesBackground Check CompliancePrevailing Wage LawsCareer PathingEmployee Referral Programs

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunicationLeadership DevelopmentProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Associates Degree

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryUnion AgreementsWorkforce ReportingSkilled TradesVeteran TransitionCommunity PartnershipsWorkforce Development AgenciesCareer FairsMarket ConditionsWorkforce Pipeline Risks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and strengthen the company’s union craft workforce strategy through various activities
Serve as support for primary point of contact for union workforce coordination and labor-related workforce support activities
Build and maintain strong working relationships with union business agents, apprenticeship coordinators, training directors, and labor partners
Coordinate union labor requests and workforce needs with field operations and project leadership
Support manpower planning efforts for union craft staffing across multiple projects and regions
Support compliance with union agreements, workforce reporting requirements, and labor standards
Monitor union workforce trends, availability, market conditions, and workforce pipeline risks
Coordinate and support hiring activities, workforce outreach events, career fairs, and apprenticeship recruiting initiatives
Build relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, workforce boards, veteran organizations, community partners, and workforce development agencies
Assist with workforce pipeline development strategies for hard-to-fill skilled trades positions
Support employee referral programs and craft retention initiatives
Coordinate onboarding and orientation support for union craft employees and apprentices
Assist with diversity, equity, inclusion, veteran transition, and second-chance workforce initiatives
Assist with craft skills assessments, career pathing, and leadership development initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates degree or equivalent construction industry experience preferred
3–7 years of experience in construction operations, union labor coordination, workforce development, recruiting, apprenticeship programs, or labor relations preferred
Familiarity with prevailing wage laws (e.g. Davis-Bacon)
Experience supporting large commercial, healthcare, advanced technology, industrial, or mission critical construction projects preferred
Bilingual communication skills preferred in some regions
Successful completion of a background check is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Professional development opportunities
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off