Director of Workforce Development and Strategy

Director Of Workforce Development And Strategy

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through :

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is seeking a dynamic Director of Workforce Development and Strategy to lead and shape our labor workforce vision across multiple regions. This newly created role plays a critical part in building the workforce of the futurestrengthening labor partnerships, expanding talent pipelines, and ensuring we have the skilled tradespeople needed to support our long-term business growth.

As a strategic leader, you will guide workforce planning, program development, labor market analysis, and labor readiness for expansion into new geographies. You will work closely with senior leadership, union partners, educational institutions, and community organizations to build sustainable workforce strategies that align with McKinstry's mission, operational needs, and commitment to people-centered impact.

This position requires a seasoned leader who can navigate complex labor environments, build strong external partnerships, and drive innovative programs that support both our current workforce and future expansion.

This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations Construction and works closely with Functional Training, Operational Excellence, Labor Relations, labor unions, and project teams to advance workforce development strategies across McKinstry.

Key responsibilities for this position include :

Project Management

Partnerships & Community Engagement

Workforce Strategy & Policy

Program Development & Execution

Labor Market Discovery & Analysis

Workforce Development & Readiness

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered :

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with :

See benefit plan documents for complete details.