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Base pay range $110,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Position Overview United Contractors is seeking a Director of Agency Relations to serve as a key advocate and connector between our members and the public agencies they work with across California. This forward‑facing leadership role is responsible for building trusted and genuine relationships with our membership, as well as local and state agencies—such as Caltrans, LAWA, City of San Francisco, City of Los Angeles, utilities, transit agencies, and more—to help drive member success, influence agency practices, and foster collaborative, solution‑oriented partnerships that result in a better business environment for our contractors and the industry. A major part of this role involves proactively organizing and facilitating contractor‑agency liaison meetings across the state. These meetings are central to UCON’s value to members, providing them with direct access to decision‑makers, surfacing real‑world challenges, and helping drive practical outcomes. The Director will be responsible for building member and agency engagement and turnout for these meetings and ensuring they are high‑value and ROI‑focused. Additionally, this leader will oversee UCON’s annual Public Works Summit, a large‑scale convening of agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders designed to share agency project opportunities, provide members and industry stakeholders with key insights that help their businesses plan for the year(s) ahead, and position UCON as a thought‑leader and premiere access point for the industry to develop key relationships, and receive information, and insights to serve and support their companies and teams. You’ll help take this growing event to the next level. Travel: approximately 30% throughout California. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary liaison and advocate between UCON’s members and public agencies across California. Act as a trusted, respected, solutions‑oriented voice for UCON and its members. Proactively schedule, organize, and facilitate contractor‑agency liaison meetings across the state to elevate issues, build relationships, and create collaborative solutions. Contribute to organizational strategy, particularly in growing UCON’s brand impact and values, consistently living our relentless commitment to our members and the industry. Oversee key membership committees for UCON, which may include Safety, Regulatory, and others. Build and sustain trusted, long‑term relationships with our members, agency leaders, elected officials, and industry stakeholders to strengthen the business environment for unions‑signatory contractors. Proactively communicate key issues, opportunities, and insights to our members and across the industry. Lead the vision and execution of UCON’s annual Public Works Summit, an industry‑defining gathering of contractors and agency partners. Convene and lead strategic membership and industry‑wide meetings focused on policy improvement, project delivery, innovation, and partnership. Drive membership engagement in agency‑related committees, events and roundtable discussions. Collaborate with UCON’s departments including Government Relations, Events, Education, Labor Relations, and Member Engagement teams to advance strategic goals. Identify agency‑related challenges or opportunities and work to resolve them through advocacy and/or collaboration. Monitor public agency developments, project pipelines, and contracting changes and communicate relevant updates to members. Ideal Candidate Profile A natural connector and coalition builder with a strong sense of purpose and professionalism. Thrive on organizing and leading high‑stakes, high‑impact meetings between industry and government. Have a high degree of emotional and social intelligence, and thrive in relationship‑driven, strategic environments. Are a confident, solutions‑oriented problem solver who can navigate complex agency, political, and industry dynamics with integrity. Are a strong communicator—both written and verbal—and comfortable with public speaking and facilitation. Are highly self‑directed but collaborative, and comfortable operating in both autonomous and cross‑functional team settings. Are motivated by mission, service, and real‑world impact—not ego, titles, or status. Bring knowledge of California public works, infrastructure, or construction industry agencies and stakeholders. Have a proven track record of influencing change, improving relationships, and driving results across diverse stakeholders. Someone who can build credibility and trust as a problem solver and change maker by knowing when to serve as a bridge builder and partner, and when to turn up the heat. All in service of results. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience in public agency relations, government affairs, public infrastructure, construction leadership, or a related field. Established network within public works agencies or the construction industry is highly desirable. Experience organizing or facilitating external‑facing stakeholder meetings and convenings. Strong communications experience. Event leadership or large‑scale convening experience is a strong plus. Experience in trade associations, nonprofits, public service, or advocacy‑oriented roles a bonus. Pay Range $110K - $150K UCON values diversity and is looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Contractors

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