Civil Relationship Officer at HI-TECH ENGINEERING PARTNERS LLC – West Lafayette, Indiana

Purpose
Act as the primary bridge between the semiconductor plant construction project and external stakeholders, with a specific focus on managing local community grievances and maintaining proactive, constructive engagement with labor unions to prevent disruptions and foster cooperation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Local Community Engagement & Grievance Handling
   • Receive, address, and resolve complaints or concerns raised by local residents regarding construction impact (noise, traffic, environmental issues).
   • Conduct regular community meetings and provide transparent project updates.
   • Develop strategies to mitigate community-related risks and enhance public perception.
2. Labor Union Relations
   • Serve as liaison between project management and union representatives, ensuring open, respectful, and solution-oriented communication.
   • Negotiate and mediate potential disputes to prevent work stoppages or conflicts.
   • Monitor union agreements, compliance, and emerging labor issues affecting project execution.
3. Regulatory & Stakeholder Coordination
   • Coordinate with municipal offices on permits, local regulations, and community-related requirements.
   • Maintain documentation of meetings, agreements, and grievance resolutions for compliance and audit purposes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Industrial Relations, Communications, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of local community dynamics and labor union processes.
• Proven conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and reporting ability.

Preferred Experience

• Former government or municipal official, or prior role in community engagement for large industrial projects.
• Experience managing union relations within major construction or manufacturing projects.
• Understanding of local labor laws and collective bargaining practices.

Benefits Provided : 401k matching, Health Insurance(Medical, Vision, Dental), Lunch on wokdays, Mobile Phone allowance