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The AASHTO-Íæż½ã½ã-ARTBA Joint Committee’s mission is to participate in the four (4) AASHTO region’s annual conferences and give contractors in each region the opportunity to have topical discussion on important matters facing the highway construction industry along with state DOT heads, their chief engineers, and FHWA divisional staff in each region.

Committee Tasks:

• Attend one AASHTO regional meeting, which includes participation an Íæż½ã½ã caucus meeting and a joint breakfast meeting.
• Provide meaningful input on the agenda topics.
• Assist with drafting discussion papers prior to the regional meetings.
• Attend the Joint Committee Executive Meeting to help set top-line policy goals for the upcoming year.

Time Commitment
The regional AASHTO conference meetings take place over two (2) days with a total in-person meeting time of three (3) hours. The Joint Committee Executive Meeting is three (3) full days of in-person meetings.

• Group Size
  5 members
• Term Length
  Two (2) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  Two (2)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Twice per quarter
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $2,000 - $3,000

Recommended Experience:

• A contractor with extensive experience in highway and transportation construction
• Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment

The AIA-Íæż½ã½ã Joint Committee’s mission is to support a performance-driven approach to the creation of a collaborative built environment, inclusive of individuals from all walks of life, that provides optimal outcomes.

• Creation – Create the future through active leadership and the promotion of innovation.
• Inclusion -- Re-frame preconceived notions of careers in our industry and create opportunities for all.
• Optimal Outcomes -- The performance of the committee’s work must be sustainable, measurable, and evaluated in terms of generations, not simply years of use.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours every other month
• Group Size
  11 Íæż½ã½ã members and 11 AIA members
• Term Length
  Three (3) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  One (1)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Every other month
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $1,000 - $2,000 per year

Recommended Experience:

1. Members must be employed by an active Íæż½ã½ã member firm or chapter in good standing.
2. Members must be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
3. Members must possess proficient knowledge of the construction industry and some experience with the business development function.
4. Members must possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Business Development Committee’s mission is to be a valuable resource for Íæż½ã½ã member firms, from all divisions, for actionable information and tools that help improve business development programs and results. View the committee deliverables here.

Committee Tasks

1. Produce monthly BD Best Practice articles to be showcased in Building Division Newsletter
2. BD Welcome new member orientations every quarter taken over by Vice Chair
3. Narrow down possibly webinar topics from convention brainstorming list

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/month
• Group Size
  17 members
• Term Length
  Two (2) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  One (1)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Monthly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $2,000 - $3,000 per year

Recommended Experience:

1. Members must be employed by an active Íæż½ã½ã member firm or chapter in good standing.
2. Members must be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
3. Members must possess proficient knowledge of the construction industry and some experience with the business development function.
4. Members must possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Construction Career Committee’s mission is to oversee Íæż½ã½ã of America’s construction career and workforce development efforts. The committee will provide strategic guidance to Íæż½ã½ã staff as they craft and implement appropriate construction career and workforce development initiatives.

Committee Tasks

• Selecting speakers or topics for conferences
• Selecting new committee members
• Proving strategic guidance to Íæż½ã½ã staff on workforce initiatives

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/month
• Group Size
  20 members
• Term Length
  Three (3) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  Zero (0)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Quarterly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $0 per year

Recommended Experience:

1. Members must be employed by an active Íæż½ã½ã member firm or chapter in good standing.
2. Members must be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
3. Members must possess proficient knowledge of the construction industry and some experience with the business development function.
4. Members must possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Construction Law and Operations Committee’s mission is to facilitate better project results through fair and best practice contract documents.

Committee Tasks:

• Provide expertise for Íæż½ã½ã’s policy decisions and advocacy in the area of construction law.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in construction law and legislative updates relevant to the committee’s work, such as the impact of artificial intelligence on creating, negotiating, and administrating construction contracts.
• Lead volunteer working group and task force efforts supporting ConsensusDocs contracts as well as Íæż½ã½ã’s construction law efforts to provide guidance to its members.
• Share the latest developments in construction law case law and construction law legislation (most of this activity takes place at the state level).
• Create guidance/model contract language to address emerging issues such as a Covid 19-Rider or language to address new treatment of tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that impact the construction industry and builders in particular.
• Help support the other Íæż½ã½ã occupation divisions and other Íæż½ã½ã committees and taskforce in their understanding of construction law and contracts.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/month
• Group Size
  12-24 members
• Term Length
  Two (2) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  One (1)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Twice per quarter
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $1,000 - $2,000 per year

Recommended Experience:

• An understanding of construction contract documents (do not need to be an attorney)
• Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Construction Leadership Committee’s mission is to fulfill the need to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the construction industry as well as the association both at the local and national levels.

Committee Tasks:

• Active participation in one of the CLC working groups: Engagement with Chapters, Student Chapter Engagement, and CLC In-person Event Engagement
• Actively participate in other Íæż½ã½ã committees and divisions, as assigned, to elevate the CLC’s perspective in other areas of the Association

• Time Commitment
  3-4 hours/month
• Group Size
  25
• Term Length
  Three (3) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  Two (2)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Monthly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $4,000 - $5,000 per year

Recommended Experience:

1. Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
2. Be Interested in continuing to develop leadership opportunities within Íæż½ã½ã
3. Engaged with the local chapter’s CLC/emerging leaders program
4. Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
5. Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
6. Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Corps Committee’s mission is to foster effective communication between Íæż½ã½ã members and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in order to help deliver construction projects in a safe, efficient and timely manner.

Committee Tasks:

• Participate in at least one in-person presentation to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters.
• Participate in at last one WebEd with the Army Corps.
• Select topics and participate in Íæż½ã½ã’s annual Federal Contractors Conference.
• Participate on committee task forces and work groups, as needed.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/quarter
• Group Size
  12 members
• Term Length
  Four (4) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  Two (2)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Monthly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $5,000+ per year

Recommended Experience:

• Have experience performing construction work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Diversity & Inclusion Committee's mission is to create a construction industry and association environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all construction industry professionals regardless of one’s background, opinions, perspectives, experiences, or ideas.

Committee Tasks:

• Participate in committee meetings, work groups or task forces as needed to accomplish committee’s goals;
• Evaluate committee applications and select new committee members; and
• Promote diversity and inclusion within Íæż½ã½ã by joining and actively engaging in one of Íæż½ã½ã’s four divisions, and/or Íæż½ã½ã’s Service & Supply Committee.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/month
• Group Size
  15 members
• Term Length
  Three (3) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  Two (2)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Monthly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $3,000 - $4,000 per year

Recommended Experience

1. Possess proficient knowledge of diversity & inclusion in the construction industry.
2. Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
3. Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
4. Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
5. Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Environmental Committee’s mission is to guide and influence Íæż½ã½ã of America’s environmental advocacy, education and outreach efforts.

Committee Tasks:

• Participate in committee task forces and work groups as needed.
• Make reports and recommendations to the executive board as needed.
• Develop policy recommendations, meetings and other events regarding matters within the scope of the committee.
• Help plan and, if possible, attend the annual Íæż½ã½ã conference on construction and the environment.
• Meet with officials at regulatory agencies as needed
• Reviewing legislative priorities

• Time Commitment
  2 hours per month
• Group Size
  17-20 members
• Term Length
  Three (3) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  1
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Monthly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $1,000 - $2,000 per year

Recommended Experience

1. Knowledge and interest in environmental requirements and trends that impact construction activities in all markets (candidates are not required to be an expert on environmental issues, however, basic knowledge and strong interest is essential).
2. Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
3. Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
4. Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
5. Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Federal Facilities Committee’s mission is to foster effective communication between Íæż½ã½ã members and the General Services Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs in order to help deliver construction projects in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Committee Tasks:

• Participate in at least one in-person presentation GSA and VA, Headquarters.
• Participate in at last one WebEd with the GSA and VA.
• Select topics and participate in Íæż½ã½ã’s annual Federal Contractors Conference.
• Participate on Quality Control taskforce.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/quarter
• Group Size
  12 members
• Term Length
  Four (4) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  Two (2)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Quarterly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $5,000+ per year

Recommended Experience

1. Have experience performing construction work for the General Services Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs
2. Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
3. Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
4. Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
5. Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The HR Committee’s mission is to shape the agenda for HR policy discussions and priorities within the association.

Committee Tasks:

• Provide feedback and suggestions on potential speakers and topics to help shape the agenda for the HR Conference / HR Summit.
• Perform at least one speaking role at the HR Conference, either as a presenter, a discussion panelist, a facilitator for a lunch roundtable discussion, or to introduce a speaker.
• Participate in a post-conference feedback session immediately following the HR Conference.
• Actively participate on the Íæż½ã½ã HR Forum Message Board by posting new topics, replying to existing topics, and encouraging fellow Íæż½ã½ã HR professionals to actively use the forum.
• Attend the HR Conference and HR Summit each year while serving on the Committee.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/month
• Group Size
  10-14
• Term Length
  Three (3) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  One (1)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Quarterly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $1,000 - $2,000 per year

Recommended Experience

1. Previous attendance at least one Íæż½ã½ã HR Conference.
2. Have at least three (3) years’ experience in Construction Human Resources.
3. Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
4. Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
5. Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
6. Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The IT Committee’s mission is to share technology information and best practices and lead related initiatives to the benefit of the Association's members and chapter staff.

Committee Tasks:

• Overseeing the activities of the forum.
• Participating in committee task forces and work groups, as needed.
• Making reports and recommendations to the Íæż½ã½ã Executive Board (presentations in person (if necessary) to be done by Chair);
• Developing policy recommendations, meetings, and other events regarding matters within the scope Committee.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/month
• Group Size
  15 members
• Term Length
  Two (2) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  One (1)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Quarterly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $2,000 - $3,000 per year

Recommended Experience:

1. Professionals working in IT, Data, InfoSec, BIM/VDC/Modelling and Innovation, ideally in leadership positions currently working for construction companies.
2. Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
3. Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
4. Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
5. Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

Íæż½ã½ã’s Lean Construction Forum is focused on growing the implementation of lean practices in the construction industry by providing educational opportunities and developing a community where anyone with an interest in lean construction can come together to engage in a dialog on best practices, share information, and participate in a broad, coordinated effort to promote and define the use of lean concepts and processes within the construction industry.

Committee Tasks:

• Develop Deliverables through the three working groups: Learning, Value People, and Organizational Change
• Develop one webinar series over the course of the year

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/month
• Group Size
  16 members
• Term Length
  Two (2) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  One (1)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Every 6 weeks
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $3,000 - $4,000 per year

Recommended Experience:

• Mid to senior GC professional practicing lean principals on the jobsite
• Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The NAVFAC Committee’s mission is to foster effective communication between Íæż½ã½ã members and the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command in order to help deliver construction projects in a safe, efficient and timely manner.

Committee Tasks:

• Participate in at least one in-person presentation NAVFAC, Headquarters.
• Participate in at last one WebEd with the NAVFAC.
• Select topics and participate in Íæż½ã½ã’s annual Federal Contractors Conference.
• Participate on Quality Control taskforce.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/quarter
• Group Size
  12 members
• Term Length
  Four (4) years/li>
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  Two (2)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Quarterly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $5,000+ per year

Recommended Experience:

• Have experience performing construction work for the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command
• Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Project Innovation and Delivery Forum’s mission is to align the execution of construction projects with the latest innovations in safety, quality and productivity, and to educate the industry on best practices in order to deliver quality projects on time and on budget. View the committee deliverables here.

Committee Tasks

The committee will be focusing on developing webinars, podcasts and white papers on the following topics:

• ChatGPT
• How to make sure your being innovative in your company – innovative with your people in the war of talent
• The most common tools people are using in drones

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/month
• Group Size
  18 members
• Term Length
  Two (2) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  One (1)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Every six (6) weeks
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $1,000 - $2,000 per year

Recommended Experience:

• Mid to senior GC professional who is helping to implement innovative practices on jobsite or an GC who can speak to various delivery methods
• Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Public/Private Industry Advisory Committee (PIAC) was established to provide a direct line of communication between private and public owners and the Íæż½ã½ã of America. The primary mission of the PIAC is to promote dialogue with private and public owners involved in facility construction on issues including owner needs, market trends, industry best practices, legislation and foster open communication among owners and contractors about issues and concerns that impact the entire construction industry. Through the PIAC, Íæż½ã½ã's goal is to foster a construction industry that is more responsive to owners' needs.

Committee Tasks

• Organize calls to facilitate the execution of a webinar series.
• Connect Committee members with various division staff to participate in division, committee and Convention creating engagement.
• Market and communicate identified committee meetings to more Íæż½ã½ã members.
• Plan and execute at least two full committee meetings per year.

• Time Commitment
  3-4 hours twice yearly
• Group Size
  20 members
• Term Length
  Three (3) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  Zero (0)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Twice yearly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $0

Recommended Experience:

• Possess proficient knowledge of the construction industry and be senior members of their company. This committee is meant for Íæż½ã½ã’s most experienced/senior members.
• Be employed by an active Íæż½ã½ã member firm or chapter in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Risk Management Committee’s mission is to guide Íæż½ã½ã of America’s efforts to proactively identify potential risks in construction projects; provide risk management strategies, resources, and support to its members managing risks on construction projects; and promote compliance with industry standards to minimize accidents, financial losses, and delays in construction projects.

Committee Tasks

• Inform Íæż½ã½ã’s risk management priorities and programming.
• Collaborate with Íæż½ã½ã staff, members, and other industry stakeholders to develop and disseminate best practices, educational programs, and peer-to-peer engagement opportunities related to risk management within the construction industry.
• Engage with the leaders of the insurance and surety industries to identify and discuss the latest trends and common concerns, and to advocate for coverage and services tailored to the construction industry’s unique risks.
• Provide guidance on staying up-to-date with regulatory requirements related to safety, environmental concerns, and other risk factors – including understanding and negotiating risk allocation in construction contracts.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/month
• Group Size
  20 members
• Term Length
  One (1) year
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  Two (2)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Monthly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $3,000 - $4,000 per year

Recommended Experience:

• Currently employed in a risk management role at an Íæż½ã½ã-member general contractor or subcontractor serving as the "in-house" insurance/surety decisionmaker.
• Have 5-10 years of experience working in a construction risk management role, with a deep understanding of risk assessment, risk mitigation strategies, and risk financing techniques.
• Experience in reviewing and analyzing construction contracts to assess risk allocation and potential liabilities.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices.
• Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Safety & Health Steering Committee serves to assist the President of Íæż½ã½ã with safety and health issues in the construction industry by engaging with Federal agencies during the rulemaking process, educating members through safety training programs and conferences, identifying and/or participating in research opportunities, and recognition of safe contractors through the administration of awards programs.

• Time Commitment
  One hour a month for committee meetings, attendance at the Safety and Health conferences in January and July, and additional time to participate in the development of various programs.
• Group Size
  Approx. 20
• Term Length
  No limit
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  2
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Monthly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $2,000 - $3,000

Recommended Experience:

• Possess proficient knowledge of OSHA requirements and safety best practices in the construction industry.
• Be employed by an active Íæż½ã½ã member firm or chapter in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Service and Supply Committee’s mission is to be the vehicle of choice for its members to build value with leading firms in the construction industry - nationally, regionally and locally.

Committee Tasks

• Advocate for Service & Supply Members and the construction industry.
• Promote Service & Supply Members as Subject Matter Experts within the Íæż½ã½ã and in the industry as a whole.
• Ensure content consistency, quality, and relevance by establishing guidelines and standards for Service & Supply Member speakers and contributors across Íæż½ã½ã platforms and events.
• Facilitate speaking engagements and panel discussions to highlight Service & Supply Member knowledge and thought leadership.
• Actively participate in relevant task forces and working groups focused on key industry issues and initiatives.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/quarter
• Group Size
  10
• Term Length
  Four (4) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  Two (2)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Quarterly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $2,000 - $3,000 per year

Recommended Experience

• Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã service & supply member firm in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Specialty Contractors Council's mission is to be the advocate and information resource for specialty contractors within the construction industry by creating a seat at the table for the specialty contractor.

Committee Tasks:

• Participate in calls to facilitate the execution of a webinar series.
• Connect Committee members with various division staff to participate in division, committee and participation in Convention creating engagement.
• Market and communicate identified committee meetings to more Íæż½ã½ã members.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/month
• Group Size
  20 members
• Term Length
  Two (2) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  One (1)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Every 6 weeks
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $1,000 - $2,000 per year

Recommended Experience:

• Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.

The Union Contractors Committee's mission is to represent the association’s union-contractor members on matters involving labor relations.

Committee Tasks

• Regularly attend Íæż½ã½ã’s annual convention and other in-person events that are relevant to union contractors.
• Provide guidance to the Association on policies, positions, and programs of significant impact to construction contractors that operate under collective bargaiing agreements.
• Represent the association’s union-contractor members in relations with international unions, other construction contractor groups, construction owner grous, and the federal government on matters involving labor relations.

• Time Commitment
  1-2 hours/quarter
• Group Size
  Approx. 14
• Term Length
  Three (3) years
• Start of Volunteer Opportunity
  March
• # of In-Person Meetings Annually
  One (1)
• Virtual Meeting Frequency
  Quarterly
• Estimated Travel Expenses
  $2,000 - $3,000 per year

Recommended Eligibility:

• Experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements on behalf of an Íæż½ã½ã chapter or member-contractor, serving on a labor-management cooperation committee or Íæż½ã½ã-chapter Labor Relations Division, or similar direct involvement or oversight of labor relations for an Íæż½ã½ã chapter or member-contractor.
• Be employed by an Íæż½ã½ã member firm in good standing.
• Be willing to devote time and effort to the well-being of the Committee, Íæż½ã½ã, and the construction industry.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills including the ability to build consensus among diverse individuals.
• Possess a demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment.