Accommodation and Logistics Specialist

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Accommodation and Logistics Specialist based in Reston, VA. The role supports Global Workforce Services with accommodation studies, market analyses, and feasibility assessments for projects and proposals, traveling as needed.

You will provide subject matter expertise on housing strategy, camp operations, and transportation solutions, coordinating with multiple GBUs and project teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13–15 years of relevant experience or 17–19 years in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of experience in Workforce Services, Construction HR, Labor Relations, workforce planning, accommodation planning, logistics, or related functions.
• Experience conducting accommodation studies, market assessments, feasibility analyses, or workforce planning for large industrial projects.
• Knowledge of accommodation models, camp operations, and housing markets.

Responsibilities

• Leads accommodation studies, workforce logistics assessments, and market analyses for GBUs, proposals, and projects.
• Evaluates housing environments and transportation networks to support existing and prospective projects.
• Develops studies and recommendations on capacity, cost, risk, and accessibility for the workforce.
• Supports pursuit, planning, mobilization, and execution with logistics expertise.
• Maintains centralized repositories of studies, market intelligence, and approved suppliers.
• Tracks workforce accommodation trends, costs, and risks across global locations.
• Collaborates to develop forecasts and long-range workforce planning assumptions.
• Creates presentations, reports, and executive briefing materials for leadership decisions.
• Identifies risks and develops mitigation strategies for accommodation and logistics.
• Works with Construction, Security, ES&H, Labor Relations, and Procurement to align strategies.

Skills

Workforce services experience

Accommodation planning

Market assessments

Risk analysis

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Global project support

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis tools

Reporting systems

Presentation development

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: 159,700 - 231,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Job Summary

The Accommodation and Logistics Specialist is a corporate Workforce Services professional within Global Workforce Services (GWS) responsible for supporting Global Business Units, proposal teams, and projects with workforce accommodation and logistics planning. The role focuses on conducting accommodation studies, market assessments, feasibility analyses, risk evaluations, and strategic planning to support project development, proposals, mobilization, and execution. This position serves as a subject matter expert in workforce accommodation strategy and logistics, providing recommendations and decision support to project teams regarding workforce housing, transportation, camp requirements, and related services. The position is based in Reston, Virginia, and requires periodic domestic and international travel to project locations and prospective project sites to perform assessments, audits, studies, and stakeholder engagements. #LI-TH1

Major Responsibilities

• Leads and responds to requests from GBUs, proposal teams, and projects for accommodation studies, workforce logistics assessments, and market analyses.
• Conducts evaluations of workforce accommodation environments, including hotels, lodges, camps, apartments, transportation networks, and other housing solutions in support of existing and prospective projects.
• Develops accommodation studies and recommendations that assess capacity, cost, quality, risk, availability, accessibility, workforce demographics, and project requirements.
• Supports project pursuit, planning, mobilization, and execution activities through workforce accommodation and logistics expertise.
• Establishes and maintains centralized repositories of accommodation studies, market intelligence, best practices, lessons learned, and approved suppliers.
• Tracks and analyzes workforce accommodation trends, market conditions, costs, and emerging risks in project locations worldwide.
• Collaborates with Workforce Services personnel to develop accommodation forecasts and long-range workforce planning assumptions.
• Develops presentations, reports, business cases, and executive briefing materials to support leadership decision-making.
• Provides subject matter expertise to project teams regarding accommodation strategy, workforce logistics, and service delivery models.
• Identifies risks associated with workforce accommodation and logistics and develops mitigation strategies and alternative solutions.
• Supports the evaluation, qualification, and performance monitoring of accommodation and logistics service providers.
• Partners with Construction, Security, ES&H, Labor Relations, Procurement, and other functional groups to align accommodation strategies with project requirements.
• Supports periodic audits and reviews of project accommodation programs to ensure compliance with company standards and contractual requirements.
• Supports broader Workforce Services, Global Workforce Services, and Labor Relations initiatives as assigned.
• Manages multiple concurrent studies, assessments, proposals, and project support efforts across a diverse global portfolio.
• Performs site visits, audits, and assessments of accommodation providers and facilities to evaluate suitability and compliance with project and company requirements.
• Develops and maintains accommodation planning tools, templates, standards, benchmarks, and reporting systems.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Workforce Services, Construction HR, Labor Relations, workforce planning, accommodation planning, logistics, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience conducting accommodation studies, market assessments, feasibility analyses, or workforce planning activities for large industrial, construction, energy, mining, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of workforce accommodation models, workforce housing strategies, camp operations, and related service delivery methods.
• Experience evaluating workforce accommodation risks, costs, capacity requirements, and logistics considerations in diverse geographic environments.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information into actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis tools, reporting systems, and presentation development.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence project teams and leadership without direct authority.
• Experience working across functional disciplines in complex project environments.
• Familiarity with accommodation service providers, housing markets, workforce transportation considerations, and contractor support services.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities across a global portfolio.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to conduct site assessments, audits, studies, and project support activities.
• Ability to work independently from a corporate office environment while supporting projects globally.

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