Construction Workforce Trainer & Union Programs Lead

Bechtel Global Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a labor relations professional to monitor field project work practices, support staffing plans, wage trend studies, and develop craft training programs. You will help maintain positive workplace relations and ensure compliance with labor laws.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years (or 6–9 years) of relevant experience, plus construction project experience and Union Training Program exposure. Strong analytical, communication, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Must have construction project experience.
• Must possess mastery of one or more craft discipline skill sets.
• Must have Union Training Program experience.
• Good analytical and strategic planning skills: able to prioritize, balance short and long-term priorities.
• Good understanding of construction industry.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs research and develops statistical information and studies on issues such as productivity, labor union or construction industry trends and practices.
• Prepares staffing forecasts.
• Maintains associated reference lists and files.
• Ensures that LR/IR/WFS activities conform to company and site policies/procedures follows labor contract negotiation proceedings and disseminates information on progress (LR).
• Monitors work practices daily on a field project and advises superior of observed and/or anticipated labor problems.
• Recommends actions to resolve these issues to avoid work stoppages and construction schedule delays.
• Works with local & regional building trades representatives on process improvement initiatives (LR) and implements them at the jobsite level.
• Interfaces with craft workforce, construction leadership, client, and the general public.
• Produces various written project and LR/IR/WFS communications.
• Supports investigations regarding employee misconduct according to the work rules.

Skills

Construction project experience

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a labor relations professional to monitor field project work practices, support staffing plans, wage trend studies, and develop craft training programs. You will help maintain positive workplace relations and ensure compliance with labor laws.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years (or 6–9 years) of relevant experience, plus construction project experience and Union Training Program exposure. Strong analytical, communication, and MS Office skills are essential.