Labor Relations Coordinator

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company seeks a professional to handle labor relations activities. This role involves leading employee investigations, interpreting contracts, and ensuring compliance with labor rules and regulations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in labor relations.

Benefits

Robust benefits for employees

Part-time telework option

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requires with 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of equivalent work.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into employee relations disputes and manage labor relations activities.
• Interpret and enforce labor union contracts and work rules.
• Participate in negotiations to ensure positive labor relations in the project.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Trade Unions

Data and craft management systems

Understanding of collective agreements

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

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• Relocation Authorized:National - Family
• Telework Type:Part-Time Telework
• Work Location:Reston, VA

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

In this role, you will handle project labor relations activities, leading complex employee relations investigations, and resolving employee disputes including work stoppages. You will interpret contracts, enforce work rules, and participate in negotiations. Your work will facilitate positive labor relations on the construction project, minimizing problems that may lead to work stoppages and schedule delays.
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership” #LI-TH1

Major Responsibilities:

Industrial Relations/Labor Relations

• Performs research and develops statistical information and studies on issues such as productivity, labor union or construction industry trends and practices
• Interprets and administers applicable labor union contracts and enforces work rules. Keeps abreast of labor laws and related legislation applicable to construction labor union employees (LR)
• 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.Participates in the implementation of corrective actions to prevent work stoppages and construction schedule delays, and implements craft process improvement programs at the jobsite level
• 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
• Produces various written project and LR/IR/WFS communications
• Performs investigations regarding employee misconduct according to the work rules
• Supports informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable labor union contract procedures (LR)
• Performs investigations regarding employee misconduct or other ER issues, and recommends appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions according to the work rules

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• A good working knowledge of Building Trade Unions
• Working knowledge of pay, data and craft management systems
• Understanding of collective agreements, project labor agreement process
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to work in a team environment

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]

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