Labor Relations Lead for Major Construction Projects

Bechtel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a professional Labor Relations specialist to support project workforce operations. You will act as the primary liaison for craft professionals, supervisors, and labor representatives on labor agreement administration, employee relations matters, and workforce policies.

The role emphasizes investigations, dispute resolution, onboarding support, and maintaining accurate labor records to promote safe, efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 7+ years in labor or industrial relations.
• Experience interpreting labor agreements and addressing employee relations issues.
• Experience working with craft labor and project organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer applicable labor agreements, site work rules, and workforce policies.
• Serve as a primary labor relations contact for craft personnel, supervisors, and labor organizations.
• Investigate employee concerns, workplace complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Assist in the resolution of workforce disputes and jurisdictional issues.
• Support workforce onboarding, orientation, and policy communication activities.
• Maintain labor relations records, grievance files, disciplinary documentation, and workforce databases.
• Coordinate labor relations meetings, hearings, and workforce communications.
• Monitor compliance with labor agreements, employment regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in workforce planning, labor reporting, and workforce metrics analysis.
• Support workforce retention, employee engagement, and craft professional development initiatives.
• Participate in investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with labor organizations and project personnel.

Skills

Labor relations

Grievance administration

Employee relations

Investigations

Confidentiality

Conflict resolution

Documentation and records

Workforce policy communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a professional Labor Relations specialist to support project workforce operations. You will act as the primary liaison for craft professionals, supervisors, and labor representatives on labor agreement administration, employee relations matters, and workforce policies.

The role emphasizes investigations, dispute resolution, onboarding support, and maintaining accurate labor records to promote safe, efficient project execution.