Regional Labor Relations Manager

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Reston, VA seeks a Regional Labor Relations Manager to lead labor relations across regional construction projects, partnering with workforce leadership to ensure craft availability and productive labor relations.

This role requires extensive experience with unions and collective bargaining, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build and mentor a regional team to deliver safe, compliant project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Labor relations experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining, agreement administration, and grievance resolution.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional labor strategies addressing workforce availability and project needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with unions, contractors, project leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Support collective bargaining and administer labor agreements in coordination with appropriate business partners.
• Manage grievances and labor disputes, identify labor risks, and support compliance with applicable requirements.
• Collaborate with construction and workforce leadership on practical labor solutions that support project delivery.
• Build and lead the regional labor relations team, recruit and develop talent, and mentor labor relations managers to strengthen long‑term capability.

Skills

Labor relations

Collective bargaining

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 300050

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: Reston, VA

• Salary Range: 159,700 - 213,000 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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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.

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Job Summary:

The Regional Labor Relations Manager leads labor relations activities across regional construction projects. The role partners with construction and workforce leadership to support the availability of craft professionals, maintain productive labor relationships, and address labor risks and workforce challenges. #LI-TH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop regional labor strategies that address workforce availability, labor market constraints, and project needs.

• Build and maintain relationships with unions, contractors, project leadership, and other stakeholders.

• Support collective bargaining and administer labor agreements in coordination with appropriate business partners.

• Manage grievances and labor disputes, identify labor risks, and support compliance with applicable requirements.

• Collaborate with construction and workforce leadership on practical labor solutions that support project delivery.

• Build and lead the regional labor relations team, recruit and develop talent, and mentor labor relations managers to strengthen long‑term capability.

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:

• Labor relations experience in large-scale construction project environments, including work with unions and labor agreements.

• Knowledge of collective bargaining, agreement administration, grievance resolution, and applicable labor requirements.

• Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to think strategically and develop practical workforce solutions.

• Ability to lead teams, develop talent, and collaborate across projects and functions.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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

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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.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well‑designed 401K plan with matching and profit‑sharing components

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