Senior Labor Relations Leader - Major EPC Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation in the United States seeks a senior leader for labor relations on a major project. You will advise project and functional leadership on strategy, workforce availability, and union relations to ensure safe, productive execution.

This role oversees PLA negotiations, staff, and compliance with labor laws while supporting recruitment and workforce development. You will build durable relationships with labor organizations, contractors, and government agencies to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, labor relations, industrial relations, business administration, construction management, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in labor relations, industrial relations, workforce services, human resources, construction workforce management, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering labor agreements and managing labor relations programs on large construction, industrial, EPC, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading teams and managing organizational change in complex project environments.
• Experience working with trade unions, craft professionals, contractors, and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project labor relations activities and serve as the principal advisor to project leadership on labor strategy, workforce planning, labor agreements, and craft workforce matters.
• Develop and implement project labor strategies to support safe, productive, and cost-effective project execution.
• Lead negotiations, administration, and interpretation of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), collective bargaining agreements, site work rules, and related labor arrangements.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with labor organizations, union representatives, contractors, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Direct labor assessments, workforce availability studies, wage evaluations, and labor market analyses to support project planning and execution.
• Resolve labor disputes, grievances, jurisdictional issues, and workforce conflicts while minimizing impacts to project performance.
• Oversee labor relations personnel and workforce services staff assigned to the project.
• Advise management on labor risks, workforce productivity, craft retention, labor costs, and compliance obligations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, employment regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and company policies.
• Support recruitment, workforce development, craft training, and employee engagement programs.
• Participate in project planning, staffing forecasts, risk assessments, and business strategy reviews.
• Support investigations involving workforce conduct, workplace complaints, and labor-related matters in coordination with Legal, HR, and project management.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Bechtel Global Corporation in the United States seeks a senior leader for labor relations on a major project. You will advise project and functional leadership on strategy, workforce availability, and union relations to ensure safe, productive execution.

This role oversees PLA negotiations, staff, and compliance with labor laws while supporting recruitment and workforce development. You will build durable relationships with labor organizations, contractors, and government agencies to deliver