Workforce Development Supervisor

Bechtel Corporation; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

160 hours PTO annually

Nine paid holidays

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Clay, NY is expanding its Manufacturing & Technology unit and seeking a senior Labor Relations leader responsible for directing Workforce Development programs on site. You will supervise trainers, design CAP and ES&H training, and align delivery with project timelines and budgets to support craft professionals from apprentices to foremen.

The role emphasizes collaboration with site leadership, unions, and training centers while ensuring data-driven reporting and compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8–14 years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to define goals and deliverables on time and within budget.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Experience managing workforce development and ES&H training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project trainers and WFD administrators.
• Develop training and assessment programs for project needs.
• Coordinate with onboarding and craft requisition processes.
• Monitor classes, schedules, and instructor evaluations.
• Collaborate with Union Training Centers as required.
• Analyze training data and report to management.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce Development

ES&H

Budget Management

Communication

Training Programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Clay, NY
• Salary Range: 105,000- 160,200 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Clay, NY
• Salary Range: 105,000- 160,200 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Requisition ID: 298181

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Clay, NY
• Salary Range: 105,000- 160,200 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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Project Overview

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary

Key member of the Labor Relations Leadership team being responsible for managing and supervising Workforce Development (WFD) staff. Responsible for driving strategy and team to meet short and long term priorities in accordance with the needs of Construction Management and the Project. Lead a diverse team of trainers with different backgrounds and expertise to accomplish priorities aligned with Project and Site Management requirements.Team objectives include Employee, Safety and Health (ES&H) training, administration of Craft Professional skills assessments, training, and skill verification programs including Capabilities Assessment Program (CAP), joint Union and Management training and upskilling.

Major Responsibilities

• Supervises project trainers, CAP Supt. and WFD administrator(s).
• Develops training and assessment programs tailored towards Project requirements and needs.
• Ensures all training programs are consistent with guidelines and procedures.
• Build relationships with all levels of leadership.
• Participate in Project schedule reviews to analyze current and upcoming work fronts to assess training needs.
• Provides guidance to Site Management for training to all levels of Craft Professionals, including apprentices, journeyman, foreman and general foreman.
• Responsible for overseeing project training facility layout, resource allocation, set-up and maintenance.
• Participate in the selection of evaluators/trainers.
• Oversee coordination with onboarding and Craft Professional Requisition process to ensure required capabilities and skills are tracked and included in new employee’s skillsets.
• Coordinates and monitors classes, instructors, facilities, class times, participants (level) and instructor evaluations on each project.
• Coordinates with Union Training and Joint Apprenticeship Training Centers (JATC) as required.
• Collects, assembles, and analyzes training data and provides reports to site and WFD management regarding the projects training activities.
• Oversees maintenance of data in relevant LR/WFD systems.
• Develop, monitor and maintain approved budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Proven ability to define goals and deliverables and implement key programs on time and within budget.
• Good analytical and strategic planning skills: able to prioritize, balance short and long-term priorities.
• Proven ability to create, administer, and present different types of training including Leadership, Workforce Development, and/or ES&H.
• Must possess mastery of one or more craft discipline skill sets. In lieu of possessing a mastery of a craft discipline skill set, must have 15 years of construction experience including 10 years in a management role.
• Must have significant construction project experience.
• Prior experience managing a team of six or more including multiple Professional Staff direct reports.
• Prior Labor Relations (Union) experience required.
• Workforce Development/Training experience required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office suite.

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

• 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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