WS Engagement & Retention Rep

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Workforce Services professional to support engagement, retention, and recruitment for Craft Professionals across North America Projects. Based at the Reston/Houston area, the role collaborates with project teams to improve the employee experience and workforce metrics.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience or 5–6 years in related fields, English fluency, and a willingness to travel. Construction familiarity is preferred and US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
• 1+ years’ of experience in Industrial Relations / Labor Relations / Workforce Services, Human Resources, employee engagement, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Construction experience preferred.
• Fluent in English.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Must have the right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of engagement and retention strategies across Bechtel’s North America projects.
• Partner with project Workforce Services and Communications teams to identify opportunities to enhance the Craft Professional employee experience.
• Support employee feedback initiatives, workforce surveys, focus groups, and other methods used to gather workforce insights.
• Monitor workforce trends and provide recommendations to improve employee engagement, morale, and retention outcomes.
• Promote initiatives fostering a positive, inclusive, and productive site culture.
• Support and drive development and execution of recruitment advertising campaigns to position Bechtel as the employer of choice.
• Collaborate with Project and functional teams to monitor market trends, identifying opportunities to strengthen recruitment strategies.
• Promote career opportunities and the benefits of a career in construction through support and participation in recruitment events, hiring fairs, and other workforce outreach activities.
• Develop reports, presentations, and analyses related to workforce trends, strategy, program outcomes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of Bechtel's Craft Professional Attract, Train, and Retain strategy, including tracking and reporting on program metrics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 298649

Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

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.

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Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about creating a positive work environment where Craft Professionals can succeed, develop their skills, and build long-term careers? Bechtel is seeking an enthusiastic Workforce Services professional to support engagement, retention, and recruitment initiatives across Bechtel’s North America Projects.

In partnership with Project Workforce Services teams and other functional partners, the successful candidate will support programs and strategies designed to strengthen the Craft Professional employee experience, promote a positive site culture, support employee wellbeing, and enhance Bechtel's position as an employer of choice within the construction industry.

This position provides the opportunity to collaborate with Projects across the organization, identify opportunities to improve engagement and retention outcomes, and support the implementation of workforce strategies to attract, train, and retain a skilled Craft Professional workforce.

This position will be based at Bechtel’s CityWest Houston office and report to Bechtel’s Workforce Services Supervisor – Engagement and Retention. This position may be eligible for part-time telework.

Occasional travel may be required to support project workforce initiatives, recruitment events, and other engagement and retention activities across North America projects.

Major Responsibilities

Craft Professional Engagement and Retention

• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of engagement and retention strategies across Bechtel’s North America projects.
• Partner with project Workforce Services and Communications teams to identify opportunities to enhance the Craft Professional employee experience.
• Support employee feedback initiatives, workforce surveys, focus groups, and other methods used to gather workforce insights.
• Monitor workforce trends and provide recommendations to improve employee engagement, morale, and retention outcomes.
• Promote initiatives fostering a positive, inclusive, and productive site culture.

Craft Professional Attraction

• Support and drive development and execution of recruitment advertising campaigns to position Bechtel as the employer of choice.
• Collaborate with Project and functional teams to monitor market trends, identifying opportunities to strengthen recruitment strategies.
• Promote career opportunities and the benefits of a career in construction through support and participation in recruitment events, hiring fairs, and other workforce outreach activities.

Corporate Engagement

• Develop reports, presentations, and analyses related to workforce trends, strategy, program outcomes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of Bechtel's Craft Professional Attract, Train, and Retain strategy, including tracking and reporting on program metrics.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires a University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience
• 1+ years’ of experience in Industrial Relations / Labor Relations / Workforce Services, Human Resources, employee engagement, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Construction experience preferred.
• Fluent in English.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Must have the right to work in the United States.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.

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.

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