Labor Relations Representative

Requisition ID: 297737 Relocation Authorized: National - Family Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: New Albany, OH 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. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 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 . Project Overview: Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers. Bechtel will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline Job Summary: The Labor Relations Representative supports project labor relations activities to ensure compliance with labor agreements, company policies, applicable laws, and project requirements. The position serves as a liaison between project management, craft professionals, labor organizations, subcontractors, and workforce services personnel to promote productive labor-management relationships, maintain workforce stability, and support successful project execution. Duties are consistent with responsibilities identified within workforce services and labor relations functional guidance. #LI-SM2 Major Responsibilities: Labor Relations Administration Support administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and project labor agreements. Maintain complete labor relations records, reports, and meeting documentation. Assist with workforce planning and staffing coordination activities. Coordinate labor sourcing and hiring hall activities as required. Monitor workforce trends and labor availability. Employee and Workforce Relations Interface daily with craft professionals, supervision, subcontractors, and labor organizations. Assist in resolving workplace concerns and labor-management issues. Support grievance administration and dispute resolution processes. Participate in workforce communication and engagement initiatives. May perform limited training to craft workforce or field supervision Investigations and Compliance Conduct or assist with investigations involving employee misconduct, work rule violations, and workplace concerns. Prepare investigation documentation and maintain appropriate records. Recommend corrective or disciplinary actions consistent with company policies and project requirements. Support labor compliance audits and workforce documentation reviews. Workforce Mobilization and Staffing Carry out hiring subject to approved workforce plans and craft requisition processes. Coordinate labor requirements with project leadership and workforce services. Assist with onboarding and mobilization activities, including workforce documentation and hiring coordination. Maintain staffing forecasts and workforce metrics. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge and Skills: Basic Qualifications Working knowledge of labor agreements and labor law principles. Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and investigation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in the Building Trades as a tradesperson/craft professional on projects governed by labor agreements. Experience in large industrial, power, energy, EPC, or construction projects. Experience working with union-represented workforces and building trades organizations. Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, project labor agreements, and workforce mobilization processes. Experience conducting workplace investigations and grievance administration. Familiarity with BrassRing, SAP Employee Central, or workforce management systems. Bilingual – Fluency reading/writing/speaking Spanish and English. Key Competencies Relationship Management Conflict Resolution Investigations Workforce Planning Labor Agreement Administration Compliance and Documentation Communication and Collaboration Problem Solving and Decision Making Work Environment Position is based at a large construction project site and requires frequent interaction with craft professionals, labor organizations, project management, subcontractors, and client representatives in a fast-paced construction environment. Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week and require flexibility to work limited overtime and/or provide coverage for shifts other than day shift. 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 Diverse teams build the extraordinary: 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. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected]