Requisition ID: 300190- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Cheyenne, WY
Project Overview:The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is driving unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed the EPC contract for the Cheyenne Power Hub Project, one of the largest gas-fired power generation facilities in the United States.
Job Summary:The Labor Relations Craft Communication and Engagement Specialist serves as a dedicated resource focused on workforce communication, employee engagement, and relationship-building across the craft professional workforce. The position works directly with craft professionals, supervision, union representatives, Workforce Services, and project leadership to promote a positive work environment, support workforce stability, strengthen employee trust, and ensure accurate and timely communication of project information.
This role supports Labor Relations by establishing effective feedback channels, promoting workforce engagement initiatives, coordinating employee recognition programs, facilitating onboarding communication, and helping identify workforce concerns before they become labor-management issues. #LI-TH1
Major Responsibilities:Craft Workforce Engagement
• Conduct regular field engagement visits with craft professionals.
• Establish and maintain workforce feedback mechanisms.
• Build positive relationships with craft professionals, foremen, and supervisors.
• Identify workforce concerns, trends, and morale issues and communicate findings to Labor Relations leadership.
• Support initiatives that promote workforce inclusion, respect, and employee involvement.
Workforce Communications
• Develop and distribute workforce communications, bulletins, newsletters, and project updates.
• Coordinate communication campaigns on project initiatives, attendance expectations, work rules, and policy changes.
• Ensure craft professionals receive consistent and accurate information regarding project activities.
• Support labor-management communication efforts and workforce information meetings.
Recognition and Employee Experience
• Coordinate workforce recognition and milestone programs.
• Assist with employee appreciation events and workforce engagement activities.
• Promote initiatives that improve workforce morale and project culture.
• Track participation and effectiveness of engagement programs.
• Support efforts to recognize employee achievements, safety performance, and project contributions.
Onboarding and Orientation Support
• Support delivery of new-hire orientation programs.
• Assist new employees in understanding project expectations, work rules, communication channels, and available resources.
• Coordinate onboarding communications and orientation materials.
• Help ensure a positive first-day and first-week employee experience.
Workforce Listening and Issue Escalation
• Collect employee feedback through field interactions, surveys, listening sessions, and focus groups.
• Monitor workforce concerns and emerging issues.
• Refer employee complaints and labor-relations matters to appropriate Labor Relations personnel.
• Assist with communication associated with workforce concerns and issue resolution efforts.
• Maintain records of engagement activities, trends, and workforce feedback.
Community and Union Relationship Support
• Support positive working relationships with local labor organizations and workforce stakeholders.
• Assist with workforce events involving craft professionals and union representatives.
• Participate in workforce information sessions and outreach activities.
• Help coordinate communication efforts during workforce mobilization and major project milestones.
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.
- Preference for a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
Required Knowledge and Skills:Basic Qualifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust with craft professionals and field supervision.
• Experience facilitating meetings, presentations, or workforce communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working on large industrial, energy, EPC, or construction projects.
• Familiarity with union construction environments and collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience with workforce engagement, employee relations, change management, or organizational communications.
• Knowledge of construction craft workforce culture and workforce development programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
Key Competencies
• Relationship Building
• Active Listening
• Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
• Conflict Awareness
• Employee Engagement
• Written Communication
• Cultural Awareness
• Change Management
• Workforce Analytics
• Facilitation Skills
• Collaboration and Influence
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
