Bechtel Corporation · 1 day ago
GWS Functional Specialist
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, committed to delivering successful outcomes for their clients. The GWS Functional Specialist will handle project labor relations activities, lead employee relations investigations, and resolve disputes to facilitate positive labor relations on construction projects.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
Interprets and administers labor union contracts and enforces work rules, establishes staffing requirements, and participates in negotiations of labor contracts
Works with subcontractor representatives performing work on the construction project to ensure labor contracts are interpreted correctly, and work rules are enforced uniformly
Decides on necessary preventative and/or corrective actions to minimize labor problems that may lead to work stoppages and construction schedule delays
Conducts and/or provides guidance in conducting informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable labor union contract procedures
Works with local and regional labor union representatives to maintain cooperative labor-management relations on the assigned construction projects
Handles Labor Relations activities on small to medium sized project, including resolving work stoppages
In conjunction with or under supervision of Legal counsel, testifies on behalf of or represents Bechtel in Arbitrations, negotiations, court proceedings or other hearings
Represents the project in LR/IR/WFS activity including employee investigations, reprimands, terminations, communications, and training/coaching
Leads moderately complex to complex employee relations investigations and resolves employee disputes
Leads investigations regarding craft employee misconduct or other ER issues, and decides or approves appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions according to the work rules
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Support the development and delivery of IR/ER programs, including onboarding, grievance procedures, and compliance audits
Maintain meeting records and assist in the resolution of labor issues in alignment with corporate strategy
Compile GWS metrics and generate reports for management and project teams
Use data to identify trends, forecast needs, and support strategic workforce planning
Assist the Global Operations Manager in interpreting and deploying GWS strategy across regions and functions
Liaise with Regional Workforce Services Managers and Construction Function leads to ensure consistent execution of strategic initiatives
Assist with the management of GWS systems for data input, reporting, and compliance tracking
Support, develop and maintain SharePoint resources and landing pages
Advanced skill with powerpoint presentations development
Develop, coordinate and deliver GWS training modules
Develop agenda and organize annual GWS leadership conference
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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