Workforce Development Supervisor

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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:

Job Summary:

The Workforce Services Supervisor oversees workforce services operations supporting project staffing, onboarding, accreditation, workforce data management, personnel administration, training coordination, workforce logistics, and compliance activities. The position ensures workforce requirements are executed efficiently and in compliance with company procedures, project requirements, client requirements, and applicable regulations.

The Workforce Services Supervisor provides leadership to Workforce Services personnel and works closely with Labor Relations, Construction, Project Controls, Security, Training, and Project Leadership to support successful project execution and workforce readiness. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

Workforce Planning and Mobilization

• Direct workforce mobilization activities in support of approved staffing plans and project schedules.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, badging, accreditation, and workforce entry requirements.
• Monitor workforce demand forecasts and staffing requirements.
• Support requisition planning and workforce mobilization schedules.

Personnel Administration

• Oversee employment verification, I-9 processing, background screening coordination, and personnel documentation.
• Ensure workforce records are accurately maintained and retained.
• Manage workforce documentation required for client and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain workforce data integrity within approved systems.

Workforce Systems and Reporting

• Supervise workforce data management activities.
• Develop and review workforce metrics, reports, dashboards, and compliance tracking tools.
• Ensure timely reporting of workforce activities to project leadership.
• Support workforce analytics and staffing forecasts.

Training and Workforce Development

• Coordinate onboarding programs, orientation activities, and workforce training requirements.
• Support workforce development initiatives and apprenticeship coordination.
• Ensure training records and competency documentation are maintained.
• Monitor workforce readiness and compliance with training requirements.

Workforce Compliance

• Oversee compliance with workforce policies, project procedures, labor requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support labor compliance audits and workforce reviews.
• Coordinate workforce issue resolution and escalation as needed.
• Ensure proper handling and protection of personnel information.

Leadership and Supervision

• Provide daily leadership and direction to Workforce Services personnel.
• Establish priorities, assign work, and monitor performance of assigned staff.
• Develop workforce services procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster effective working relationships with project stakeholders and support organizations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Construction Management, or related field, and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
   

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in workforce services, human resources, labor relations, staffing, employee relations, or construction administration.
• Experience supervising personnel or coordinating workforce programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and workforce management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large EPC, industrial, power, mining, LNG, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with workforce mobilization and onboarding programs.
• Knowledge of labor agreements and construction workforce practices.
• Experience with BrassRing, SAP Employee Central, training systems, or workforce reporting tools.
• Experience managing accreditation, badging, and client compliance programs.
• Bilingual – Fluency reading/writing/speaking Spanish and English.

Key Competencies

• Workforce Planning
• Staffing and Mobilization
• Employee Administration
• Compliance Management
• Leadership and Team Development
• Workforce Analytics
• Customer Service
• Communication and Collaboration
• Process Improvement

Work Environment

This position is typically project-site based and requires frequent interaction with project leadership, labor relations personnel, craft professionals, subcontractors, workforce services staff, and client representatives in a dynamic construction environment.

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.