Labor Relations Field Lead

Bechtel Corporation•Millersport, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Labor Relations Field Lead provides frontline supervision, direction, and accountability for assigned Labor Relations Representatives. The role coordinates field coverage, assigns priorities, reviews investigations and reporting, coaches team members, and serves as the primary escalation point for emerging craft labor issues. Working closely with the Labor Relations Manager, construction superintendents, and building trades representatives, the Field Lead helps resolve issues promptly, maintain compliance, and protect workforce stability and construction schedules. The role supports construction of a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility in Millersport, Ohio, adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems, substations, and related balance-of-plant infrastructure. Construction includes civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning work, using direct-hire and subcontracted labor as well as modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction labor relations, union work practices, collective bargaining agreements, craft referral processes, and project work rules.
Ability to supervise, coach, delegate, set priorities, evaluate work quality, and hold team members accountable for timely follow-through.
Strong judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee relations matters, investigations, and protected information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with craft workers, union representatives, superintendents, and senior project leadership.
Experience with grievance procedures, fact-finding, disciplinary matters, jurisdictional issues, and practical resolution of field labor concerns.
Ability to recognize emerging labor risks, coordinate multiple field assignments, and escalate issues appropriately.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, field reporting, tracking logs, and preparation of concise leadership updates.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment and provide reliable field coverage as project needs change.
Experience leading labor relations meetings and supporting workforce training, orientation, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned Labor Relations Representatives and establish daily priorities, field coverage, work assignments, and follow-up expectations.
Coach and provide technical guidance, onboarding support, and feedback to Labor Relations Representatives; monitor the quality, timeliness, and consistency of their work.
Review field reports, case files, and other records for completeness and accuracy.
Coordinate daily field presence and engagement with craft workers, foremen, superintendents, union stewards, and local building trades representatives.
Serve as the initial escalation point for complex or sensitive workforce complaints, discipline, attendance, and jurisdictional disputes.
Direct and support fact-finding and investigations, ensuring consistent documentation, procedural fairness, and timely recommendations to the Labor Relations Manager.
Ensure team activities comply with applicable labor agreements, project work rules, company policies, and project procedures.
Advise construction leadership on observed or anticipated labor issues and recommend practical corrective actions to reduce schedule disruption.
Coordinate communications, craft orientation support, workforce engagement initiatives, and follow-through on assigned labor relations actions.