Requisition ID: 264089

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Gregory, TX

Project Overview

The Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction (CCL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay in Gregory, Texas. The 1,000+ acre facility started bulk early works in July 2015 as the first greenfield export facility in the United States. Bechtel has successfully and safely completed construction and it now consists of three operating Trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 15 million tons per year (MTPA), three LNG storage tanks with combined capacity of 480,000 cubic meters of LNG, 2 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world’s largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities.

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project Stage 3 (CCL3) is a new phase at the existing CCL facility and will consist of seven midscale liquefaction trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 10 MTPA and associated infrastructure including utilities. CCL3 will perform all this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors.

Position Summary

Supervises Industrial Relations (IR) functions, including but not limited to Craft Employee Relations, Workforce Development, Recruiting, Business Development and/or Shared Services. Interfaces with Senior Management, Site Management, client, craft workers, outside organizations and general public. Effectively partners with the Workforce Development group as required to achieve and promote Workforce Development goals. Ensures that Industrial Relations activities conform to company and site policies/procedures and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages Industrial Relations daily activities and provides direction and guidance to Industrial Relations personnel in implementation of IR activities.
• Works with Legal department representatives on pending legal actions arising from labor disputes. Provides documentation as needed and serves as a witness when required.
• Ensures adherence to Bechtel and Industrial Relations policies and practices.
• Reviews policies and practices and recommends changes as needed.
• Remains cognizant of labor laws and related legislation applicable to manual construction employees.
• Participates in Industrial Relations personnel planning and development by conducting performance evaluations for subordinate personnel, recommending salary actions and reassignments, and interviewing and recommending applicants for job openings.
• Interfaces with Bechtel’s Environmental, Safety and Health management regarding development and implementation of safety-related issues on construction projects.
• Supervises the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives with construction management.
• Establishes Communication plans to ensure craft employees are kept apprised of any changes that may impact them.
• Collaborates with the Project Workforce Development Manager to ensure there is a robust training program.
• Leads the development and overall recruiting strategy to ensure requisitions are being filled in a timely manner via external recruiting measures or our candidate referral process.
• Provides counseling and guidance to site construction managers on labor related issues.
• Reviews and approves project estimates, budgets, and forecasts for sufficient IR resources. Participates in the proposal process from an IR perspective – estimate submittals, reviews, and client presentations.
• Ensures compliance with all employee data privacy regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate degree with an emphasis in Human resources, Industrial Relations, Construction Management preferred.
• Prior experience directly related to Industrial Relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience directly managing functional departments and related direct staff to execute IR organizational goals is required.
• Experience in supervising Industrial Relations functions on direct hire construction projects and operating facilities.
• Broad knowledge of labor and employment laws as they apply to construction workers. Knowledge of Bechtel’s legal procedures in the handling of lawsuits arising from labor disputes.
• Broad knowledge of United States open shop craft recruiting, workforce development, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of Bechtel Construction Services policies and procedures is preferred.

• Previous experience in Industrial Relations managing IR functions or applicable responsibilities in related organization is preferred

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