Bilingual Craft Professional Communications Specialist - Houston, TX

Job Summary

We are seeking a bilingual Craft Professional Communications Specialist to write, develop, execute, and report on communication and recruitment marketing initiatives in Spanish and English that support hiring, engagement, and retention of craft professionals across Bechtel projects. The role ensures communications are culturally relevant, accessible, and effective for diverse craft populations while supporting hiring goals across multiple projects and regions.

Major Responsibilities

• Research, conduct interviews, write, edit, and maintain content for a variety of external Bechtel publications and websites.
• Coordinate photography, when necessary, to support articles.
• Research, write, edit, and maintain content for the communications function, including face‑to‑face engagement, electronic news, intranet management, and change‑management activities.
• Coordinate issue management, corporate and public affairs, communications, and/or community affairs programs for a project or corporate group.
• Support the organization’s events planning and management activities.
• Support the implementation and maintain policies, procedures, and processes that ensure the business unit, project, or program’s communication needs are met in a consistent, efficient, and flexible manner.
• Adhere to Bechtel personnel policies, management instructions, and other relevant company policies and procedures.
• Monitor job progress and alert the supervisor when schedules appear to be in jeopardy or deadlines may not be met.
• Collect data and metrics on a variety of communications activities and outcomes and create reports based on those metrics.
• Assist in planning and implementing all‑employee meetings, community outreach programs, and other events, including presentations and logistics.

Reporting & Analytics

• Track, analyze, and report on social media and recruitment marketing performance.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and project‑specific reports on campaign effectiveness, audience growth, engagement, applicant activity, and recruitment outcomes.
• Use data and audience insights to optimize campaign performance and improve recruitment outcomes.

Education & Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Human Resources, or a related field and 2‑5 years of experience in communications, recruitment marketing, workforce engagement, or a related function. A minimum of 6‑9 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Professional fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
• Experience managing social media and digital campaigns, including content planning, reporting, and stakeholder approvals.
• Strong written and editing skills in English and Spanish, with demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong proficiency with Meta Business Suite and standard communications tools, including social copywriting and content creation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with large‑scale construction, industrial, energy, mining, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to advise and influence when needed.

Location

Houston, Texas (on‑site).

This position is open to Veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, wounded warriors, and their caregivers.