Communications / Ext. Affairs Manager

Relocation authorized: National - Family. Telework type: Full-Time. Location: Clay, NY.

About the role

Bechtel is seeking a skilled communications leader to join our Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology global business unit. This full-time position is based at a construction job site in Clay, New York. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day communications for staff designing and building a semiconductor facilities megaproject, while serving as a trusted communications advisor for the project’s leadership. This role reports to the Communications Lead for Bechtel M&T and is part of the Corporate Affairs & Marketing function, working closely with project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Creates annual strategy for project communications in close concert with Bechtel M&T Communications Lead and project leadership.
• Manages day-to-day communications for field professional staff and craft professionals, including drafting and publishing senior-leader emails, SharePoint, Viva Engage, and other communication channels and products.
• Works closely with Labor Relations and Construction to plan and execute craft engagement and retention strategies.
• Leads Bechtel’s community engagement activities in and around the project.
• Creates media messaging and analysis, and acts as spokesperson when needed.
• Creates executive-level presentations for project leadership.
• Forges external relationships with a variety of stakeholders for positive project outcomes.
• Manages local team of communications colleagues.
• Identifies and executes tactics that sustain the workforce and enhance the brand.
• Tracks qualitative and quantitative metrics across communications channels as aligned to the strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience, or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Skills

• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to meet with a variety of stakeholders and rephrase their technical information into easy-to-understand narratives.
• External interpersonal skills within a close team environment with a proven ability to forge meaningful relationships across an enterprise.
• Experience with PowerPoint with an ability to create executive-level presentations.
• Experience in the engineering and/or construction industry is a plus.
• Adaptable and available for some work outdoors in a field environment under various weather conditions.

Pay

Salary range: $159,700 - $231,000 annually (based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.