Finance Communications Lead

About the role

Since 1898, Bechtel has helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents, creating jobs, growing economies, improving infrastructure resiliency, increasing access to energy and vital services, and making the world a safer, cleaner place. The company serves the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing and Technology markets, with services spanning from initial planning and investment through start-up and operations.

Bechtel is seeking a Manager of Finance & Business Services Communications to lead internal and external communications for the Finance and Bechtel Business Services (BBS) organizations. This role partners with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and senior leaders to shape executive communications, engage employees, and communicate the priorities and accomplishments of these critical enterprise functions. Working closely with Corporate Affairs & Marketing (CA&M) colleagues and stakeholders across the enterprise, the manager will connect the work of Finance and BBS teams to Bechtel's broader priorities and bring important stories to life. The ideal candidate is an experienced communicator with strong business acumen, exceptional writing skills, and sound judgment who can earn the trust of senior executives, handle sensitive information with discretion, and translate complex financial and operational topics into clear, compelling communications.

Requisition ID: 300606 | Work Location: Reston, VA | Relocation Authorized: None

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance and BBS communications: Develop and execute integrated internal and external communications plans aligned with the CFO's priorities, functional objectives, and Bechtel's broader enterprise strategy.
• Advise senior executives: Serve as a trusted communications partner to the CFO and Finance/BBS leadership, providing strategic counsel on communications opportunities while developing executive remarks, presentations, talking points, town halls, and other high-visibility materials.
• Drive employee engagement: Lead communications that connect Finance and BBS employees to leadership priorities and organizational developments, including town halls, leadership meetings, employee updates, and enterprise campaigns.
• Communicate major initiatives and change: Lead communications for organizational changes, business initiatives, policy updates, and other high-impact announcements.
• Tell the Finance and BBS story: Identify and develop stories that showcase the expertise, innovation, accomplishments, and people behind these functions, partnering with CA&M editorial, digital, and creative teams to reach internal and external audiences.
• Elevate external visibility: Identify and support opportunities for CFO thought leadership, speaking engagements, industry forums, media engagement, and other external communications.
• Manage communications planning and performance: Own the communications calendar, oversee priority deliverables, track engagement and results, and use insights and AI-enabled tools to continuously improve content and workflows.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree. Must have the right to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Proven experience developing and executing integrated communications plans for senior executives, business functions, or complex organizations.
• Strong executive communications experience, including advising senior leaders and developing speeches, presentations, talking points, and other high-visibility materials.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex financial, operational, and business topics into clear, engaging communications.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate finance, business operations, and enterprise priorities (preferred).
• Experience leading employee engagement, organizational change, and internal communications initiatives.
• Experience developing content across internal, external, digital, and executive channels, including thought leadership.
• Familiarity with AI and emerging communications technologies to improve content, workflows, and effectiveness.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality execution.
• Ability to anticipate communications needs, provide strategic recommendations, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across functions, business units, and geographies.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented "one team" mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued at 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Pay

Salary Range: $123,400 – $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant).

Schedule

Part-Time Telework