Bilingual Craft Professional Communications Specialist

Requisition ID: 299148

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary:

Are you a bilingual marketing professional who excels at transforming complex information into clear, compelling messages? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where keeping teams informed, aligned, and engaged is essential? If so, this role may be a great fit.

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. This role ensures communications are culturally relevant, accessible, and effective for diverse craft populations while supporting hiring goals across multiple projects and regions.

Major Responsibilities:

Recruitment Marketing & Social Media

• Researches, conducts interviews, writes, edits, and maintains content for a variety of external Bechtel publications, and websites
• Coordinates photography, when necessary, to support articles
• Researches, writes, edits, and maintains content for the communications function, including face-to-face engagement, electronic news, intranet management, and change management activities
• Coordinates issue management, corporate and public affairs, communications, and/or community affairs programs for a project or corporate group
• Supports the organization’s events planning and management activities
• Supports the implementation and maintains policies, procedures, and processes that ensure the business unit, project, or program’s communication needs are met in a consistent, efficient, and flexible manner
• Adheres to Bechtel personnel policies, management instructions, and other relevant company policies and procedures
• Monitors job progress and alerts supervisor when schedules appear to be in jeopardy or deadlines may not be met
• Collects data and metrics on a variety of communications activities and outcomes and creates reports based on those metrics
• Assists 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 and 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.
• Minimum 6-9 years of relevant work experience required in lieu of a 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.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request toacesstmt@bechtel.com