Requisition ID: 300623 - Relocation Authorized: None
- Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
- Work Location: Reston, VA
- Salary Range: $123,500 - $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
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: What does it take to deliver some of the world's most complex engineering and construction projects? Behind every milestone is the expertise of thousands of engineers, procurement professionals, construction leaders, and technical specialists working together to make the extraordinary possible. Are you a strategic communications leader who can connect that expertise to the bigger picture, influence senior executives, and shape how a global organization tells its story? If so, this may be the job for you.
Bechtel is looking for a Director of EPC Functions Communications to lead communications for the core enterprise functions that power our business. From Engineering, Procurement, and Construction, to Project Controls, Quality, and Environmental Safety & Health, these organizations provide the expertise, standards, capabilities, and leadership that support our Global Business Units (GBUs) and projects around the world. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior functional executives, shaping how we communicate business priorities, engage employees, demonstrate the value of our capabilities, and strengthen Bechtel's reputation as an industry leader. You'll connect the work happening across our functions to the broader enterprise story, helping employees, customers, and external audiences understand not just what we do, but why it matters. We're looking for a seasoned communications leader with exceptional judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to earn the confidence of senior executives.
Bechtel is a values-driven culture. The right candidate will have a "one team" mentality and be ready to jump in and maximize communication efforts across the enterprise. Are you bold enough to build what's next? Join us: Built by the Bold
Major Responsibilities: - Lead the EPC Functions communications strategy: Set the strategic direction for integrated internal and external communications across Bechtel's core EPC Functions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives: Partner directly with senior leaders to provide strategic communications counsel on business priorities and high-visibility initiatives. Anticipate communications needs, identify risks and opportunities, and influence decisions.
- Shape the enterprise narrative: Develop and evolve the overarching story of Bechtel's EPC Functions, connecting functional expertise, innovation, performance, and people to the company's broader business priorities and competitive differentiation .
- Elevate external visibility and industry leadership: Shape opportunities to showcase Bechtel's functional expertise through thought leadership, media engagement, industry conferences, speaking opportunities, awards, and external storytelling.
- Oversee strategic communications programs: Provide direction and oversight for priority communications initiatives, executive engagement programs, integrated campaigns, and enterprise storytelling.
- Measure impact and continuously improve: Establish communications objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and use audience insights, performance data, and emerging technologies to strengthen communications strategy, execution, and business impact.
Education and Experience Requirements: - Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in communications/public relations or related field and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant professional experience in corporate communications, marketing communications, or public relations, in lieu of a degree.
- Must have the right to work in the U.S.
Required Knowledge and Skills: Functional: - Extensive experience developing and leading enterprise communications strategies for complex, global organizations or major business functions.
- Demonstrated success advising senior executives on business communications, leadership positioning, organizational change, and sensitive or high-visibility issues.
- Exceptional ability to translate complex operational, technical, and business priorities into compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.
- Strong expertise across executive communications, employee engagement, thought leadership, reputation management, and integrated communications.
- Proven ability to align communications strategies with business objectives and demonstrate their organizational impact.
- Strong understanding of enterprise operating models and the relationships between corporate functions, business units, and projects.
- Familiarity with engineering, procurement, construction, or related industries is a plus.
- Fluency with emerging communications technologies, including AI-enabled tools and approaches to improving communications effectiveness.
Leadership: - Exceptional executive presence, business judgment, discretion, and ability to influence senior leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction, establish priorities, and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience guiding, developing, and providing oversight to communications professionals and external partners.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate organizational needs, and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented "one team" mindset and commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
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.
At Bechtel, our employees enjoy 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 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components 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 to acesstmt@bechtel.com 
