Communications Specialist

Requisition ID: 292421

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

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 communications 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 Communications Specialist to provide strategic internal communications support for the Finance and Accounting organization, ensuring consistent, timely, and impactful messaging for leaders and employees. In this role, you will distill complex information into clear, accessible communications that promote leadership alignment, support effective decisionmaking, and enhance overall employee understanding. Finance and Accounting sits at the center of the company's financial stewardship-driving performance, shaping business decisions, and enabling longterm value creation.

As the organization continues to evolve, scale, and strengthen its global capabilities, this role plays a critical part in communicating how Finance and Accounting contributes to operational excellence and advances the company's overall strategic goals. The successful candidate will excel in a matrixed environment, demonstrate sound judgment and discretion, and partner closely with leaders across Finance, Corporate Affairs & Marketing, and related functions.

This position is designated as part-time telework under Bechtel's global policy and requires a minimum of three days per week in person at the assigned office or project. Weekly schedules will be determined in coordination with the supervisor and functional leadership.
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership" #LI-AM3

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and execution of internal communications strategies , including measuring effectiveness and continuously improving content and channels.
• Partner with Finance, Corporate Affairs & Marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and optimize communication touchpoints across the organization.
• Develop and deliver executive communications , including leadership messages, allhands updates, talking points, and content for a variety of internal platforms.
• Distill complex information into clear, accessible messages that promote leadership alignment, support effective decisionmaking, and strengthen overall employee understanding.
• Shape and evolve the Finance & Accounting narrative , communicating the organization's role in driving performance, enabling operational excellence, and supporting longterm business strategy.
• Manage communications projects and deliverables for executive meetings, organizational milestones, program updates, and special events.
• Lead communications for strategic initiatives and provide support for special projects and senior leadership priorities as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and narrative development skills for executive and employee audiences.
• Experience building and executing strategic communications plans.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial, commercial, and project information into clear, engaging messages.
• Strong project management, time management, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• High degree of judgment, discretion, and confidence when working with executives and project leadership.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to advise and influence when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard communication tools.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Experience supporting project finance, FP&A, or investment/development organizations, including senior executives (CFO, COO, President).
• Solid understanding of capital-intensive businesses, including infrastructure, energy, engineering, or investment-driven environments.
  
  

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 View email address on click.appcast.io