C&C Program Senior Specialist

Turner Construction•West Des Moines, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner’s rich Iowa history began with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th and Hickman in Des Moines and continues today as Iowa’s leading General Contractor. Turner’s Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office building, and renovations. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together! This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location. Reports To: Community & Citizenship Manager or Director, or General Manager Position Description: Lead development and implementation of programs and initiatives in alignment with business unit goals and Community and Citizenship strategic pillars.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or higher from accredited degree program and minimum 5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; recommended majors include, but not limited to Liberal Arts, Communication, Marketing, Sociology, Public Affairs, Social Outreach, or similar degree program
Passion for community-based programs with current or past volunteerism or other community experience
Program management expertise, conduct research, and able to develop and implement programs and processes
Industry knowledge (e.g. construction, workforce development, supplier diversity)
Influential relationship building skills, able to lead and influence others that are not direct reports
Effective professional verbal and written business communication skills

Nice To Haves

Display initiative, able to prioritize responsibilities of competing demands, and able to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work in non-structured environment, with minimal oversight, take direction without continuous follow-up, and work with multiple project teams
Understand continuous improvement methods and tools
Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities, familiar with basic lean culture and concepts
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft suite of applications, intermediate MS Excel skills, database applications, calendar program skills, and collaboration technology
Minimal travel

Responsibilities

Meet with clients, community and industry partners to discuss opportunities
Attend industry events to develop relationships
Knowledgeable and comprehend business unit (BU) goals and Community and Citizenship (C&C) strategic pillars to lead development and implementation of C&C programs and initiatives.
Understand sensitivity and uniqueness of projects, communities, and Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBE).
In partnership with Procurement Department:
Lead UBE programs to achieve established goals.
Understand utilization metrics to assist in identification of gaps and possible solutions.
Share knowledge of certified UBEs to provide advice on potential bidding opportunities.
Build relationships with local, community, Federal, State, and City organizations that support and promote UBE advancement, diversity, and inclusion.
Implement outreach events to foster relationships with UBEs in various capacities.
Develop various programs and initiatives in support of C&C strategic pillars.
Establish partnerships with educational institutions, after school programs, and other related agencies to facilitate educational programs to generate future opportunities within construction industry.
Identify targeted opportunities for community partnerships and develop service initiatives.
Utilize research on local, social and economic issues and trends to assess impact of service initiatives within community.
In partnership with Business Development, provide C&C specific content in support of sales pursuits.
Promote employee involvement in C&C initiatives, reinforce positive culture and foster connectivity of Turner employees.
Ensure staff are recognize for community service participation.
Contribute new ideas to support continuous improvement in overall effectiveness of C&C team.
Apply basic lean concepts and practices to work efficiently, enhance programs, coordinate and reduce waste, (e.g. PDCA, Kanban, A3 problem solving, and Story Boarding).
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.