Community & Citizenship Manager - Detroit

Turner Construction Company•Detroit, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage corporate citizenship programs, results, and continuous improvement efforts for local business unit. Manage resources and oversee various team members. This role involves creating a local Community & Citizenship business plan that aligns outreach goals with Business Unit sales goals and implementing core business activities to meet plan objectives. It also includes participating in pre-construction and project meetings to communicate and align C&C goals and gain support and involvement from the project. A key responsibility is working in conjunction with the Procurement Department to oversee the local Underrepresented Business Enterprise (UBE) program, increasing bid opportunities for qualified UBEs and managing reporting to ensure compliance. The role also involves maintaining a directory of UBE bidders, collaborating with UBEs and Procurement to grow business, and providing key information for sales proposals and presentations. Developing reporting systems to measure ROI and program effectiveness, partnering with advocacy organizations, and preparing performance reviews are also essential. Additionally, the manager will oversee the local Workforce Development Program, manage the program budget, and participate in cross-functional teams to support compliance with OFCCP regulations. An educational program to build a pipeline to the construction industry and initiatives to engage employees in Community & Citizenship efforts are also part of the role. Other activities and duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from accredited and credentialed degree programs and at least 8 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Established local market and industry knowledge
Active community involvement and network of professionals
Project management experience, adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously
Understand OFCCP and related City, State, and Federal regulations
Analytics, labor and compliance, and operations reporting skills
Resourceful with complex decision-making and problem solving skills, and analytical thinking
Management experience, ability to observe performance, and deliver feedback
Ability to lead others that are not direct reports
Energetic, hands-on, proactive, and continuous learner
Computer skills, MS Office, SAP, and social media platforms

Responsibilities

Create local Community & Citizenship business plan align outreach goals with Business Unit sales goals and implement core business activities to meet plan objectives.
Participate in pre-construction and project meetings to communicate and align C&C goals and gain support and involvement from project.
Oversee local Underrepresented Business Enterprise (UBE) program to achieve established goals.
Increase bid opportunities for qualified UBEs during pre-construction process and project buyout.
Manage reporting and identify solutions to ensure compliance for both prime and lower tier Trade partners.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate local directory of UBE bidders and approved certifications.
Collaborate with UBEs and Procurement to openly discuss resources and upcoming projects, and explore additional ways to grow business.
Provide key information, contribute to sales proposals and participate in presentations for potential projects.
Develop reporting systems and institute internal audits to measure ROI and effectiveness of programs.
Partner with local, community, City, State, Federal and other organizations that advocate for UBEs and/or workforce development.
Prepare thorough, accurate, and timely performance reviews as supervisor or contributor as needed.
Oversee local Workforce Development Program specifically as it relates to utilization and reporting of minority and women tradespersons and/or local residents working on Turner projects.
Develop and manage program budget; review and confirm with business unit senior leadership on regular basis.
Participate as member of cross functional team to support business unit compliance with OFCCP regulations.
Manage educational program that seeks to build pipeline to Construction industry.
Create opportunities to encourage and engage employees in Community & Citizenship initiatives and foster connectivity.
Other activities and duties as assigned.