C&C Program Senior Specialist

Overview

Turner 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. Turners 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 Iowas leading General Contractor. Our 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 set us apart. We inspire greatness. Imagine yourself at Turner? If so, apply and lets do great things together!

Position Overview

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.

Essential Duties & Key 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 the 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 recognized 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.

Required Qualifications

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile and occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on?site at construction work sites, office locations, and / or off?site venues. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regular works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Females, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity.

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