CC Program Senior Specialist

About the role

This position is part of the Boston Main division, located in Boston, MA 02210. It is a regular, salaried exempt role with minimal travel required.

Lead development and implementation of programs and initiatives in alignment with business unit goals and Community and Citizenship strategic pillars. The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $132,000.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Effective professional verbal and written business communication skills.
• 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.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear.
• Frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to be mobile, and occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances.
• Occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Regularly works in an office setting; noise level usually quiet to moderate.
• May occasionally work at construction work sites with exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock; noise level moderate to loud.
• Required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Salary range: $105,000 – $132,000 USD annualized.

Schedule

Regular, full-time position; minimal travel required.