Community Impact & Engagement Director

About the Role

Gilbane is seeking a Community Impact & Engagement Director to develop strategies and initiatives that support community impact objectives and enhance the company's public image. This role involves leading a team, building relationships with strategic partners, and ensuring adherence to community impact requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in industry events, present content, and represent Gilbane at relevant engagements.
• Serve as a liaison to national industry associations, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Build and maintain relationships with national strategic partners.
• Participate in presale, proposal development, and client presentations for major corporate clients.
• Develop strategies for effective outreach to business partners and stakeholders.
• Advocate for and support diverse-owned and small businesses.
• Track and report small and diverse business participation to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with divisional leadership to implement community impact strategies.
• Ensure adherence to client priorities, workforce obligations, and project requirements.
• Lead Gilbane’s national community impact & community affairs peer group.
• Promote employee awareness of Gilbane’s external impact plan.
• Advise company leadership on diverse-owned and small business policies.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive business plan and department budget.
• Ensure adherence to Community Impact requirements in the Baseline Operations Playbook.
• Coach and develop employees through a team of managers.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Drive the long-term strategic vision for the organization.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in community impact, supplier diversity management, consulting, or community relations.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ACCA – CCA/MCA, NDC – NDCCDP) preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for diversity and impact advocacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of the construction industry.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and fact-finding abilities.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with business enterprise and workforce compliance platforms.
• Ability to lead community impact efforts independently.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Access to Gilbane University for leadership and technical training.

Pay

Salary ranges from $185,000 - $250,000, determined by geographic location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Location: Remote or any U.S. location with a Gilbane office.