Professional Development Coach

About the Company

From breaking ground to final completion, Independence Excavating (IX) has been laying the foundation for excellence in heavy civil construction and demolition for more than 70 years. We combine industry innovation with decades of proven performance, delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and with unmatched expertise. Our long-standing track record of success reflects our commitment to quality, integrity, and value.

For seven decades, Independence Excavating has built a team of dedicated construction professionals whose experience and discipline set us apart in the industry. Our core beliefs center on people, commitment, performance, and community.

Responsibilities

• Coach leaders on leadership style, presence, influence, communication, and decision-making.
• Support development of core leadership competencies, including accountability, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
• Help leaders navigate people-management challenges, conflict, and organizational dynamics.
• Guide leaders through transitions such as role expansion, organizational change, or career development.
• Strengthen leaders’ self-awareness, values alignment, and leadership mindset.
• Assist leaders to explore stress-level, confidence, and behavioral patterns affecting leadership effectiveness.
• Create a confidential coaching environment.
• Administer and interpret leadership assessments and development tools.
• Co-create development plans aligned with organizational and individual goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Organizational Development, Counseling, or related field.
• Formal training in professional development, personal, or leadership coaching.
• Proven experience coaching executives, leaders, or managers.
• Strong counseling, facilitation, coaching, and therapeutic-style communication skills.
• Professional Certified Coach (PCC) or equivalent certification.
• High emotional intelligence and professional judgment.

Key Competencies

• Leadership development and executive presence.
• Emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Ethical boundaries and confidentiality.
• Change leadership and resilience.
• Trust-based relationship building.

Benefits

• Weekly competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• Wellness Incentive Program.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Family-owned and operated since 1956.