Community Empowerment Manager

Mortenson; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Community Empowerment Manager to drive supplier development, workforce inclusion and development across operating groups. The role builds strong community relationships, supports diverse partnerships and fosters programs that create opportunities for businesses and individuals in construction.

Responsibilities include engaging group leadership, hosting events, mentoring trade partners, and coordinating with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in PR, External Relations, HR or related field.
• Minimum five years of related experience.
• Experience interacting with company and community leaders.
• Construction/contracting background.
• Ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with group leadership and project teams to establish and execute plans.
• Drive engagement and accountability across groups and projects.
• Support community events and customer engagements.
• Identify local, diverse businesses and establish partnerships.
• Lead mentorship programs to build trade partner capacity.
• Represent Mortenson at meetings and events.
• Develop programming to bring talent to Mortenson and the industry.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural relationship building

Leadership and coaching

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, External Relations, Human Resources or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is looking for a Community Empowerment Manager that is responsible for supplier development, workforce inclusion, and workforce development across our operating groups. This role builds strong community relationships, supports diverse partnerships, and drives programs that create opportunities for businesses and individuals in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Group Support

• Partner with group leadership and project teams to establish and execute plans
• Drive plan engagement and accountability across the group and projects
• Partner effectively with the HQ team and key group stakeholders
• Attend and host community events and meetings
• Support key customer engagements and project pursuits

Supplier Development

• Host events and open houses to identify small, local, and diverse owned businesses
• Establish and maintain relationships with businesses and external organizations
• Support trade partners and serve as a liaison
• Lead mentorship programs to help build capacity of current or potential trade partners
• Represent Mortenson at applicable meetings and events

Workforce Inclusion

• Partner with group and project leadership to ensure belonging of Craft team members
• Plan and execute programming to support inclusion and belonging

Workforce Development

• Partner with internal Workforce Development subject matter experts
• Partner with external organizations that support workforce development
• Represent Mortenson at applicable meetings and events
• Establish programming to bring talent to Mortenson, the industry, or trade partners

External Engagement

• Represent Mortenson in community and help maintain a positive profile in the community
• Develop relationships with regulatory agencies and compliance officers
• Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence
• Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Identify organizations with opportunities to collaborate

Collaboration Across Mortenson Construction

• Support company vision, strategies and plan for Community Empowerment
• Engage in community of practice
• Analyze information including participation in the community and research on trends, laws, issues, and concerns, identify trends, and share action plans to further with Mortenson's Community Affairs efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, External Relations, Human Resources or equivalent field
• Minimum five years of related experience
• Previous experience interacting with company and community leaders
• Previous experience in construction and contracting
• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders with diverse backgrounds
• Ability to build relationships quickly
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects with varying deadlines simultaneously
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting
• Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational level
• Proven track record of including diverse team members when assigning challenging and high-profile tasks
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational levels and sometimes without authority
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and manage performance
• Project Management Skills - Ability to oversee multiple projects, drive alignment on a plan, effectively communicate, stay organized and get things on time through others.
• Communication and Collaboration - Ability to work with others to drive alignment, share and obtain insights and move things forward with strong teamwork orientation. Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback. Strong, written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to interact with a diverse population and build relationships quickly.

A few benefits offered include:

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $81,200 - $121,800. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let's Redefine Possible

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.