Talent Advocate-Mega/Mobility

DPR Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Talent Development leader to support leadership development initiatives and strengthen talent pipelines across the organization, including succession planning and coaching for senior leaders. The role partners with People Practices and business stakeholders in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

The position emphasizes development planning, onboarding for key leadership roles, and collaboration to align talent strategies with workforce needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as specified or related field required.
• 8–10 years of experience in talent management or leadership development.
• Experience coaching senior leaders and supporting enterprise talent management or succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership coaching and development support for leaders and high-potential employees.
• Supports talent review and succession planning with People Practices leaders and business partner team.
• Facilitates development planning and coaching discussions with leaders and leadership teams.
• Supports onboarding and transition planning for leadership roles.
• Collaborates with People Practices partners to align talent development programs with workforce strategies.
• Tracks development planning progress and supports implementation of talent management initiatives.
• Leads talent discussions and leadership development initiatives to strengthen leadership effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Talent management

Organizational development

Succession planning

Coaching certification (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial organizational psychology, HR, coaching, learning and development, or related field

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Supports leadership development and talent management initiatives through coaching, development planning, and talent advocacy programs. Partners with People Practices leaders and business stakeholders to strengthen leadership capability and support talent pipeline development. Contributes to succession planning, leadership coaching, and organizational development initiatives. Supports development of integrated talent strategies aligned with workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership coaching and development support for leaders and high-potential employees.
• Supports talent review and succession planning processes in partnership with People Practices leaders and business partner team and provides recommendations to strengthen leadership pipelines and organizational capability.
• Facilitates development planning and coaching discussions with leaders and leadership teams.
• Supports onboarding and transition planning for key leadership roles.
• Collaborates with People Practices partners to align talent development programs with workforce strategies.
• Tracks development planning progress and supports implementation of talent management initiatives.
• Leads talent discussions and leadership development initiatives to strengthen leadership effectiveness and succession readiness within respective group.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial organizational psychology, human resources, coaching, learning and development, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in talent management, leadership development, coaching, organizational development, or human resources required.
• Experience coaching senior leaders and supporting enterprise talent management or succession planning initiatives required.

Certifications and Licenses:

Coaching certification preferred.

Team Coaching

Supporting Mega/Mobility projects

Travel 30%

Anticipated starting pay range:

$135,000.00- $198,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you’ll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together - by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.