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
Provide project and program level support to Director of Community Empowerment to meet all Community Empowerment 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:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
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 concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program
The base pay range for this role is $79,600 MIN - $119,400 MAX. (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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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.
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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.
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.