C&C Program Senior Specialist

Overview

Turner is an industry‑leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120‑year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner’s rich Iowa history began with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th and Hickman in Des Moines and continues today as Iowa’s leading General Contractor. Our Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office building, and renovations.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in set us apart. We inspire greatness. Imagine yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together!

This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.

Reports To: Community & Citizenship Manager or Director, or General Manager

Position

Description:

Lead development and implementation of programs and initiatives in alignment with business unit goals and Community and Citizenship strategic pillars.

• Meet with clients, community and industry partners to discuss opportunities.
• Attend industry events to develop relationships.
• Knowledgeable and comprehend business unit (BU) goals and Community and Citizenship (C&C) strategic pillars to lead development and implementation of C&C programs and initiatives.
• Understand sensitivity and uniqueness of projects, communities, and Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBE).
• In partnership with Procurement Department:
• Lead UBE programs to achieve established goals.
• Understand utilization metrics to assist in identification of gaps and possible solutions.
• Share knowledge of certified UBEs to provide advice on potential bidding opportunities.
• Build relationships with local, community, Federal, State, and City organizations that support and promote UBE advancement, diversity, and inclusion.
• Implement outreach events to foster relationships with UBEs in various capacities.
• Develop various programs and initiatives in support of C&C strategic pillars.
• Establish partnerships with educational institutions, after‑school programs, and other related agencies to facilitate educational programs to generate future opportunities within the construction industry.
• Identify targeted opportunities for community partnerships and develop service initiatives.
• Utilize research on local, social and economic issues and trends to assess impact of service initiatives within community.
• In partnership with Business Development, provide C&C specific content in support of sales pursuits.
• Promote employee involvement in C&C initiatives, reinforce positive culture and foster connectivity of Turner employees.
• Ensure staff are recognized for community service participation.
• Contribute new ideas to support continuous improvement in overall effectiveness of C&C team.
• Apply basic lean concepts and practices to work efficiently, enhance programs, coordinate and reduce waste (e.g., PDCA, Kanban, A3 problem solving and Story Boarding).
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited program and a minimum of 5 years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience; recommended majors include, but are not limited to, Liberal Arts, Communication, Marketing, Sociology, Public Affairs, Social Outreach, or similar.
• Passion for community‑based programs with current or past volunteerism or other community experience.
• Program management expertise, conduct research, and able to develop and implement programs and processes.
• Industry knowledge (e.g., construction, workforce development, supplier diversity).
• Influential relationship‑building skills, able to lead and influence others that are not direct reports.
• Effective professional verbal and written…