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Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Community Impact & Engagement Director to be responsible for the development of strategies and initiatives that support meeting/exceeding community impact, community objectives, and enhance Gilbane's public image and market position.

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? 

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.  

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.  

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What's in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

• Participates in industry-related activities and events representing the enterprise; identifies opportunities to present content, training, and speaking at relevant engagements 
• Serves as Gilbane's liaison to national industry associations that support targeted constituencies, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups to facilitate the participation of their members on construction projects or in special programs 
• Builds and maintains relationships with Gilbane's national strategic partners through regular engagement and interactions 
• Participates in the presale, proposal development, and client presentations for major corporate clients, national accounts, and strategic pursuits 
• Develops strategies that facilitate effective outreach to business partners and key stakeholders in the execution of Gilbane's construction projects 
• Advocates and provides a supportive infrastructure for diverse-owned and small businesses 
• Ensures tracking and reporting of small and diverse businesses and trade workforce is reported to Gilbane's Executive Leadership Team and the Enterprise 
• Collaborates with divisional leadership to ensure community impact and engagement strategies are implemented with sales, procurement, and operations teams to maximize representation of targeted business and workforce on Gilbane's construction projects 
• Develops strategies to ensure adherence with client priorities, state and local workforce obligations, and any other requirements for construction projects as it relates to community impact and trade workforce 
• Serves as the leader of Gilbane's national community impact & community affairs peer group 
• Promotes employee awareness of Gilbane's external impact plan that includes trade partner and local workforce utilization 
• Partners with Human Resources to advise company leadership on relevant policy and issues regarding diverse-owned and small businesses in the construction industry 
• Develops and manages a comprehensive business plan and department budget on a fiscal year basis 
• Ensure that teams are in adherence with Community Impact requirements in the Baseline Operations Playbook 
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers 
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members 
• Drives the long-term strategic vision for the organization, serving as a bridge between Executive leadership and operational teams and ensuring alignment of departmental goals with the overarching vision 
• Provides strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership for informed decision-making 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Public Relations, Communications or a related field 
• 10+ years of experience in community impact/supplier diversity management, consulting, or community relations 
• Relevant Certifications such as: American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA) - CCA or MCA (Contract Compliance Administrator or Master Compliance Administrator); or National Diversity Council (NDC) - NDCCDP (National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional) 
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 
• Passion for diversity and impact advocacy 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; advanced Excel abilities & use of spreadsheets and database systems preferred 
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills 
• Strong knowledge of the Construction industry 
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and fact-finding abilities 
• Strong project management and communication skills, both written and verbal including presentation skills 
• Familiarity with business enterprise and/or workforce compliance platforms 
• Ability to solely lead and drive community impact efforts and direct next steps

This position can be performed remotely or from any U.S. location where Gilbane has an office. Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $185,000 - 250,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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