Workforce Development Specialist
Kansas City, MO, US, 64106
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
Role Summary
The Workforce Development Specialist supports workforce development related to projects and project pursuits across the company. This position implements established programs and best practices to unique projects and situations, acting as a partner to project teams, stakeholders and external partners while building knowledge and skills in various workforce development activities. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
- Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
- Career Path: Senior Workforce Development Specialist
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST FAMILY – CORE
- Participates in partnership conversations with operational leaders and other stakeholders to understand workforce development needs across the company
- Assists with developing responses and solutions to workforce development needs including supporting project pursuits, community impact and development future talent
- Implements best practices for workforce development across internal and external stakeholders
- Implements individualized project pursuit and project execution workforce development plans by utilizing and customizing company-developed workforce development playbook
- Creates and maintains Workforce Development reporting records, providing records to project teams as needed
- Acts as subject matter expert on Workforce Development, supporting project teams in assigned areas of responsibility using a consultative approach
- Assists with communicating workforce development program, priorities and strategies to pursuit teams to inform pursuit of new business
- Remains updated and aware of relevant regulations and certifications within the construction industry
- Supports the alignment of workforce development programs with industry standards and compliance requirements
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
- Other duties as assigned.
- Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner.
- Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards.
- Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role.
- Maintains a professional appearance and workspace.
- Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures.
- Utilizes relevant JE Dunn technology to support all assigned responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
- Ability to provide on-call support during daytime hours, including mornings, afternoons & weekends, to ensure seamless operations and timely assistance when needed
- Communication skills, verbal and written
- Demonstrated knowledge of needs assessment, program design, implementation, metrics and reporting and compliance
- Knowledge of training and development best practices
- Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with various stakeholders, internally and externally
- Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equality and inclusion principles in workforce development
- Knowledge of economic and social issues, trends, impacts to the community, trades and professional network organizations
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, business administration or related field (Required)
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- 2+ years’ experience in related workforce development experience (Required)
- 0-2+ years’ experience in construction and/or human resources (Preferred)
- 0–2+ years of professional experience with Google Suite tools (Sheets, Asana, Looker Studio) (Preferred)
Working Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
- May require periods of travel
- Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
- Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed – might be on call in the evenings and weekends
- Normal office environment or jobsite office
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Why People Work Here
At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
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Nearest Major Market: Kansas City