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Belonging & Marketplace Engagement Manager

Location:

Minneapolis, MN, US, 55401

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 every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Belonging & Marketplace Engagement Manager will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen a culture of belonging and drive marketplace engagement. This role is responsible for supporting inclusive business practices that expand opportunities for small and emerging businesses, including women- and minority-owned firms, in alignment with JE Dunn Construction’s strategic objectives. The position will also lead initiatives that reinforce JE Dunn’s culture and participate in efforts to proactively identify, engage, and attract a broad pool of qualified talent based on skills, experience, and job-related qualifications. All activities will be carried out in alignment with JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values.

Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor and Business Unit Leader as needed.
Career Path: Senior Belonging & Marketplace Engagement Manager

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

BELONGING & MARKETPLACE ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT FAMILY – CORE

Develops and maintains close working relationships with company leadership to align activities with the priorities for the Company.
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with small and emerging businesses and community organizations to support sourcing for projects and opportunities.
Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis using internal tools and reports.
Develops and implements best practices that strengthen belonging and inclusion, including workplace initiatives that support key strategic priorities.
Identifies and tracks small and emerging contractors, vendors, and suppliers with the capacity to support company goals, and educates them on the tools, processes, and requirements needed to qualify for work with JE Dunn.
Assist project teams in the development of specific project plans/efforts to achieve workforce and business participation goals. Lead regular check-in meetings to ensure progress. Produce required documentation, reports, and deliverables to achieve targeted project goals.
Work with preconstruction teams, supporting efforts to identify and provide project opportunities for small and emerging contractors, vendors and suppliers. Assist with outreach, tracking and documentation.
Collaborate and support project teams with planning, onboarding and coordination with small and emerging trade partners on JE Dunn projects as needed.
Partners with Marketing/Business Development to respond to RFP requests and participates on project interview teams as needed.
Actively participate with a broad range of community engagement events and activities.
Develop relationships with office and field employees to promote belonging and inclusion across the organization.
Develop and maintain relationships with client and industry leaders focused on belonging and inclusion, representing JE Dunn’s industry leadership.
Attend industry trade shows and conferences to engage industry stakeholders and increase brand awareness.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

Partners with the Talent Acquisition team and college recruitment efforts to assist in the recruiting of a broad range of qualified candidates.
Assist with corporate HR, to ensure federal, state and local regulatory compliance.
Oversee partnerships and programs with small and emerging businesses, including our Marketplace Contractor Development (MCD) program to support long-term relationships and utilization.
Lead quarterly meetings to inform and engage trade partners regarding upcoming opportunities to work with JE Dunn.
Maintains knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
Promotes awareness and understanding of BeME for all levels, instilling BeME awareness and practices into workplace culture.
Assists in the development and implementation of training programs that foster belonging, inclusion, and retention initiatives.
Maintains database of small and emerging businesses and organizations for community outreach purposes.
Partners with key stakeholders and assigned leadership teams on creation of affirmative action plans and progress.
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.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written - Advanced
Proficiency in MS Office
Organizational skills
Listening skills
Ability to facilitate meetings and build consensus in a classroom and virtual setting
Ability to conduct effective presentations - Advanced
Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to be proactive and resourceful
Ability to prioritize multiple projects
Ability to adapt and respond to dynamic situations
Ability to read a situation and make sound assessments and recommendations
Ability to rely on a heightened sense of organizational awareness
Ability to speak confidently in large groups with executive presence
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management or related field (Required)
Training in contract compliance (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered

Experience

8+ years experience in diversity and inclusion- workforce and/or workplace practices (Preferred)
Construction industry experience (Preferred)

Working Environment

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
May require periods of overnight travel
Ability to attend events in the evenings as needed
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
Normal office environment
Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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Base compensation for the Belonging & Marketplace Engagegment Manager role in Minneapolis, MN is between $105,000 and $130,000, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

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.

Requisition ID: 61248

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