D&I Program Coordinator

SUMMARY:

Develops, implements, and monitors diversity goals and programs for various projects. Creates and leads training sessions to foster an open and inclusive environment for the project staff and in accordance with workforce initiatives. Supports the diversity plan and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers. Displays and demonstrates passion as well as professional and personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design DEI plans specific to the various projects within the Construction and Program Management division.

Visit the project sites monthly and collaborate with the team to carry forth the goals and objectives as set forth in the DEI plan.

Build relationships clients, majority and minority subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Assess organizational efforts in support of the DEI program, establish best practices, and identify initiatives and/or programs to remove barriers that affect supplier retention and advancement.

Researches, develops, recommends, and executes creative strategies to foster the projects diversity goals.

Assist with the development and execution of outreach events, workshops, lunch and learns, and seminars for the project team, majority and minority subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with project team, trade organizations, and certifying agencies.

Attend diversity workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on industry standard procedures and trends.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and execution to develop, implement and monitor diversity, equity, and inclusion on each project.

PROJECT RELATED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (IN COORDINATION WITH PROJECT TEAMS):

Provides assistance to the Client in managing the M/WBE Program.

Reports the M/WBE status of the program to PM.

Responsible for M/WBE outreach activities

Responsible for supplier development outreach strategy development & implementation

Responsible for crafting the community outreach massages on behalf of the program.

Responsible for attending and reporting the results of the program in owners’ meetings.

Performs work in a safe manner and actively encourages others to do the same. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements shared in the sections below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.) in Business Management from a four-year college or university; or twelve to fifteen years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Should have a minimum of two relevant industry certifications.

Keep current with continuing education to maintain current level of responsibility.

Skills and Competencies required to perform tasks:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.

Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to the client, top management, and public groups.

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. 

Expected Relationships:

Client

All office personnel and support staff

Suppliers

Vendor

General Public

Subcontractors 

Relevant Knowledge Base:

Knowledge of all aspects of the management environment.

Excellent grammar and spelling.

Business etiquette.

Essential Equipment Requirement:

Advance knowledge of all Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.