Supplier Diversity and Community Outreach Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies, recommends, develops, and implements programs that will contribute to the effectiveness and sustainability of supplier diversity/trade partner inclusion objectives
• Partners with National DEI VP to ensure program consistency
• Coordinates with Chambers of Commerce, workforce programs, etc to facilitate employer engagement opportunities, including but not limited to internships, apprenticeships, career awareness events, etc.
• Obtains and tracks weekly onsite labor participation from contractors
• Develops and maintains relationships with small and diverse businesses to ensure opportunities to participate in contracting and purchasing
• Compiles appropriate documentation and resources for inclusion in vendor files and maintains records
• Reviews bid and RFP solicitations
• Participates in pre-bid meetings
• Hosts, attends, and/or presents at supplier diversity conferences/outreach events
• Participates in trade partner interviews during the selection process
• Assist in managing the small and diverse business mentoring programs
• Prepare reports and correspondence on a regular basis, and as directed or requested to keep management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts
• Partners with marketing to develop engaging content that supports key Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion messages and business objectives internally and externally
• Represents the business by participating on boards, committees, and organizations focused on supplier diversity or construction

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• 5years of experience in community outreach, workforce development programs and supplier diversity.
• Specific experience with supplier/subcontractor relations and diversity outreach within a geographical market.
• Strong ability to analyze data, produce reports and track metrics
• Track record of success in engaging business leaders and vendors on diversity initiatives.
• Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Strong business acumen (financially and operationally).
• Demonstrated collaborative team leadership and team building characteristics.
• Ability to influence at senior levels in organizations (peers, customers, partners and within and outside of the company).
• Excellent communication skills; good listener, written communication and presentation skills