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DEI Project Manager HQ

Turner Construction Company
United States, New York, New York
66 Hudson Boulevard East (Show on map)
Mar 06, 2026
Division: Headquarters
Project Location(s): New York, NY 10001 USA
Minimum Years Experience: 8
Travel Involved: 10-20%
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education: Bachelors Degree
Job Family: Community and Citizenship
Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description:

Lead and support enterprise-wide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) programs that drive inclusion, culture, leadership accountability, and measurable business impact. Partner across HR, Talent, Operations, Learning, Business Centers, and Headquarters to deliver coordinated initiatives including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Diversity Advocate Network (DA), Inclusive Leadership Academy (ILA), Inclusion Action Committee (IAC), and the Talent Insight Report (formerly Diversity Action Plan). Serve as the primary operational lead responsible for end-to-end program execution, governance infrastructure, stakeholder alignment, analytics, and reporting. Ensure consistency, scalability, and measurable outcomes across all DEI workstreams while strengthening enterprise capability and accountability. May supervise and coach a direct report and act as delegate for DEI leadership in their absence.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive execution of DEI programs across all workstreams by managing program operations, schedules, resources, vendors, budgets, and milestones aligned with business priorities and measurable outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain an annual DEI program roadmap aligned with enterprise goals and strategic priorities.
  • Serve as key point of contact for cross-functional coordination across HR, Talent, Operations, KLG, Business Centers, and Headquarters to ensure alignment and accountability.
  • Monitor and report program effectiveness using KPIs, dashboards, engagement metrics, ESG indicators, and participation data to guide continuous improvement. Prepare executive presentations, quarterly updates, and annual summaries communicating program performance and progress.
  • Lead strategy and execution for Employee Resource Groups and the Diversity Advocate Network, advising leaders, tracking engagement outcomes, facilitating national calls, overseeing onboarding cycles, launching sentiment surveys, and strengthening governance structures to ensure enterprise consistency and impact.
  • Oversee membership tracking, engagement reporting, quarterly impact summaries, and execution of enterprise ERG conferences, awards, and recognition programs. Support field capability building and expansion efforts aligned to business center needs.
  • Manage end-to-end program planning for Inclusive Leadership Academy cohorts including participant selection, facilitator coordination, stakeholder communication, kickoff and closing execution, coaching logistics, attendance tracking, budget management, invoice processing, and evaluation. Analyze participation trends by Business Center, track manager engagement metrics, and develop reporting dashboards that demonstrate leadership readiness and return on investment.
  • Support the Director in execution of the Talent Insight Report process across Business Centers and Headquarters. Coordinate data collection, reporting timelines, and stakeholder communications. Assist in preparation of executive summaries and enterprise reporting to ensure accountability and follow through.
  • Support governance and operational management of the Inclusion Action Committee by coordinating meetings, maintaining documentation, tracking action items, supporting Plan-Do-Check-Adjust cycles, and ensuring alignment across subcommittees and executive sponsors. Serve as operational lead in the Director's absence to maintain continuity of strategy execution and stakeholder engagement.
  • Collaborate with HR and KLG to identify enterprise-wide DEI learning needs based on workforce data, engagement trends, and strategic priorities. Support development and rollout of training resources for ERGs, Diversity Advocates, managers, and local offices. Ensure timely dissemination of approved toolkits, templates, and facilitator guides incorporating lessons learned and current best practices.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards to track ERG engagement, ILA participation, Diversity Advocate coverage, Talent Insight Report progress, and other key DEI indicators. Partner with HR reporting teams to analyze workforce data and translate insights into actionable recommendations. Identify engagement gaps and escalate risks or resource constraints to DEI leadership with recommended mitigation strategies.
  • Supervise and coach assigned team member(s) by providing direction, workload prioritization, performance feedback, and development support. Influence stakeholders across business units, including leaders outside formal reporting lines, to drive accountability and measurable outcomes.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.


  • Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program with minimum 8 years of related experience within the construction industry, human resources, diversity and inclusion, organizational development, or related field, including at least 5 years of experience supporting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, program management; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
    • Demonstrated experience managing multi-program initiatives across multiple locations or business units.
    • Strong governance and operational leadership capability.
    • Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes.
    • Strong project management and organizational skills.
    • Advanced analytical skills with ability to identify enterprise trends and recommend mitigation strategies.
    • High emotional intelligence and cultural competence with ability to engage diverse stakeholders at all levels.
    • Experience supervising staff and supporting employee development preferred.
    • Ability to influence stakeholders across organizational levels.
    • Proficient with metrics, analytics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
    • Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
    • Familiarity with lean culture and continuous improvement principles.
    • Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications including MS Project or similar project management tools.
    • Some travel may be required.

    Physical Demands & Work Environment 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

    The
    salary range for this position in the NYC area is estimated to be $117K - 170K
    annualized. Actual compensation packages within that range are based on a wide
    array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill
    set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.



Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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