• Job Description

  Req#: 170602

  Requisition ID: 170602

  Job Level: Mid Level

  Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

  Department: Communication

  Market: Power

  Employment Type: Full Time

  Position Overview

  Kiewit is seeking a Community Impact and Relations Strategist to design, plan and lead the corporate giving and volunteer initiatives of our Lenexa-based organization. This role involves representing the company in all facets associated with volunteer activities and community engagement. You will be responsible for planning and developing programs dedicated to cultivating goodwill and fostering relationships with community leaders.
  

  District Overview

  Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

  Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

  • Gas-fired generation
  • Power delivery
  • Environmental retrofits
  • Renewables and new technology
  • Water/wastewater

  We are a high-performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

  On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.
  

  Location

  This position is located in Lenexa, KS.

  Responsibilities

  • Design and oversee our local organization’s philanthropic initiatives, ensuring they align with a charitable strategy reflective of Kiewit’s core values.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop a comprehensive philanthropy plan that identifies long-term goals and monitors progress, enabling us to transparently communicate the community impact.
  • Manage public outreach efforts and enhance the company’s visibility within our local community.
  • Drive internal processes to facilitate sponsorship and funding requests, organize stewardship opportunities and lead large-scale giving campaigns.
  • Establish and maintain a streamlined system for tracking and approving charitable requests.
  • Foster relationships with key charities and community organizations.
  • Lead fundraising initiatives encompassing employee giving, employee-driven fundraising projects, and event fundraising in collaboration with external sponsors.
  • Orchestrate large-scale event planning, ensuring substantial participation and engagement from employees to effectively execute successful fundraising events.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
  • Professional experience in philanthropy, charity or volunteer organizations required, with prior experience developing enterprise-wide charitable giving strategy preferred.
  • Nonprofit management experience, specifically experience in basic nonprofit accounting principles and general knowledge of the laws regarding nonprofits and corporate philanthropy.
  • Advanced knowledge of community relations, public relations, communications, media relations, and marketing principles and practices.
  • A successful track record in executing strategy, setting priorities, managing multiple projects, and working effectively under pressure to achieve individual and organizational goals.
  • Demonstrate a versatile skillset with confidence, professionalism and impeccable communication while representing Kiewit internally and externally.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, along with an adept capacity to listen, balance perspectives, negotiate effectively, and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Highly motivated individual who excels in a fast-paced team environment and demonstrates quick adaptability to evolving market and organizational dynamics.
  • Capable of working independently in ambiguous environments, expertly and strategically managing projects from inception through execution.

  Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

  We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
  

• About the company

  Kiewit Corporation is an American privately held construction company based in Omaha, Nebraska founded in 1884.

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