Community Initiatives Program Manager

DPR Construction

Community Initiatives Program Manager utilizing knowledge in youth education and workforce development to scale DPR’s initiatives. Leading high school internship programs and collaborating with various teams to drive community goals.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeSan Diego • Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use their knowledge of youth education, workforce development, and employee engagement to enhance and scale DPR’s youth education initiatives.
Work cross-functionally with Recruiting, College Internship, Workforce Development, Supplier Diversity and other teams to create strategy for initiatives.
Lead the Build Up High School Internship program.
Develop best-in-class curriculum.
Analyze data and implement improvements that will allow the program to scale successfully.
Help develop age-appropriate education activities and train volunteers to implement the modules.
Support volunteer teams to implement education initiatives during the industry-wide Construction Inclusion Week.
Collaborate with partners across the enterprise, including DPR’s Family of Companies and internal social responsibility groups to collectively drive progress on DPR’s Community Initiatives goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in education, or 5+ years of related work experience.
Certifications in education or social responsibility from accredited institutions a plus.
5+ years of related experience in a similar role with demonstrated success in relevant areas including strategic philanthropy, pro-bono volunteering and change management.
Experience in managerial capacity preferred.
Construction industry experience is a plus.
Self-starter with excellent time management and project management skills.
Exceptional communication skills to inspire and motivate diverse audiences, including public speaking, partner interviews, and web-based/virtual skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to understand, communicate with, and interact effectively with people.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, navigate complexities, find common ground, and build consensus.
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
Proactive problem-solving skills.
Research and analytical skills, including experience in collecting, analyzing, and sharing data.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and other analytical tools/software such as Monday.com, PowerBi, Benevity, etc.
Ability to travel domestically 20-25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness.
Comprehensive benefits programs for skilled craft and labor and experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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Hard Skills & Tools

curriculum developmentdata analysisproject managementstrategic philanthropychange managementvolunteer trainingstakeholder managementproblem-solvingresearch skillsanalytical skills

Soft Skills

time managementcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillspublic speakingmotivationcollaborationconsensus buildingself-starteradaptabilityinspiration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in educationcertifications in educationcertifications in social responsibility