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JE Dunn Construction

Knowledge Manager

JE Dunn Construction, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115


Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.By hiringinspired people, giving theminteresting and challenging work, enabling them withinnovative tools, and letting themshare in the company's rewards, we've found asustainable way to growin our industry for the last 100+ years.Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, andwe need inspired people like youto join us in our pursuit of building perfection.Role SummaryThe Knowledge Manger will be responsible for improving company performance through capturing, developing, sharing and effectively collaborating with the organization's knowledge assets. This position will utilize various relevant methodologies such as business process management, expert directories, expert systems, and best practices/lessons learned to achieve the goal of improved company performance. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor as needed.Career Path: Rotation position

Key Role Responsibilities - CoreKNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT FAMILY - COREFosters a culture of knowledge sharing and accountability by facilitating business process management (BPM) across the organizationLeads the construction and implementation of a dynamic process repository (ProMapp) and employ the process ownership model to keep and advance the systemWorks with IT to maintain and continuously improve the integration between ProMapp and Connect/SharePointCollects and analyzes data on projects and process metrics to systematically identify improvement opportunitiesFacilitates a process owner-lead team through rapid improvement events using value stream mapping and/or metrics based process mapping techniquesConducts project visits and communicate with project team members to extract knowledge for company useCollaborates with project teams to leverage and reuse knowledge sources for new project pursuits, execution, and trainingDevelops white papers, case studies, and reports on project best practices/lessons learned, industry trends, new management techniques, and delivery models. Works with Corporate Communications to deliver content both internally and externally through industry publications, social media, the JE Dunn website and portal, etc.Performs periodic knowledge gap analysis based on ongoing company project portfolioConducts research on competitors, industry reports, social media, academic content, conference materials, etc. to continuously evaluate how JE Dunn compares. Reports findings to senior leadership and calibrate the KM (Knowledge Management) efforts accordingly

Leads the development and conservation of a professional skills inventory. Works with IT to create the most efficient means for storing and sharing this knowledge. Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure all relevant knowledge is captured.Further develop means for measuring success of KM and report findings to company leadership.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional CoreN/AKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely mannerCommunication skills, verbal and writtenProficiency in MS Office, specifically excelOrganizational skillsListening skillsAbility to lead a transformative group in new concepts and ideas to improve the organization (ability to capture hearts and minds)Ability to conduct effective presentations and trainingAbility to facilitate meetings and build consensusProficiency with Skype for BusinessProficiency with ProMapp (after training)Thorough knowledge of organizational processes, functional departments, and how company success is achievedKnowledge of most types of construction projects and delivery methods (Advanced)Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy (Intermediate)Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.Ability to apply process improvement methodologiesAbility to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

EducationBachelor's degree in construction management, business management, or related field (Required)In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience5+ years' experience in Construction or Business Operations (Required).

Working EnvironmentValid and unrestricted drivers license required

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds

May require periods of travel

Normal office environment

Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits InformationThe benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.Click here for benefits details.JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to

accommodations@jedunn.comJE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.