President Jobs

Founded in 1950, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association with 68 chapters representing over 22,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms with nearly two million employees. ABC Northern California represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial, commercial and residential sectors of the industry. ABC promotes free enterprise in the construction industry; this fundamental belief is core to all we do.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Board and Association Relations

• Researches, proposes and implements changes to policies, by-laws, and programs approved by the Board of Directors that will improve the financial or value position of the Chapter.
• Plays the lead in implementing the chapter strategic plan with the staff, leadership and volunteers. Assess the current political and market climate and member needs; program development to meet these needs will be conducted strategically. Monitors progress of the objectives delegated to key staff to ensure completion.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with Chapter Officers, committees, task forces, trusts, etc.
• Collaborate with the national association leadership to align strategy with the ABC Association Wide Strategic Plan. Engages and communicates regularly with the Board of Directors to keep them apprised of progress toward established goals. Provides the Board with sufficient financial, internal, economic, legislative and industry updates and structure to enable them to make sound decisions for the Chapter.
• Ensure the chapter aligns with the mission, charter, bylaws and policies of the national association and the laws of the United States and state and local governments.
• Ensure the chapter follows the mission, charter, bylaws, and policies of ABC Northern California.

Internal Relations

• Champions an exceptional member service culture by providing staff and volunteers with the training, technology, equipment, facilities, and support to provide cooperative and efficient solutions to members. Proposes recommendations for improvement or purchase to the Board and related entities and implements as appropriate.
• Works in conjunction with the Executive Committee and the Investment/Audit Committee to develop an annual budget to continuous financial stability. Collaborates with the Treasurer to assess and improve the Chapter's financial status. In addition to the approval of the Chair of the Board, authorizes all invoices, financial statements and expenses. Reviews and authorizes contracts as approved in the budget or as an ad hoc expenditure approved by the Executive Committee. Has a complete understanding of the fiduciary responsibilities as President/CEO. Ensures that all entities receive timely, accurate, and auditable financials by GAP guidelines. Provides leadership with projections throughout the year to adjust activities accordingly.
• Ensures and manages the process for collection of membership dues, administrative fees, PAC, and other non-dues revenue
• Leads the human resources function. Recruits, hires, trains, engages, promotes, coaches, evaluates performances, develops and terminates staff following Chapter policies and all federal and state labor laws. Evaluates current competencies and performance measures to develop an effective team. Responsible for overseeing and staying within approved budgets for all compensation and benefits. Work with various entities proactively if there are changes to staffing/organization.

Member Relations

• Proposes, coordinates and presents high-quality content relevant to membership events and activities to cultivate member competencies. Research legislation, data and trends in the industry and interprets implication to members. Recommends best practices.
• Responsible for membership growth and retention by providing value and enhanced services to Chapter. Uses various mediums to communicate and drive the value proposition to membership. Reaches out to members to cultivate relationships that improve member satisfaction.

External Relations

• Anticipating issues and building consensus around policy positions and be an active listener who cultivates and leverages a network of relationships to advance the industry's agenda.
• Takes a lead role in construction industry advocacy issues. Have the ability to share the merit shop industry's story credibly and passionately enhance the business climate and add value to ABC's members.
• Networks with, monitors and/or participates in other industry associations, commissions, professional networks, government agencies, and legislative bodies to monitor economic, government, industry and public and private sector activities. Maintains contact with personnel to educate and garner support for industry initiatives impacting the Chapter and its members.
• Involved in political campaigns, political action committees and fundraising and oversight of various organizational PAC’s ensuring compliance with state guidelines.

Specialized Skills

• Experience nurturing strategic local, state and federal government agency and elected official relationships.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations, public and private funding sources, training and education institutions, various community stakeholders and other public decision-making bodies.
• While experience in the commercial construction industry is not a requirement, knowledge of, or the ability to quickly become substantively credible on, the commercial construction industry and its issues are essential.
• Proven experience in managing a budget and staff in a complex multi-entity association and a demonstrated ability to lead and build a diverse team's capabilities. Develop, execute, and achieve the annual budget year over year. Achieve fiscal goals, as defined by the Board and Trust Funds, year over year.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in managing a budget and staff in a complex multi-entity association and a demonstrated ability to lead and build a diverse team's capabilities. Develop, execute, and achieve the annual budget year over year. Achieve fiscal goals, as defined by the Board and Trust Funds, year over year.
• While experience in the commercial construction industry is not a requirement, knowledge of, or the ability to quickly become substantively credible on, the commercial construction industry and the issues affecting it is essential.
• Experience nurturing strategic local, state and federal government agency and elected official relationships.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations, public and private funding sources, training and education institutions, various community stakeholders and other public decision-making bodies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To achieve our mission, we hire energetic and fun-loving individuals who possess the following skills:

• Success in leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strongly encouraged to have a personal and work mission statement.
• Professional demeanor and presentation of self.
• Ability to simultaneously organize and manage several priorities while working under pressure and deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, database management, electronic mail, spreadsheets, etc.
• Organizational awareness and resourcefulness – understanding of whom to engage and how to engage to identify solutions and resolve issues.
• Ability to take ownership of a process and to use problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
• Demonstrates the highest level of personal and ethical standards.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Nondiscrimination: It is the continuing policy of ABC Northern California to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal or state law, local ordinance or Executive Orders. ABC Northern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disability Specifications:

ADA: ABC will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the President & CEO, the employee is required to talk and hear. Employees must often sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The position will require at least 30% travel to National, State, and Chapter meetings and events.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards and remaining stationary 75%-90% of the time. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Most duties are expected to be performed on-site at the Livermore office. This is essential to ensure total team participation and engagement.