ABC - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OFFICE

Position Title:	President & CEO
Location:	Livermore, CA
Reports To:	Chair, ABC Northern California Board of Directors
Salary:	$225-$300k, depending on experience

TO APPLY: send resume to [email protected].

Position Description

The President/CEO is the leader for innovative construction industry solutions in Northern California.  The President/CEO is responsible for the management of the organization’s resources, including personnel, finances, and programs to ensure the organization meets its mission and goals. The position requires a strong background in business operations, financial management and program management. The President/CEO must possess excellent leadership and communication skills and be able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. A passion for the organization’s mission and a commitment to the merit shop philosophy are essential.

Associated Builders and Contractors Northern California (ABC NorCal) Position Descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. ABC NorCal Position Descriptions do not create a contract, express or imply, or other legal rights between ABC NorCal and any staff member, nor guarantee employment or specific duties for any specific duration. ABC NorCal may add, change, delete, suspend, or discontinue any of these positions and descriptions at any time without prior notice.

JOB OVERVIEW

Founded in 1950, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association with 67 chapters representing more than 23,000 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 and this fundamental belief is core to all we do.

The ABC NorCal chapter was formed in 1976 and is one of 4 chapters in California, covering 48 Counties in Northern California.  Current membership stands at 473 members. ABC NorCal Chapter operates as a 501c(6) organization and is the Sponsor of a Training Trust Fund 501c(5) and a Benefit Trust fund 501c(9) as well as the authorized administrator of a 3^rd party 501c(3).

The President/CEO provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure that the mission, goals and objectives of the Chapter are achieved in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In collaboration with, and under the general vision set forth by the Board of Directors, provides hands-on management of all areas of the Chapter including membership value and development, employee relations and development, finance and accounting, internal and external communication, technology, and political, government and public relations. As the spokesperson and face of the Chapter, professionally represents the Chapter before both internal and external groups. The President/CEO fosters a positive organizational culture that promotes a healthy work environment for staff and volunteers as well as identifying potential risks to the Organization, including financial, legal and reputational risks. The Executive Director must be a skilled leader and have experience managing through organizational changes and complex dynamics.

The President/CEO also serves as the Authorized Administrator Manager, working at the direction of the ABC NorCal Chapter Training Trust Fund. In this capacity, the Authorized Administrator performs ministerial duties related to the day-to-day operations of the Training Trust Fund. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating and managing certain service providers hired and approved by the Trustees. The position ensures all parties are acting in compliance with ERISA, DOL standards, and state and federal apprenticeship guidelines, and ensures that all financial and operational policies and procedures are followed by chapter staff and various service providers in accordance with the professional services agreement between the ABC NorCal Chapter and the ABC NorCal TTF. The role also works as a liaison between the ABC Chapter Board and the ABC NorCal Training Trust Fund Board.

The President/CEO also serves as a Authorized Administrator   for the ABC Northern California Benefit Trust Fund. In this capacity, the President/CEO acts as an administrative facilitator under the direction of the trustees evaluates and manages service providers, ensures all parties are acting in compliance with ERISA and DOL standards, scheduling meetings, communicating updates with the chapter and training trust, and general management duties associated with a related entity, ensures all parties are acting in compliance with ERISA, DOL standards, state and federal apprenticeship guidelines, Ensures that all financial and operational policies and procedures are followed by chapter staff, the TPA,  and various service providers in accordance with the professional services agreement. Works with Trustees to ensure that the Fund is acting in the best interest of the plan participants.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Board and Association Relations

• Plays the lead role in the implementation of the Chapters strategic plan with the staff, leadership and volunteers. Assess the current political and market climate as well as assessing member needs; program development to meet these needs will be conducted in a strategic manner. Monitors progress of the objectives delegated to key staff to ensure completion.
• Collaborative with the national association leadership in the alignment of 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 as well as structure to enable them to make sound decisions for the Chapter.
• 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.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with Chapter Officers, committees, task forces, trusts, etc.
• Ensure the chapter aligns with the mission, charter, bylaws and policies of the national association and the laws of the United States as well as state and local governments.
• Ensure the chapter follows the mission, charter, bylaws, and policies of ABC Northern California. 

Internal Relations

• Works in conjunction with the Executive Committee and the Investment/Audit Committee to develop annual budget to continuous financial stability. Collaborates with Treasurer to assess and improve the financial status of the Chapter. In addition to the approval of the Chair of the Board, authorizes all invoices, financials 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 full understanding of the fiduciary responsibilities as President/CEO. Ensures that all entities receive timely, accurate, and auditable financials in accordance with GAAP guidelines.  Provides leadership with projections throughout the year in order to adjust activities accordingly.
• Ensures and manages 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 in accordance with 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 need changes to staffing / organization.
• 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.

Member Relations

• 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.
• Proposes, coordinates and presents high-quality and relevant content 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.

External Relations

• Networks with, monitors and/or participates in other industry associations, commissions, professional networks, government agencies, 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 Chapter and its members.
• Takes a lead role in construction industry advocacy issues. Have the ability to share the merit shop industry's story in a credible and passionate way that enhances the business climate and adds value to ABC's members.
• 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.
• Involved in political campaigns, political action committees and fundraising and oversight of various organizational PAC’s ensuring compliance with state guidelines.