The President/CEO is the leader for innovative construction industry solutions in Central Texas.  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.

The President/CEO provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the Chapter's mission, goals, and objectives are achieved efficiently and cost-effectively. 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, political, government, and public relations. As the Chapter's spokesperson, they professionally represent 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, and identifies potential risks to the organization, including financial, legal, and reputational risks. The Chapter President must be a skilled leader with experience managing organizational change and complex dynamics.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Board and Association Relations

• Plays the lead role in the implementation of the Chapter's strategic plan with the staff, leadership, and volunteers. Assess the current political and market climate, as well as member needs; program development to meet these needs will be conducted in a strategic manner. Monitors the progress of the objectives delegated to key staff to ensure completion.
• Collaborates with the national association leadership in the alignment of strategy with the ABC Association-Wide Strategic Plan.
• Partners with the ABC Texas Association as well as other ABC Texas chapters to have a unified voice in Austin.
• 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 a structure to enable them to make sound decisions for the
• 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
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with Chapter Officers, committees, task forces,
• 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 Central Texas

Internal Relations

• Works in conjunction with the Executive Committee and the Finance & Budget Committee to develop annual budget.
• 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. 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 media 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 industry legislation, data, and trends, and interpret their implications for 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.

Specialized Skills:

• Proven experience in managing a budget and staff and a demonstrated ability to both lead and build the capabilities of a diverse team.
• Develop, execute, and achieve the annual budget year over year. Achieve fiscal goals, as defined by the Board, year over year.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations, public and private funding sources, training and education institutions, various community stakeholders and other public decision-making bodies.
• Experience nurturing strategic local, state and federal government agency and elected official
• 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 important.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related field equivalent and 7-10 years of experience in association management or corporate management strongly preferred
• CAE or IOM designation strongly preferred.
• Financial Management: Demonstrated knowledge in financial management and the ability to communicate and present financial statements, forecasts and concepts to a variety of stakeholders. Able to understand and work with QuickBooks financial statements, balance sheets, income and cash flow statements. Has a full understanding of the fiduciary responsibilities as President/CEO.
• Leadership experience: Has a track record of successfully leading teams and managing complex operations. Has a strong sense of urgency and situational awareness and exceptional interpersonal skills. Experience as a senior manager or executive in a non-profit or business organization is
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to organize and motivate groups, problem-solving skills, project design and
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, funders, community partners, board members, and elected
• Experience working with Boards of Directors/Board Committees, managing Board relations, and coordinating committee
• Ability to demonstrate and earn trust with board and staff; reflected to others as a visionary, balancing “big picture thinking” with attention to
• Passion for the mission: Must have a strong commitment to the organization’s mission and values, with a desire to make a positive impact on the

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
• Professional demeanor and presentation of
• Ability to organize and manage several priorities simultaneously while working under pressure and
• Organizational awareness & resourcefulness – understanding of whom to engage and how to engage in order to identify solutions & resolve
• Ability to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve
• Demonstrates the highest level of personal and ethical
• Strong computer skills including word processing, database management, electronic mail, spreadsheets,

About Associated Builders & Contractors Central Texas

Founded in 1950, ABC is a national association with 67 chapters representing more than 24,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms. ABC’s membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry. At ABC, we all share a primary purpose to advance the merit shop construction philosophy, which encourages open competition and a free enterprise approach that awards contracts based solely on merit, regardless of labor affiliation. In addition to this primary purpose, our objectives include leading the industry in safety and total human health, developing the workforce of the future, helping workers achieve their career dreams, building trust in the industry brand/image with the public, and being the expert construction industry go to resource. The ABC Central Texas chapter was formed in 1976 and is one of eight chapters in Texas, a pro-business association representing construction and construction-related firms. Current membership stands at 225 members across 22 counties in Central Texas. ABC Central Texas operates as a 501 (c) (6) organization.

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