OverviewAre you a relationship-driven leader with a passion for social equity and business development. As a Disadvantaged Business Manager, you coordinate outreach efforts for Disadvantage Business Entities (DBEs) and Small Business Entities (SBEs) to ensure Flatiron has the best opportunity to reach pursuit and pricing goals.
Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Apply now and transform your career with us.
What you will be doing
- Attends and participates in outreach events within one Division to network and engage with new businesses that the Company might collaborate with in the future. Represents the Company culture and brand in personal brand at business and outreach events.
- Markets Company advantages to business contacts and vendors to build relationships and ensure Company can achieve pursuit goals or comply with GFE requirements.
- Identifies and communicates DBE and SBE requirements in bid documents to ensure pursuit team is aware of Owner expectations.
- Sends notifications and quote requests to local business entities to ensure pursuit has best opportunity to reach pursuit and pricing objectives. Collects and tracks all quotes and responses to include in Good Faith Effort (GFE) documentation on each pursuit assigned.
- Tracks and assembles all pre and post-bid documentation regarding DBE and SBE entities to satisfy Company and contractual obligations.
- Manages Company certification status in Owner’s database to ensure all approved subcontractors and vendors registered before bid submittal.
- Support project management team contacting and resolving issues with subcontractor or vendor businesses
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 5+ years’ experience in construction industry, supplier, Small Business (SBE), Disadvantaged Business (DBE) or estimating experience required.
- Expert knowledge of DBEs and SBEs in respective division. Ability to connect and build positive business relationships with entities and determine possible project partnerships through networking.
- Able to travel for outreach events and industry networking events.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Salary MinUSD $90,000.00/Yr.
Salary MaxUSD $110,000.00/Yr.
