UBE & Community Workforce Manager

About the role

This role involves collaboration with executive leadership to develop a strong compliance program, guiding project teams in understanding and implementing UBE and community workforce requirements, and acting as a representative of XL within the community. The position requires a hybrid work model, involving both office and fieldwork in the Bay Area and Sacramento regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, finalize, and implement UBE Engagement, Utilization and Community Workforce Compliance documentation, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Facilitate the implementation of the UBE Solicitation Policy and standard operating procedures.
• Work with management and project teams to fulfill the company's values regarding supplier diversity.
• Conduct regular audits of company projects and departments to ensure adherence to UBE best practices.
• Educate and train employees on the UBE and Community Workforce program.
• Organize and lead UBE engagement events and represent XL Construction in the supplier community.
• Partner with local organizations advocating for UBE and community workforce utilization.
• Oversee the UBE and Community Workforce Program, focusing on utilization and reporting.
• Provide leadership oversight to project teams to achieve contracting and workforce inclusion goals and requirements.
• Develop bi-annual reports on companywide metrics and supplier feedback.
• Participate on boards and committees to provide thought leadership.
• Maintain XL’s position as a Mentor in a Mentor Protégé program for UBE firms.
• Expand the trade partner pool of UBE trade partners and support their prequalification.

Requirements

• Relevant BA/BS degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong relationships with diversity leaders within Northern Californian market sectors.
• Ability to understand public policy and legislative developments affecting community engagement and workforce development.
• Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience with supplier/trade partner relations and diversity outreach.
• Knowledge of supplier diversity best practices and industry trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of construction management processes.
• Ability to analyze data, produce reports, and track UBE metrics.
• Track record of success in engaging business leaders and vendors in diversity initiatives.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
• DEI (CDP) Certification preferred
• Experience in union industries preferred

Qualifications

• Relevant BA/BS degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Skills

• Supplier diversity best practices and industry trends.
• Construction management processes.
• Data analysis and report production.
• Communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Supplier/trade partner relations and diversity outreach.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Career development and professional growth opportunities

Pay

In accordance with California’s pay transparency requirements, the base salary range for this position is $139,000 to 175,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation may also include performance-based bonuses.

Schedule

The position requires a hybrid work model, involving both office and fieldwork in the Bay Area and Sacramento regions.