Small Business Specialist

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$70,312 - $85,312•Onsite

About The Position

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assists in the development, marketing and execution of seminars and/or symposiums for contractors, architects, engineers, construction management professionals, and goods and service providers to increase competitiveness of the small business enterprise. Provides information to District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations, education agencies, and the public concerning the procurement policies and procedures applicable to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Procurement Services and the Facilities Services Division. Meets with general contractors, sub-contractors, and the local trade unions to arrange job placement and apprenticeship enrollment for “We Build” graduates on Los Angeles Unified School District projects. Monitors the “We Build” Program’s training programs at designated Division of Adult and Career Education Occupational and Skills Centers by reviewing trainee evaluations, skills progress, training track, and attendance records. Develops and maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trades unions, community and faith-based organizations, and local agencies to help support participation in the school building construction program and procurement services process including “We Build” students and graduates. Refers participants to other social services support programs and agencies as case warrants. Represents the District’s Small Business Enterprise at community events and meetings to provide information to prospective employers, small business owners, and other participants about eligibility requirements, training curriculum, business and contracting opportunities, and construction career opportunities with the District. Develops and maintains master calendar for LAUSD’s Small Business and Contractor Academy programs. Assists small businesses with navigating the certification process and working with offices within LAUSD to obtain information on upcoming bidding opportunities. Provides information and written reports to Small Business Supervisors for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee and other audiences. Performs other relevant duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
OR, Candidates without the degree specified may be allowed to compensate experience on a year-for year basis for up to 2 years
Minimum of four (4) years professional experience in a public or private agency related to performing field work for community-based organizations, coordinating with contractors in small business workforce development, including pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship trainings and compliance with state-mandates apprenticeship placements and requirements.
Pre-apprenticeship and State-governed apprenticeship training programs
Procedures and entrance requirements for each local trade union’s apprenticeship program
Available workforce development resources
Potential employment barriers
All applicable laws, regulations, and codes related to the Small Business Administration and apprenticeship employment
Principles and practices of the construction and goods and service industry
Excellent communication skills
Assimilating information from various sources
Working effectively with various diverse groups
Compliance and Collaboration
Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials
Preparing presentations
A valid California Driver’s License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required

Responsibilities

Assists in the development, marketing and execution of seminars and/or symposiums for contractors, architects, engineers, construction management professionals, and goods and service providers to increase competitiveness of the small business enterprise.
Provides information to District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations, education agencies, and the public concerning the procurement policies and procedures applicable to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Procurement Services and the Facilities Services Division.
Meets with general contractors, sub-contractors, and the local trade unions to arrange job placement and apprenticeship enrollment for “We Build” graduates on Los Angeles Unified School District projects.
Monitors the “We Build” Program’s training programs at designated Division of Adult and Career Education Occupational and Skills Centers by reviewing trainee evaluations, skills progress, training track, and attendance records.
Develops and maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trades unions, community and faith-based organizations, and local agencies to help support participation in the school building construction program and procurement services process including “We Build” students and graduates.
Refers participants to other social services support programs and agencies as case warrants.
Represents the District’s Small Business Enterprise at community events and meetings to provide information to prospective employers, small business owners, and other participants about eligibility requirements, training curriculum, business and contracting opportunities, and construction career opportunities with the District.
Develops and maintains master calendar for LAUSD’s Small Business and Contractor Academy programs.
Assists small businesses with navigating the certification process and working with offices within LAUSD to obtain information on upcoming bidding opportunities.
Provides information and written reports to Small Business Supervisors for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee and other audiences.
Performs other relevant duties as assigned