Trade Network Development Manager

SERVPRO of Allentown

3d•$65,000 - $75,000•Remote

About The Position

The Trade Network Development Manager leads the identification, vetting, negotiation, and onboarding of specialized trade contractors and material vendors across the company’s operating regions. In this fully remote role on the Reconstruction team, the manager connects regional project requirements with trade capacity, ensuring project managers and estimators can access licensed, insured, capable, and reliable partners. The role expands the contractor and supplier network, evaluates trade partners’ capabilities and compliance, and manages relationships and performance. It helps ensure reconstruction projects are properly resourced, delivered on time, and completed to quality standards.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in vendor management, subcontractor procurement, or trade coordination within residential or commercial construction, restoration, or reconstruction.
Practical understanding of construction Master Service Agreements, lien waivers, W-9s, and Certificate of Insurance endorsement requirements.
Working knowledge of reconstruction trade scopes, workflows, and standard production rates.
Ability to manage priorities independently using digital tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and CRM/ERP platforms.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage corporate executives and independent trade owners.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction management platforms such as Procore, BuilderTrend, JobNimbus, or Dash/Restoration Manager.

Responsibilities

Scout, source, and attract skilled trade subcontractors and material suppliers across target service territories.
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified trade partners to reduce project delays caused by labor shortages.
Partner with Reconstruction Project Managers and Estimators to identify trade capacity gaps and project-specific specialty trade requirements.
Establish and conduct vetting that evaluates technical capabilities, project history, safety records, and financial stability.
Conduct structured screening interviews with business owners, verify references, and inspect past project portfolios.
Align trade partners on craftsmanship standards, job-site protocols, communication expectations, and project timelines.
Collect, verify, and maintain compliance documentation, including Master Service Agreements, trade licenses, and background checks.
Review Certificates of Insurance to confirm required coverage and endorsements.
Monitor expiring compliance documents and prevent partners with expired credentials from working on active job sites.
Track subcontractor performance, including on-time delivery, work quality, punch-list efficiency, site cleanup, and warranty responsiveness.
Conduct periodic performance reviews and facilitate conflict resolution between field project teams and trade partners.
Maintain a vendor scoring and tiering system to recognize top-performing trades with recurring work.