What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior UBE Manager position at XL Construction?
Supplier Diversity/UBE Manager
Position Summary
The position reports to the VP, Integrated Solutions and is the steward of XL’s cultural value proposition with underutilized business enterprises. A partner with our executive leadership to help develop and support a strong compliance program. Guides and trains project teams to ensure that all staff whose work involves participation and engagement with these firms are fully aware of the XL requirements. Acts as the public face of XL within the local community and at supplier diversity business events.
Work location will be Hybrid model – requirement to work from XL offices, job sites, and locations in and around the Bay Area & Sacramento regions.
Responsibilities for this position include the following:
Work location will be Hybrid model – requirement to work from XL offices, job sites, and locations in and around the Bay Area & Sacramento regions.
Responsibilities for this position include the following:
- Develop, finalize, and implement UBE Engagement and Workforce Compliance documentation.
- Work with management and project teams to fulfill the company’s values with respect to supplier diversity and align with wider XL Industries goals.
- Conduct regular audits of company projects, departments, offices, and employees to ensure that they are following XLC’s UBE best practices.
- Educate, train, and raise awareness around the UBE and Local Workforce Engagement Program to ensure a proper understanding by all employees whose work involves participation with UBE firms.
- Organize UBE events and represent XLC in the supplier community.
- Partner with local, community, city, state, federal, and other organizations that advocate for UBEs and/or workforce compliance to fully understand drivers, targets, and plan to meet expectations.
- Oversee the UBE and Local Workforce Engagement Program specifically as it relates to utilization and reporting of underutilized business groups, tradespersons, and/or residents, working on XLC projects.
- Provide leadership oversight and support to project teams to achieve inclusion goals.
- Develop a quarterly report on companywide and market sector metrics and supplier feedback for continuous improvement.
- Represent the business by participating on boards and committees and providing thought leadership to key organizations within the region, as positions become available.
- Establish and maintain a Mentor Protégé program for UBE firms.
- Expand the trade partner pool of UBE trade partners and support their prequalification.
- Organize and lead trade partner outreach events.
Requirements for this position include the following:
- Relevant BA/BS degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong relationships with diversity leaders within Northern Californian market sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to understand public policy and legislative developments that may affect the company’s projects and/or its community engagement and workforce development efforts, including areas such as labor and employment, workforce development, zoning, and environmental policies.
- Ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Specific experience with supplier/trade partner relations and diversity outreach within XL’s geographical market.
- Solid knowledge of supplier diversity best practices and industry trends.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction management process.
- Strong ability to analyze data, produce reports, and track UBE metrics.
- Track record of success in engaging business leaders and vendors in diversity initiatives.
The following would be beneficial, but not specifically required:
- Bi-lingual in Spanish
- DEI (CDP) Certification
- Experience in union industries
Additional information:
Starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $102,000 and $126,000. Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Your recruiter can share additional details during the interview process.
Salary : $102,000 - $126,000
