Executive Leader, Construction Industry Association

Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Builders & Contractors –Illinois Chapter is seeking a President to serve as the association's chief executive, leading staff, programs, and policy initiatives in Elk Grove, Illinois. You will oversee governance, budgeting, external relations, and member services while ensuring compliance with bylaws and applicable laws.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff development, and strong public affairs capabilities, with responsibilities spanning training, events, and chapter

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Labor Relations, or other similar field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience required with some experience in executing strategic business initiatives.
• Previous construction, engineering or architectural industry experience.
• Previous business/membership development experience using a variety of mediums (newsletters, websites, social media, etc.), particularly in a non-profit organization or association.
• As a merit shop advocate, has a solid understanding of the current construction industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Chief Executive of Association Staff.
• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, firing, and selection of staff.
• Maintain appropriate office facilities to assure adequate service to members and advise the board of directors of the need for major changes and/or additions.
• Provide cost-effective training programs for the Vice President through personal leadership and assistance, education courses, & conferences.
• Assures that all Association activities are carried out within the limits of the Chapter bylaws and conform to state and National ABC policy.
• Keep the Board of Directors fully appraised of all National policy positions proposed and continuing programs, objectives, and schedule of events.
• Attend all board meetings, executive committee meetings, committee meetings & chapter functions when possible.
• Develop the annual chapter budget, in conjunction with the Vice President, and the assistance of the Treasurer.
• Is responsible for ensuring the Chapter has adequate income through membership increase, membership retention, and non-dues income to maintain the budget in balance and build chapter equity.
• The President/CEO oversees the Executive Vice President’s ministerial duties related to the day-to-day operations of the Training Trust; evaluates and manages service providers and ensures compliance with ERISA, DOL standards, and state and federal guidelines.
• Recommends candidates for board members and trustees in conjunction with the nominating committee.
• Evaluate and develop members as future leaders of the association.
• Plan necessary state leadership conferences in cooperation with the chair-elect.
• Determine benefits to chapter and involve in National ABC activities.
• Represent the chapter at National meetings and national association business.
• Understand basic labor relations concepts and advise members accordingly.
• Understand legal issues facing ABC Illinois members.
• Represent the Illinois Chapter and its members’ interests to ABC National in daily affairs.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Professional writing

Non-profit experience

Membership development

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Labor Relations, or other similar field

Job description

Associated Builders & Contractors –Illinois Chapter is seeking a President to serve as the association's chief executive, leading staff, programs, and policy initiatives in Elk Grove, Illinois. You will oversee governance, budgeting, external relations, and member services while ensuring compliance with bylaws and applicable laws.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff development, and strong public affairs capabilities, with responsibilities spanning training, events, and chapter