President

Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain seeks an experienced President & CEO to provide strategic and operational leadership for the chapter, overseeing membership value, finance, and external relations. You will manage budgets, staff and programs, and serve as the spokesperson for the organization before boards, committees, and industry partners.

The role requires a strong track record in nonprofit governance, policy development, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on growth,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related field.
• CAE designation strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing budgets, staff, and complex operations.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations, funding sources, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead ABC Rocky Mountain with strategic plan implementation and staff oversight.
• Manage budget, finances, and contracts with fiscal discipline and transparency.
• Engage and inform Board of Directors with timely updates and governance support.
• Foster membership value, external relations, and advocacy initiatives for stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Board communications

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Policy development

Nonprofit governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related field

CAE designation strongly preferred

Job description

Founded in 1950, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association with 68 chapters representing over 24,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms with nearly two million employees. ABC Rocky Mountain’s membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry. ABC promotes free enterprise in the construction industry and this fundamental belief is core to all we do.

The ABC Rocky Mountain chapter covers the states of Colorado and Wyoming. Current membership stands at 123 members.

The President and CEO provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure that the mission, goals and objectives of the Chapter are achieved in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In collaboration with, and under the general vision set forth by the board of directors, provides hands-on management of all areas of the Chapter including membership value and development, employee relations and development, finance and accounting, internal and external communication, technology, and political, government and public relations. As the spokesperson and face of the Chapter, professionally represents the Chapter before both internal and external groups.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Board and Association Relations

• Plays the lead role in the implementation of the Chapters strategic plan with the staff. Monitors progress of the objectives delegated to key staff to ensure completion.
• Engages and communicates regularly with the Board of Directors to keep them apprised of progress toward established goals. Provides board with sufficient internal, economic, legislative and industry updates as well as structure to enable them to make sound decisions for the Chapter.
• Researches, proposes and implements changes to policies, by-laws, and programs approved by the Board of Directors that will improve the financial or value position of the Chapter.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with Chapter Officers, committees, task forces, trusts, etc.

Internal Relations

• Works in conjunction with the Executive Committee and the Investment/Audit Committee to develop annual budget to continuous financial stability. Collaborates with Treasurer to assess and improve the financial status of the Chapter. In addition to the approval of the Chair of the Board, authorizes all invoices, financials statements and expenses. Reviews and authorizes contracts as approved in the budget or as an ad hoc expenditure approved by the Executive Committee.
• Ensures and manages process for collection of membership dues.
• Leads the human resources function. Recruits, hires, trains, engages, promotes, coaches, evaluates performances, develops and terminates staff in accordance with Chapter policies and all federal and state labor laws. Evaluates current competencies and performance measures to develop an effective team. Responsible for overseeing and budgeting for all compensation and benefits.
• Champions an exceptional member service culture by providing staff with the training, technology, equipment, facilities, and support to provide cooperative and efficient solutions to members. Proposes recommendations for improvement or purchase to the Board and implements as appropriate.

Member Relations

• Responsible for membership growth and retention by providing value and enhanced services to Chapter. Uses various mediums to communicate and drive the value proposition to membership. Reaches out to members to cultivate relationships that improve member satisfaction.
• Proposes, coordinates and presents high-quality and relevant content to membership events and activities to cultivate member competencies. Researches legislation, data and trends in the industry and interprets implication to members. Recommends best practices.

External Relations

• Networks with, monitors and/or participates in other industry associations, commissions, professional networks, government agencies, legislative bodies, to monitor economic, government, industry and public and private sector activities. Maintains contact with personnel to educate and garner support for industry initiatives impacting Chapter and its members.
• Takes a lead role in construction industry advocacy issues.
• May be involved in political campaigns, political action committees and fundraising.

Specialized Skills:

• Proven experience in managing a budget and staff in a complex association and a demonstrated ability to both lead and build the capabilities of a diverse team.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations, public and private funding sources, training and education institutions, various community stakeholders and other public decision-making bodies.
• Experience nurturing strategic local, state and federal government agency and elected official relationships.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related field equivalent and 7-10 years experience in association management.
• CAE designation strongly preferred.
• Financial Management: Demonstrated knowledge in financial management and the ability to communicate and present financial statements, forecasts and concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Leadership experience: Has a track record of successfully leading teams and managing complex operations. Has a strong sense of urgency and situational awareness and exceptional interpersonal skills. Experience as a senior manager or executive in a non-profit or business organization is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to organize and motivate groups, problem-solving skills, project design and development.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, funders, community partners, board members and elected officials.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors/Board Committees, managing Board relations and coordinating committee activities.
• Ability to demonstrate and earn trust with boardand staff; reflectedto others as a visionary, balancing "big picturethinking" with attention to detail.
• Passion for the mission: Must have a strong commitment to the organization’s mission and values, with a desire to make a positive impact on the community.
• Managerial skills: Has experience in policy and program development and implementation, personnel management, organization analysis, and budget and finance management. Has strong organizational skills, high attention to detail to ensure accuracy, great problem solving and time management skills.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

To achieve our mission, we hire energetic and fun‑loving individuals who possess the following skills:

• Success in leading, mentoring, and developing high performing teams.
• Professional demeanor and presentation of self.
• Ability to organize and manage several priorities simultaneously while working under pressure and deadlines.
• Organizational awareness & resourcefulness - understanding of whom to engage and how to engage in order to identify solutions & resolve issues.
• Ability to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
• Demonstrates the highest level of personal and ethical standards.
• Strongly encouraged to have a personal and work mission statement.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

It is the continuing policy of ABC Rocky Mountain to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy‑related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal or state law, local ordinance or Executive Orders. ABC Rocky Mountain an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disability Specifications:

ADA: ABC will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Physical Demands:

Whileperforming the responsibilities of the President& CEO, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The position will require 30% travel to National and State meetings and events.

Workis performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards and to remain in a stationary position 75%-90% of the time. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.