Small Business Liaison

Thalle Construction Company; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical

Dental

Vision

Short/Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

Company holidays

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. seeks a motivated Small Business Liaison to lead engagement with small businesses on federal contracting projects, ensuring FAR compliance and fostering strong subcontractor relationships.

The role is based in Hillsborough, NC and collaborates with Compliance, Estimating, PM, and Procurement to identify SBEs and monitor Good Faith Efforts. The Small Business Liaison will oversee SBE certification, progress reporting, and procurement compliance across projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Communications, Public Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in construction compliance, subcontracting, procurement, supplier diversity, small business development, or related field preferred.
• Experience with federal, state or local government contracting requirements is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for frequent interdepartmental interaction.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, focused, self-motivated, possess good work ethic and be a team player.
• Ability to travel periodically for outreach events, project meetings, and business development activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Sharepoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• FAR, DOT, and FHWA Regulation Mastery: Possess in-depth knowledge and ability to interpret and apply FAR guidelines in small business engagement.
• SBE Coordination and Engagement: Maintain a database of SBEs for opportunities within the heavy civil construction industry.
• SBE Certification Review and Verification: Verify certification status of SBEs for validity and relevance.
• Goal Evaluation and Compliance Monitoring: Assess and report on small business goals and Good Faith Efforts.
• Progress Reporting: Monitor and report SBE participation across projects to ensure compliance.
• Procurement Compliance Oversight: Oversee SBE compliance in procurement stages, especially closeout.
• Policy and Procedure Improvement: Recommend improvements to SBE policies aligning with regulations.
• Community Outreach and Promotion: Plan outreach programs to engage SBE community and promote partnerships.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Use data to analyze SBE involvement trends for strategic decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a motivated and organized Small Business Liaison to lead and enhance our company's engagement with small businesses in the heavy civil construction sector. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and fostering meaningful partnerships with small businesses under federal contracting guidelines.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC, and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the Southeast, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, and on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us). The Tully Group is one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace.

Location

Hillsborough, NC

Job Title

Small Business Liaison

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Overview

The Small Business Liaison will work closely with Compliance, Estimating, Project Management and Procurement teams to identify qualified small business opportunities, maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors, support good-faith outreach efforts, and assist with meeting contractual small business participation requirements on federal and other public-sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

• FAR, DOT, and FHWA Regulation Mastery: Possess in-depth knowledge and ability to interpret and apply FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), DOT (Department of Transportation), and FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) guidelines in all aspects of small business engagement and contracting.
• SBE Coordination and Engagement: Actively coordinate and communicate to maintain and update a comprehensive database of SBEs for prime and subcontracting opportunities within the heavy civil construction industry.
• SBE Certification Review and Verification: Diligently review and verify the certification status of SBEs, focusing on the validity and relevance of their certifications.
• Goal Evaluation and Compliance Monitoring: Assess and report on the achievement of specific small business goals, including Good Faith Efforts in both pre-bid and post-bid phases.
• This includes supporting waiver requests when necessary.
• Progress Reporting: Monitor and report on the progress and participation of both SBE and non-SBE entities in our projects, ensuring transparency and adherence to federal requirements.
• Procurement Compliance Oversight: Oversee and ensure SBE compliance in all procurement stages, particularly during the contract closeout process, to uphold federal standards.
• Policy and Procedure Improvement: Periodically evaluate and recommend process improvements to enhance the effectiveness of our SBE Policy and Procedures, ensuring they remain aligned with industry best practices and federal regulations.
• Community Outreach and Promotion: Plan and execute outreach programs to engage and support the SBE community, fostering long-term partnerships and promoting our company's commitment to small business development.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize historical data to interpret, analyze, and report on SBE involvement trends, providing insights for strategic decision-making.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in construction compliance, subcontracting, procurement, supplier diversity, small business development, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with federal, state or local government contracting requirements is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for frequent interdepartmental interaction.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, focused, self-motivated, possess good work ethic and be a team player.
• Candidates will need the ability to multitask and stay organized even under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Sharepoint and Outlook.
• Ability to travel periodically for outreach events, project meetings, and business development activities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
  Work is performed in an office environment with normal office noise including, but not limited to, foot traffic and printers.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug-Free workplace.