Cumming Group

Small Business Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$100kDetected 6 days ago

ProcurementCommunicationPublic SpeakingConstruction Management

About the role

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make.
With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
Our firm is currently hiring a Small Business Specialist with experience in public works construction projects.

Meets with general contractors, sub-contractors, and the local trade unions to arrange job placement and apprenticeship enrollment for "We Build" graduates on Los Angeles Unified School
Develops and maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trades unions, community and faith-based organizations, and local agencies to help support participation in the
Refers participants to other social services support programs and agencies as case warrants.
Develops and maintains master calendar for LAUSD's Small Business and Contractor Academy programs.
Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
school building construction program and procurement services process including "We Build" students and graduates.

Knowledge and Skills Required:
A valid California Driver's License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
Candidates without a degree may compensate for experience on a year for year basis for up to two years.

Pre-apprenticeship and State-governed apprenticeship training programs.
Procedures and entrance requirements for each local trade union's apprenticeship program.
Available workforce development resources.
Potential employment barriers.
All applicable laws, regulations, and codes related to the Small Business Administration and apprenticeship employment.
Principles and practices of the construction and goods and service industry.
Excellent communication skills.
Assimilating information from various sources.
Working effectively with various diverse groups.
Compliance and Collaboration.
Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials.
Preparing presentations,

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short and long-term disability
Monitors the "We Build" Program's training programs at designated Division of Adult and Career Education Occupational and Skills Centers by reviewing trainee evaluations, skills progress,
Provides information and written reports to Small Business Supervisors for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee and other audiences.
Required Education and Experience:

luding childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classific

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