About BIG
Build It Green (BIG) is a nonprofit organization of building industry thought leaders and practitioners who share a vision for better buildings and a diligence for getting results. We are driving innovation and exciting initiatives in the residential building and energy efficiency industries and making a measurable difference for homes, people and the environment. To maximize our impact, we partner with thousands of building professionals, as well as industry partners, utilities, and government agencies. Learn more at: www.builditgreen.org.
BIG offers a friendly, positive work environment and a passionate work culture. Our HQ office is located in the heart of downtown Oakland at 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 620; close to BART, the 12th Street/City Center Station and AC Transit Bus lines. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance and 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match, paid holidays and time off.
About the Position
The Contractor Support Manager supports key contractors participating in utility and financing programs implemented and managed by Build It Green. Support includes relationship development, mentoring, communications, and new contractor recruitment with residential building contractors. The Manager provides support and client relationship selling, and may spend up to 80% of the time in the field meeting contractor clients. Work is conducted in the field, in the Build It Green office, and may be conducted via pre-approved telecommuting.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Client Management
  • Provide relationship development and management with assigned partner contractor clients.
  • Contractor client services will be conducted via email, telephone and in-person presentation.
  • Mentor contractors as guidance is required for new contractor set-up or when a program expectation is not being fulfilled by the contractor. Provide clear communications and information updates as needed,
  • Report account management activities provided, issues identified by contractors, and other feedback as collected and enter activities into a customer relationship management (CRM) platform (SalesForce) daily.
  • Identify tactics to develop contractor knowledge and understanding of program requirements so that the contractor is equipped to participate in the program and to be successful. Identify new tactics, methods, and efficiencies in providing contractor support services as new programs come onboard.
  • Must be able to commute/drive to client contractor business locations as needed, must have access to reliable transportation.
Communication and Public Speaking
  • Prepare and deliver presentations on the utility and finance programs managed by Build It Green and/or present to external audiences.
  • Speak before groups of customers or employees of organizations. Must be a confident and professional presenter.
Team and People Coordination
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, trainers, and outside vendors and sub-contractors to ensure services are delivered on time, within budget and organization methods.
  • Coordinate with cross-departmental staff.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Provide proactive and regular communication with the Contract Services Manager, with the team and other program managers, as needed.
Finance and Administration
  • Monitor and report project and task budget(s) related to program activities using appropriate information systems and provide timely accurate reporting to manager, service partners and other internal colleagues.
  • Manage tasks including communication, budget control, and invoicing.
  • Ensure project, program or service documentation including but not limited to manuals, policies, and procedures, is accurate, complete and current.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year College or university in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience such as would be gained working 5 years in the construction industry.
  • Minimum 3 years knowledge about residential construction/building science skills with an intermediate working knowledge of energy efficiency, building science, HVAC, construction or related fields.
  • Clear, concise and effective communications, verbally and in writing to present ideas and information to employees, clients, management and/or other stakeholders.
  • Collaboration skills to be able to maximize team coordination and enhanced results.
  • Problem-Solver. As an action-oriented self-starter, you’re eager to apply your expertise to provide solutions to questions and request for guidance.
  • Personable. Establish and nurture highly effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders to support and advance project objectives with contractor clients.
  • Credible. With reliable residential building science knowledge to provide support, and establish credibility as a reliable resource to the client.
  • Knowledge of computer systems principles and procedures including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and other relevant programs, such as the ability to conduct webinars, draft reports using Excel or provide written guide or instruction in Word. Ability to conduct internet web research info lookups etc. Experience working with web-based CRM platforms to view, manage and enter data.
  • Basic office management skills (telephone, use of other office equipment).
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities with minimal supervision and to meet deadlines. Excellent organizational skills required.
Other
  • Valid California Drivers’ License, a good driving record and access to a reliable personal vehicle. Position is office based, however does require travel by automobile up to 80% of the time.
  • Mileage incurred as a result of driving your personal vehicle for company business, (excluding your regular commute to/from home to the office) is reimbursable at the IRS Standard Mileage Rate.
  • Personal cell phone usage for business expense incurred is reimbursable according to the Build It Green cell phone expense reporting procedure.
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, during business hours as identified by client contract, occasional overtime.


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