CEO - Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc
Position to be filled by: January 1, 2025
Company: Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc.
Location: Cumberland CID/Atlanta, Georgia
Category: Member trade association representing commercial construction
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's
Experience Requirement: 10+ years
How to Apply: email ESTF@agcga.org with cover letter and resume
Job Description & Details:
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Applications will be accepted through 9/15/2024 and interviews with finalists will take place in Q4 2024. The selected candidate will accept the role of Executive Vice President throughout 2025 while working under the mentorship of the current CEO of 29 years, and upon his retirement, transition to the role of CEO on January 1, 2026.
Position Purpose: Provide the overall leadership, strategic management, planning, resource allocation, tactical administration and day-to-day operation of the Association including headquarters and field activities plus oversight of all staff and their accountability to ensure exceptional value and service is provided to members, corporate objectives are attained, and a successful, growing organization is sustained, all in keeping with the Association’s vision, mission and core values.
Core Responsibilities: The Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The Chief Executive Officer oversees the work of the collective staff. Chief Executive Officer has the following areas of responsibility:
1. Serve as staff liaison with Board of Directors assisting the Board in successfully performing their governance and fiduciary roles
2. Motivate staff to consistently achieve as a high-performing team to maximize their effectiveness in meeting member and organizational needs
3. Oversee and participate in member development and engagement efforts to ensure quality growth of organization and achievement of annual goals
4. Demonstrate leadership to enhance the stature, reputation and image of AGC Georgia
5. Advocate for comprehensive construction industry workforce development
6. Serve as staff liaison on matters relating to affiliated internal and external entities
Knowledge of sound business, financial, non-profit management and governance practices is required and familiarity with the construction industry is a plus.
Minimum ten years of successful non-profit or trade association executive management and fiduciary experience involving closely working with a Board of Directors. Familiar with navigating challenges and opportunities with a large, membership-based, statewide organization is preferred.
-Possess strong leadership, administration and advocacy skills
-Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills both in print and digital environments
-Have a mastery of modern technology including commonly used Microsoft Office programs
-Highly organized
-Exhibit the understanding and desire to run an efficient and responsive staff
-Anticipate, recommend and implement changes as needed
-Demonstrate comfort working effectively in fast-paced environment
-Relate well to all types of people in all levels of a business structure
-Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills
-Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to command respect from Board members, customers/members, political, business and community leaders, industry officials, coworkers, etc.
-Inspire others to grow, develop and do their best work
-Demonstrate good common sense and practical business judgment
-Show a willingness to learn and adapt
About Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc.
AGC Georgia is a 501(c)6 statewide trade association that was founded in 1928. It is one of 89 chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. and headquartered in northwest metro Atlanta. AGC Georgia’s most recent honor was being named AGC of America’s Large Chapter of the Year in 2023. The association has over 600 member firms (general and specialty contractors, suppliers and service providers) throughout Georgia representing the commercial construction industry. The professional staff is comprised of 12 full-time and 2 part-time employees and operates on a $4.5 million budget and has a healthy investment portfolio. Other entities under the AGC Georgia umbrella include a 501(c)3 foundation, a state political action committee and a $200+ million multiple employer retirement plan. Contractor members also have access to the association’s 40+ year old mutual captive insurance company worker’s compensation program. The association owns and manages its headquarters that was completely renovated in 2021. The free standing 20,000 sf building includes 6,000 sf of dedicated office space for association employees. Another 6,000 sf is occupied by a non-profit tenant and the remaining space is a multi-room training center.