Small Business Manager

We are seeking a Small Business Manager to support project requirements related to small business participation and utilization. This role plays a key part in ensuring qualified small businesses are identified, engaged, and provided meaningful opportunities throughout the life of the project. The Small Business Manager works closely with project leadership, procurement teams, subcontractors, and small business partners to promote transparency, accountability, and successful collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Implement and manage project-level small business participation and utilization goals
• Identify, prequalify, and engage qualified small businesses for subcontracting and supplier opportunities
• Serve as the primary liaison between project leadership, procurement teams, and small business partners
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify scopes of work suitable for small business participation
• Ensure small businesses have fair, open, and meaningful opportunities to compete for project work
• Track, monitor, and report small business participation, awards, and performance against established goals
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to small business engagement and utilization
• Support outreach activities, networking events, pre-bid meetings, and informational sessions for small businesses
• Address and help resolve participation-related concerns or barriers in coordination with project leadership
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier diversity and small business inclusion

What You Bring

• Working knowledge of small business participation, supplier diversity, and subcontracting practices
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams and external business partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-driven environment
• Ability to track metrics, maintain documentation, and prepare reports for leadership review
• Understanding of procurement processes, subcontractor coordination, and vendor onboarding
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience supporting small business programs, supplier diversity initiatives, procurement, or project coordination
• Experience working in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or industrial project environments
• Experience coordinating subcontractors or vendors on large or multi-phase projects

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience identifying, prequalifying, or engaging small businesses for subcontracting or supplier opportunities?
• Have you tracked and reported small business participation metrics (awards, utilization, or compliance) for leadership, clients, or agencies?
• Do you have experience working in a construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or industrial project environment?
• Are you able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project-driven environment?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000