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Software People Inc.

Program Manager

Columbus, OH

SBA 8a/SDB, WBENC, NJ MWBE, NY MWBE, VA SWaM, DE OMWBE Additional Information If this sounds like the right job for you, then use the button below to submit your resume. We look forward to receiving ...

SLSCO

Project Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$85K - $165K/yr

The Project Manager ensures adherence to NYC procurement regulations, MWBE and diversity participation goals, prevailing wage requirements, and agency-specific procedures, while fostering ...

SLSCO Ltd.

Assistant Project Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Assistin MWBE participation tracking, certified payroll review, and prevailing wage compliance. * Collaborate with design consultants, subcontractors, and agency representatives to resolve issues ...

IMCS Group

Lead Consultant | Java | J2EE

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

IMCS Group is one of the fastest growing MWBE staffing firms in the U.S. They are seeking a Lead Consultant with expertise in Java and J2EE to work independently in the financial or banking domain.

IMCS Group

Senior Consultant | Java | J2EE

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$56.75 - $72.50/hr

Job Summary : IMCS Group is one of the fastest growing MWBE staffing firms in the U.S. They are seeking a Senior Consultant with expertise in Java and J2EE to work independently on full stack ...

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What are some common challenges faced by MWBE program coordinators, and how can applicants prepare to address them?

MWBE program coordinators often face challenges such as ensuring compliance with complex government regulations, effectively communicating program benefits to diverse business owners, and accurately tracking participation goals. Applicants can prepare by familiarizing themselves with local and federal MWBE policies, developing strong organizational skills, and gaining experience in stakeholder outreach. Being proactive in problem-solving and demonstrating cultural competence are also valuable for navigating the unique needs of minority and women-owned businesses.

What is an MWBE job?

An MWBE job typically refers to positions related to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs). These roles often involve managing compliance, procurement, or business development opportunities for MWBEs in government or corporate contracts. Employees in MWBE-related jobs may work for agencies that certify businesses, ensure fair participation in contracts, or assist minority and women-owned businesses in growth and development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an MWBE program manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an MWBE Program Manager, you need a strong understanding of supplier diversity, procurement processes, and compliance requirements, typically supported by a degree in business or public administration. Familiarity with contract management systems, supplier databases, and relevant certification programs like NMSDC or WBENC is often required. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills help you engage stakeholders and ensure program effectiveness. These skills are crucial for promoting equitable opportunities, ensuring regulatory adherence, and fostering inclusive business partnerships.

What is the difference between Mwbe vs Construction Laborer?

AspectMwbeConstruction Laborer
CredentialsMay require certifications in safety or specific trade skillsTypically no formal certifications required, but safety training is common
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, project management, consultingConstruction sites, physically demanding environment
Industry UsageUsed across various industries including construction, consulting, and project managementPrimarily in construction and manual labor roles
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing business or certification roles with manual laborIndividuals seeking manual labor or construction-related jobs

While Mwbe often refers to a business certification or management role, Construction Laborer is a hands-on, manual position on construction sites. The main differences lie in credentials, work environment, and industry usage, with Mwbe focusing more on business or administrative aspects and Construction Laborer on physical construction work.

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DBE Compliance Manager

City of Augusta, GA

Augusta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

This position performs highly responsible administration for monitoring and enforcing Augusta Georgia's plan for ensuring equal opportunity in contract administration. Encourages increased involvement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Minority and Women Owned Businesses (M/WBE) and Local Small Business (LSB) programs in the Augusta Procurement process. Reports to the Compliance Director and works with the Mayor and Commissioners, Administrator, Deputy Administrators, Procurement and other department heads, management, attorneys, employees, and the media and general community to provide insight relative to DBE and M/WBE and LSBP matters and decisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
  • Establish, develop, administer, and implement criteria, procedures, and related forms for the Minority and Women Owned Businesses (M/WBE) and Local Small Business (LSB) programs. Evaluate the feasibility of accepting certifications for (M/WBE & LSB) from other governmental entities or industry groups, within or outside the Program Area ("provisional certification"). Verifies and approves M/WBE and LSB certification/denial status.
  • Reviews bids that provide a goal for DBE (M/WBE & LSB) participation and recommends a bidder be awarded a contract only where the bidder has demonstrated Good Faith Efforts to meet the designated goals. Provides assistance in complying with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) guidelines to applicable departments. Assist in assessing or evaluating M/WBE and/or LSB availability and capacity for specific scopes of work, including for the purposes of goal-setting. Strategize and implement capacity building assistance for M/WBEs and LSBs, including in association with non-governmental third parties (e.g., industry groups, local Chambers of Commerce, community partners, anchor institutions).
  • Prepare and submit the DBE Semi-Annual Report to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Prepare periodic DBE (M/WBE & LSBOP) data reports for internal and external use. Oversee and assist in required reporting of DBE (M/WBE & LSB) utilization on City contracts.
  • Assist in investigating and evaluating Good Faith Efforts. Assist in evaluating Commercially Useful Function of DBEs (M/WBEs & LSBs) in bidding and post-bidding processes. Assist in tracking participation by DBEs (M/WBEs & LSBs) on City contracts. Monitor compliance by vendors with regard to contracts, bid submissions, payments, and other post-award Activities as related to DBE (M/WBE & LSB) firms.
  • Refers local small businesses to agencies for development assistance bonding, financial and technical assistance. Assist in organizing and conducting M/WBE and LSBP certification workshops to assist potential applicants with the process. Assists in organizing and conducting M/WBE and LSBP business development workshops to assist certified and non-certified firms with various business development topics.
  • Assists the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO) for accomplishing the objective as required by 49 C.F.R. Part 26. Creates a system to register, monitor, audit, and enforce certification program. Works with project managers or user agencies to divide larger projects into smaller projects or contracts when commercially appropriate, in order to create more opportunities for M/WBEs and LSBs to participate in contracts let by Augusta, Georgia.
  • Maintains DBE bidder's list for the Georgia Department of Transportation, and other contracts as required by 49C.F.R. Part 26. Communicates with other Federal, State and Local Agencies as required. Maintains MWBE bidder's list for Augusta Richmond County, and other contracts as required by the MWBE Ordinance Maintains LSBP bidder's list for Augusta Richmond County, and other contracts as required by the LSBP Ordinance.
  • Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Required minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Law, or a closely related field, and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience administering Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE), Local Small Business (LSB), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), or related supplier diversity/compliance programs governed by Federal, State, or Local laws, regulations, and policies, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
OR
Associate's degree in Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Law, or a closely related field, and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience administering Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE), Local Small Business (LSB), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), or related supplier diversity/compliance programs governed by Federal, State, or Local laws, regulations, and policies, including five (5) years of supervisory experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Law, or a closely related field, with three (3) years of progressively responsible experience administering Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE), Local Small Business (LSB), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), or related supplier diversity/compliance programs governed by Federal, State, or Local laws, regulations, and policies, including two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws, especially those pertaining to the disadvantaged business enterprise program and Section 3.
  • Knowledge of relevant state and local codes and ordinances for contracting.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in updating and maintaining computer hardware and software.
  • Strong people skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Training/presentation skills.

Licensing:
  • Possession of valid driver's license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
  • Data Utilization: Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data. Includes exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations, referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components, and in the formulation of operational strategy.
  • Human Interaction: Requires the ability to act as a first-line supervisor, including instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and evaluating employee job performance.
  • Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
  • Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
  • Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
  • Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
  • Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.
  • Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
  • Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
  • Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Training & Supervisory Responsibility:
  • Two to five staff

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

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