Trade Network Development Manager

Job Description:

• Scout, source, and attract skilled trade subcontractors and material suppliers across target service territories
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified trade partners to reduce project delays caused by labor shortages
• Partner with Reconstruction Project Managers and Estimators to identify trade capacity gaps and specialty trade requirements
• Establish and execute vetting processes evaluating technical capabilities, project history, safety records, and financial stability
• Conduct screening interviews, verify references, and inspect past project portfolios
• Align trade partners on craftsmanship standards, job site protocols, communication expectations, and project timelines
• Collect, verify, and maintain MSAs, trade licenses, background checks, COIs, and required insurance endorsements
• Monitor expiring compliance documents and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for expired credentials on active job sites
• Track subcontractor performance metrics including delivery, quality, punch-list efficiency, cleanup, and warranty responsiveness
• Conduct performance reviews and facilitate conflict resolution between field project teams and trade partners
• Maintain a vendor scoring and tiering system to reward top-performing trades with recurring work

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years in vendor management, subcontractor procurement, or trade coordination within residential/commercial construction, restoration, or reconstruction
• Strong practical understanding of construction MSAs, lien waivers, W-9s, and COI endorsement requirements
• Working knowledge of reconstruction trade scopes, workflows, and standard production rates
• Self-starter capable of managing priorities independently using modern digital tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, CRM/ERP platforms)
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, comfortable engaging both corporate executives and independent trade owners
• Experience with construction management platforms such as Procore, BuilderTrend, JobNimbus, or Dash/Restoration Manager is a plus
• Ability to source and evaluate specialized trade contractors and material suppliers
• Knowledge of state/local trade licenses, background checks, insurance documentation, and required COI endorsements

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Home office stipend
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Home office setup stipend and technology package
• 100% remote work flexibility
• 100% Employer-funded Life Insurance
• Sponsored Professional Certifications