Small Business Specialist

**About Us** Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients. **Job Summary** Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community? Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients? Triangle is waiting for you to join our team! **This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Unified School District. ** The ideal candidate will have experience in small business or workforce development, community outreach, and the construction industry, with knowledge of apprenticeship programs, public procurement, and contractor engagement. They should be skilled at building partnerships, coordinating events and training programs, assisting small businesses with contracting opportunities, and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. Strong organizational, presentation, and relationship-building skills are essential. **Responsibilities** - Assists in the development, marketing and execution of seminars and/or symposiums for contractors, architects, engineers, construction management professionals, and goods and service providers to increase competitiveness of the small business enterprise. - Provides information to District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations, education agencies, and the public concerning the procurement policies and procedures applicable to the Los Angeles Unified School District's Procurement Services and the Facilities Services Division. - Meets with general contractors, sub-contractors, and the local trade unions to arrange job placement and apprenticeship enrollment for We Build graduates on Los Angeles Unified School District projects. - Monitors the We Build Program's training programs at designated Division of Adult and Career Education Occupational and Skills Centers by reviewing trainee evaluations, skills progress, training track, and attendance records. - Develops and maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trades unions, community and faith-based organizations, and local agencies to help support participation in the school building construction program and procurement services process including We Build students and graduates. - Refers participants to other social services support programs and agencies as case warrants. - Represents the District's Small Business Enterprise at community events and meetings to provide information to prospective employers, small business owners, and other participants about eligibility requirements, training curriculum, business and contracting opportunities, and construction career opportunities with the District. - Develops and maintains master calendar for LAUSD's Small Business and Contractor Academy programs. - Assists small businesses with navigating the certification process and working with offices within LAUSD to obtain information on upcoming bidding opportu…