Position Overview
Kelso Building Services is seeking a Strategic Subcontractor Sourcing Manager to drive rapid fulfillment support across our national service footprint. This role focuses on building and maintaining a high-quality subcontractor network that supports daily work order execution, closes service gaps, and protects client SLAs in real time.
Core Responsibilities
- Source qualified subcontractors in active and emerging service markets.
- Close immediate trade coverage gaps impacting work order execution.
- Vet licensing, insurance, safety compliance, and trade certifications.
- Qualify labor rates and ensure competitive pricing alignment.
- Coordinate with Sales, ASG, and Operations teams to align vendor onboarding
- Maintain an up-to-date trade and geographic coverage database.
- Track vendor response times and SLA adherence.
- Assist in future vendor scorecard development and performance improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Vendor onboarding cycle time.
- SLA recovery rate in subcontractor-supported markets.
- Coverage density by trade and geography.
- Cost variance against labor benchmarks.
- First-time completion rate.
Qualifications
- 3–7 years of experience in facilities management, vendor management, or trade sourcing.
- Strong understanding of HVAC and multi-trade service environments.
- Experience with CMMS platforms (Salesforce, Service Titan, Corrigo, Fexa, etc.).
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational capability.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced service environment.