Executive Director

Executive Director - Design Build Institute of America – Western Pacific Region

Full-Time, Exempt Position

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Western Pacific Region (WPR) is seeking a regional Executive Director (ED).

Overview of the Executive Director Role

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief staff leader of the DBIA-WPR. The ED is responsible for implementing the organization's mission, the Regional Board of Director's (Board) strategic vision, ensuring operational success, and strengthening DBIA's presence across the region. This role combines strategic leadership with hands on management, focusing on both the organization's long-term goals and daily operations. This position will report to the Board.

The ED plays a crucial role in enhancing DBIA‑WPR's impact throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii and ensuring its relevance in member-driven organizations related to the construction industry.

The Executive Director role is a remote position with required in‑region residency and regular travel for events and meetings.

About DBIA‑WPR

DBIA‑WPR which is comprised of California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii advances the use of design‑build project delivery and supports professionals through education, advocacy, and community engagement. As part of a national organization rooted in collaboration and innovation, the region plays a critical role in strengthening the design‑build industry across the Western states.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Strategic planning: Contribute to and implement the organization's long-term strategy.
• Operational oversight: Manage day-to-day operations, staffing, and administrative functions.
• Staff leadership: Supervise and mentor staff, fostering a productive work environment.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and organizational best practices.
• Maintain effective communication with the Board, providing timely updates on operations, strategy, and performance.

Fundraising and Financial Management

• Fundraising leadership: Lead fundraising efforts, including developing campaigns and coordinating events.
• Financial oversight: Ensure financial health through budgeting, reporting, and compliance with regulations and Board policies.

Board Relations

• Collaboration with Board leadership: Work closely with the Board Executive Committee of elected officers to fulfill the organization's mission and provide regular updates on operations, strategy and staff.
• Collaboration with Board: Assist Board directors with implementation of the strategic vision and mission.
• Assistant Secretary to the Board: Act as a resource to the Secretary of the Board, responsible for well-maintained and organized organization documentation, and assist with Board agendas, meeting materials, minutes, and follow up action items.

Member and Industry Engagement

• Stakeholder relationships: Build and maintain relationships with members, partners, vendors, and other related member organizations.
• Advocacy: Represent the organization at local, state, and national levels, promoting its mission and initiatives.

Chapter and Event Support

• Events and chapter support: Support individual WPR-approved events hosted by WPR and its individual chapters throughout the region (California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii) as directed by the Board.
• Equality: Manage staff and the region's calendar to not prioritize one event (or one Chapter) over another, without Board leadership approval.
• Recommend staffing levels (in person vs. remote) based on event needs and budget.
• Ensure all events and operations comply with existing state laws where WPR operates.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred; MBA a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of senior management experience in the nonprofit, association, or related field OR 10 years of comparable experience in event or project management.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors or governance body.
• Familiarity with the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry.
• Skills: Strong skills in leadership, communication (written and verbal), relationship management, public speaking, marketing and strategic planning abilities are essential. Ethical decision‑making and commitment to organizational transparency.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe products; and experience with Cvent is a plus.
• DBIA or Associate DBIA credential desired OR ability to obtain Associate DBIA designation within 12 months of hire; WPR‑funded.

Location

• The ED must reside within California within 30 miles from one of the following metro areas: Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, or Sacramento.
• This fully remote role requires regular travel to events across the Western Pacific Region.

Compensation Range: $110,000 - $140,000 annual salary