Strategic Subcontractor Sourcing Manager

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.