Volunteering with AGC
Volunteers play a vital role in leading the industry into the future
Your insight is needed to make the necessary progress to advance the construction industry. There are many different ways to get involved and make an impact! Select a category below to learn more about how you can get involved in AGC of America.
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Explore Volunteer Opportunities
There are many opportunities available to meet your needs. Select a category to learn more about how you can get involved in AGC of America and make the most of your membership!
Local AGC Chapters
Begin your volunteer journey by getting involved in your local chapter. There are many opportunities available to share your input and make an impact on the future of the industry. Learn More »
Micro-Volunteer
Short-term roles provide the opportunity to get involved in a project that requires less of a time commitment but allows for creativity and building connections. Learn More »
AGC Committee Members
Serve on one of the many committees that drive AGC’s mission and creates valuable new programs and resources for members and the industry. Learn More »
Committee & Division Leadership
AGC's committees are led by a chair and vice chair that help guide and facilitate conversations and projects. Leadership positions are open to active committee members. Learn More »
National Leadership
The Board of Directors is the governing body of AGC of America. The Board has full authority to define policy governing its own conduct and the affairs of the Association. The Board is composed of the AGC Officers, the Occupational Division Chairs and Vice Chairs, the Specialty Contractors Council Chair, the Service & Supply Council Chair, the President of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and nine (9) members selected by the President. AGC of America is also governed by a Management Committee and a Board of Governors. Learn More »
Benefits of Getting Involved
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Network
Collaborate and work together with fellow members, make lasting connections, and find new professional opportunities.
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Gain new skills
AGC can help you develop crucial leadership skills, public speaking, writing, and more.
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Learn
Stay on top of issues that affect the industry and learn more about different topic areas.
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Share your knowledge
Make a difference by sharing your expertise. Your knowledge helps AGC collectively advance the industry by developing new programs and resources.
AGC Committees
Our volunteers work to advance the AGC mission by exchanging ideas and lead change from within the construction industry.
- Business Development Forum Steering Committee
The mission of the AGC Business Development Forum is to be a valuable resource for AGC member firms, from all divisions, for actionable information and tools that help improve business development programs and results.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/month - Group Size
12 members - Term Length
2 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
2 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Monthly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000 - Recommended Experience: Mid to senior business development professional
- Time Commitment
- Contract Documents Forum (CDF) Steering Committee
AGC's CDF is recognized as the leader in providing and continually improving upon balanced contract documents for the construction industry by:
- Being aware of the needs and concerns of AGC members and chapters.
- Advocating equitable risk allocation between Designers, Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors and Sureties.
- Actively participating in the creation and endorsement of a comprehensive family of documents and educating all parties in their use.
- Providing critical information to the industry on contract documents issues.
- Reinforcing AGC's commitment to skill, responsibility and integrity through contracts.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/month - Group Size
No limit - Term Length
No limit - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
Year Round - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
2 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Quarterly - Estimated Travel Expenses
Less than $500 - Recommended Experience: All interested AGC members
- Construction Leadership Council (CLC)
The CLC functions as a forum in which members can network, socialize, and exchange ideas on issues facing mid-career construction professionals. The CLC is open to all interested AGC members without the need of a formal appointment process. The steering committee membership rotates on a regular three-year basis.
The purpose of the CLC is to:
- To be an open forum to exchange ideas.
- To be an entry vehicle into AGC to promote new member involvement.
- To foster a strong network among peers.
- To create and promote industry innovation.
- To discuss the most important issues and provide feedback to AGC leadership.
- To help structure AGC for the future.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/month - Group Size
17 - Term Length
3 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention' - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
2 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Monthly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000 - Recommended Experience: Early to mid-career construction professional who is looking for leadership development opportunities
- Diversity & Inclusion Steering Committee
The Diversity & Inclusion Steering Committee's mission is to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all construction industry professionals regardless of one’s background, opinions, perspectives, experiences, or ideas.
The D&I Steering Committee serves as the advisory body for AGC of America’s diversity & inclusion activities. The D&I Steering Committee responsibilities include:
- Identify and develop initiatives to achieve AGC’s D&I Vision and Mission;
- Evaluate steering committee applications and select new at-large steering committee members;
- Promote diversity and inclusion within AGC; and
- Support and promote industry D&I best practices.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/month - Group Size
19 members - Term Length
4 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
2 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Monthly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000
- Environmental Forum Steering Committee
The Environmental Forum Steering Committee guides and influences AGC of America’s environmental advocacy, education and outreach efforts.
- Time Commitment
2 hours per month - Group Size
17-20 members - Term Length
3 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Monthly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000
- Time Commitment
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Committee
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) promotes FAR policies that are consistent with AGC policy and that improve the manner in which the federal government procures construction and construction-related services.
While not required, FAR Committee members are typically attorneys or other experts well versed in the FAR and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Members of the FAR Committee
- Provide feedback on existing and future initiatives, policies, and goals related to regulations that impact federal contractors.
- Communicate with fellow Committee members and AGC Staff Representative and assist Committee Chair as needed.
- Volunteers are encouraged to attend AGC's annual Federal Contractors Conference where the agency attends.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/quarter - Group Size
12 - Term Length
No limit - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
Year Round - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Ad Hoc - Estimated Travel Expenses
$500 - $1,000
- Federal Facilities Committee
The Federal Facilities Committee focuses on issues pertaining to the General Services Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Members of the Federal Facilities Committee serve as a
- Liaison between contractors and the GSA and VA on matters of mutual interest.
- Maintain continuing discussion with GSA and VA representatives on specifications, contract administration, standard contract documents, bidding procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Promote public awareness of the need for justifiable and feasible public works projects.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/quarter - Group Size
50 - Term Length
No limit - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
Year Round - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Quarterly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000
- Financial Issues Committee
To identify opportunities and areas of concern for the construction industry in the fields of tax, accounting, and other financial matters, and to help AGC of America find and advocate for legislative and administrative solutions to those problems.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/month - Group Size
No limit - Term Length
No limit - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
Year Round - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
2 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Quarterly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000
- Time Commitment
- HR Forum Steering Committee
Members of the AGC HR Forum Steering Committee are industry HR professionals who volunteer their time and expertise for the collective benefit of AGC member firms and the industry at large. Members help shape the agenda for HR policy discussions and priorities within the association, and provide input to shape the annual HR Conference and HR Summit.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/month - Group Size
10-14 - Term Length
3 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Monthly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000
- Time Commitment
- International Construction Committee
The International Construction Committee focuses on issues pertaining to the Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. Members of the International Construction Committee serve as a
- To improve the competitive position of United States contractors working abroad.
- To secure a fair share of the overseas construction market for U.S. contractors who bid to multilateral financing agencies.
- To cooperate and meet with international contractor and engineer associations and regional development banks.
- To promote or oppose legislation affecting overseas construction.
- To provide liaison between contractors and the State Department on matters of mutual interest.
- To promote public awareness of the need for justifiable and feasible State Department projects.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/quarter - Group Size
30 - Term Length
No limit - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
Year Round - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Bi-Annually - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000
- IT Steering Committee
The IT Steering Committee will serve several functions, including but not limited to:
- Overseeing the activities of the IT Forum, its sub-forums and task forces.
- Making reports and recommendations to the AGC Executive Board (presentations in person (if necessary) to be done by Chair);
- Developing policy recommendations, meetings, and other events regarding matters within the scope of the IT Forum;
- Establishing and sunsetting sub-forums and task forces within the IT Forum.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/month - Group Size
15 members or more - Term Length
3 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
Year Round - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
2 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Quarterly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000 - Recommended Eligibility: Member professionals in IT, Data, InfoSec, BIM/VDC/Modelling and Innovation ideally in leadership positions currently working for construction companies.
- Lean Construction Forum
AGC’s Lean Construction Forum is focused on growing the implementation of lean practices in the construction industry by providing educational opportunities and developing a community where anyone with an interest in lean construction can come together to engage in a dialog on best practices, share information, and participate in a broad, coordinated effort to promote and define the use of lean concepts and processes within the construction industry.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/month - Group Size
12 members - Term Length
2 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
2 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Monthly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000 - Recommended Experience: Mid to senior GC professional practicing lean principals on the jobsite
- Time Commitment
- Naval Facilities Engineering (NAVFAC) Committee
The NAVFAC Committee serves as a forum for open discussion between AGC members and the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Members of the NAVFAC Committee serve as a
- Liaison between contractors and NAVFAC on matters of mutual interest.
- Maintain continuing discussion with NAVFAC representatives on specifications, contract administration, standard contract documents, bidding procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Promote public awareness of the need for justifiable and feasible public works projects.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/quarter - Group Size
75 - Term Length
No limit - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Quarterly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000
- Project Innovation and Delivery Forum
The Project Innovation and Delivery Forum’s mission is to align the execution of construction projects with the latest innovations in safety, quality and productivity, and to educate the industry on best practices in order to deliver quality projects on time and on budget.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/month - Group Size
12 members - Term Length
2 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
2 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Monthly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000 - Recommended Experience: Mid to senior GC professional who is helping to implement innovative practices on jobsite or an GC who can speak to various delivery methods
- Time Commitment
- Safety & Health Steering Committee
The Safety & Health Steering Committee serves to assist the President of AGC with safety and health issues in the construction industry by engaging with Federal agencies during the rulemaking process, educating members through safety training programs and conferences, identifying and/or participating in research opportunities, and recognition of safe contractors through the administration of awards programs.
- Time Commitment
One hour a month for committee meetings, attendance at the Safety and Health conferences in January and July, and additional time to participate in the development of various programs. - Group Size
Approx. 20 - Term Length
No limit - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
Year Round - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
2 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Monthly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$2,000 - $3,000
- Time Commitment
- Service & Supply Council Steering Committee
The Service and Supply Council will be the vehicle of choice for its members to build value with leading firms in the construction industry - nationally, regionally and locally. The Service and Supply Council has adopted the following purposes for the Council:
- Be a resource for training and knowledge sharing to all elements within the Construction Industry
- Serve as a conduit for our Service & Supply members to interact with contractor members in an effort to enhance the value proposition for both
- Be a resource for cutting-edge business practices in the construction industry
- Be a resource for identifying and implementing new technology for the industry
- Educate our members on how to get the most out of Chapter as well as AGC National involvement
- Be a major supporter of AGC PAC and CAF efforts
- Serve as a conduit among other industry-related associations
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/quarter - Group Size
10 - Term Length
2 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Quarterly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$2,000 - $3,000
- Small Business Committee
The Small Business Committee focuses on issues pertaining federal small business contractors and the Small Business Administration. Members of the Small Business Committee:
- Promote or oppose legislation affecting small business.
- Maintain continuing discussions with Small Business Administration representatives on specifications, contract administration, standard contract documents, bidding procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Serve as a liaison between contractors and the Small Business Administration on matters of mutual interest.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/year - Group Size
30 - Term Length
No limit - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
Year Round - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Bi-Annually - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000
- Specialty Contractors Council Steering Committee
The Specialty Contractors Council's mission is to be the advocate and information resource for specialty contractors within the construction industry by creating a seat at the table for the specialty contractor.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/quarter - Group Size
15 members - Term Length
2 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Every 6 weeks - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000 - Recommended Experience: Mid to senior Specialty Contractor
- Time Commitment
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Committee
The Corps Committee serves as a forum for open discussion between AGC members and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Members of the Corps Committee serve as a
- Liaison between contractors and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers on matters of mutual interest.
- Maintain continuing discussion with Corps representatives on specifications, contract administration, standard contract documents, bidding procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Promote public awareness of the need for justifiable and feasible public works projects.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/month - Group Size
100 - Term Length
No limit - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
Year Round - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Quarterly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000
- Union Contractors Steering Committee
The Union Contractors Steering Committee's mission is to lead the Union Contractors Committee in serving the following purposes:
- To provide a forum for association members to share information and views about labor relations and other developments of particular interest to construction contractors that operate under collective bargaining agreements.
- To provide guidance to the Board of Directors of the association, other leadership, and staff on association policies, positions, and programs of significant impact to construction contractors that operate under collective bargaining agreements.
- To represent the association’s union-contractor members in relations with international unions, other construction contractor groups, construction owner groups, and the federal government on matters involving labor relations.
- Time Commitment
1-2 hours/quarter - Group Size
Approx. 12-18 - Term Length
3 years - Start of Volunteer Opportunity
AGC's Annual Convention - # of In-Person Meetings Annually
1 - Virtual Meeting Frequency
Quarterly - Estimated Travel Expenses
$1,000 - $2,000 - Recommended Eligibility: Experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements on behalf of an AGC chapter or member-contractor, serving on a labor-management cooperation committee or AGC-chapter Labor Relations Division, or similar direct involvement or oversight of labor relations for an AGC chapter or member-contractor.
Select a Committee from the left to learn more
Micro-Volunteering
Short-term opportunites allow you to participate in rewarding roles even if you don’t have much time.
AGC Connection / Social Media Influencer
Initiate and participate in conversations on social media and the mobile app.
AGC Ambassador Program
Greet and connect with new or prospective members during the AGC Convention.
Lean for Trades Toolbox Talk
Participate as a featured speaker focused on a lean construction concept.
New Member / Member Engagement Focus Group
Participate in conversations focused on improving AGC's member engagement and outreach initiatives.
Writers for Business Development Best Practices
Help create content and share your best practices.
Marketing Focus Group
Review and provide feedback on AGC's communications and marketing initiatives on an as needed basis.
Member Spotlight
Showcase a project or program you are proud of! Provide your photo (or a company photo) and short description to be featured on the AGC Connection mobile app and social media.
"Getting involved with the national AGC is the one of the best things I've done to further both my professional and personal growth. I've met friends and mentors throughout the country, expanded my network tremendously, and had the opportunity to engage in philanthropic opportunities I never before knew existed."
LET’S GET STARTED!
Visit your AGC member profile and click on the "volunteer" tab to complete your volunteer profile.
Volunteer Interest FormAll submitted forms will be reviewed to best match skills and interests with current volunteer opportunities. In the event that there are more interested candidates than available open slots, or there are forms received after the deadline, submissions will be kept on file for future opportunities. Completing an interest form does not guarantee an appointment as an AGCA volunteer.