Compliance Associate

Reliance is a construction services firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing tailored commissioning, test and balance, construction quality assurance, and procurement solutions. Our team delivers exceptional client-specific services for new installations and facility renovations.

The Quality & Safety Lead is responsible for auditing, evaluating, and improving the company’s quality and safety policies, procedures, and practices across all services. In Year One, the position will audit the full scope of quality and safety programs, with a focus on assessing compliance, documenting current practices, and identifying opportunities for improvement. The goal for the first year is to establish a clear understanding of our existing systems and develop practical, prioritized plans to strengthen quality and safety performance as the company continues to mature.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Conduct internal audits of existing quality and safety policies, procedures, workflows, field practices, and documentation
• Assess current practices for alignment with company expectations, client requirements, and applicable regulations
• Document findings, identify opportunities for enhanced consistency and clarity, and track progress on improvement initiatives
• Develop simple, repeatable methods for monitoring compliance trends and reporting observations to leadership
• Create or refine standardized procedures, checklists, templates, and documentation tools
• Develop and deliver internal training materials to enhance understanding of quality and safety expectations
• Support onboarding by preparing quality- and safety-related content for new employees
• Serve as an internal resource for employees seeking clarification on procedures, documentation, or safety standards
• Maintain organized, up-to-date quality and safety documentation with proper version control
• Support consistent use of standardized forms and workflows across the organization
• Collaborate with project managers, field personnel, and leadership to understand operational needs and integrate quality and safety standards into everyday work
• Train staff on documentation quality expectations and defensible reporting practices
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action planning when issues are identified
• Track quality and safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and communicate trends to executive leadership
• Lead annual quality and safety reviews and advise on policy and procedure updates
• Lead ISO readiness assessments and assist in planning for future certification
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe or nonconforming conditions are observed
• Perform other duties as assigned by Company Management

 Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Quality Assurance, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in construction, commissioning, TAB, QA/QC, or safety management
• OSHA 30 and strong knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Ability to visit construction sites to conduct field quality and safety assessments
• Demonstrated experience in developing, auditing, and implementing quality and safety policies and procedures
• Familiarity with commissioning and TAB processes
• Experience in regulated environments (life sciences, healthcare, data centers) preferred
• Familiarity with NEBB, AABC, TABB, or similar standards preferred
• Exposure to ISO 9001 systems preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence field teams and leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to project software preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• Competitive part-time compensation
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time role
• Meaningful influence on safety, quality, and company culture
• Direct interaction with executive leadership
• Ability to shape systems that support future ISO certification

Interested candidates should visit for additional company information.

Reliance is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce. All applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.