Senior Compliance Associate

Job Title: Senior Compliance AssociateJob Description

The Senior Associate, Construction Compliance, is responsible for supporting construction compliance activities, including Prevailing Wages & Apprenticeship compliance, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, Local and Domestic Content compliance, document control structures, auditing processes, and managing reporting within the Construction Compliance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all construction compliance activities in the project throughout its lifecycle to deliver project deliverables to the required scope and schedule.

• Manage workload across multiple projects, providing seamless milestone delivery to internal and external stakeholders.

• Represent the company in discussions with stakeholders, third-party consultants, and project customers.

• Manage project deliverables across multiple contractors and scopes to ensure adherence to project schedule.

• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted thought partner.

• Establish and lead regular project meetings and communications to ensure construction compliance deliverables are met.

• Identify and evaluate risks and work with internal and external stakeholders to escalate and mitigate project risks related to construction compliance.

• Leverage the construction project management system to provide regular project status updates.

• Oversee and manage relevant regulatory requirements to support construction tax benefits.

• Evaluate draft contracts and proposals for appropriate compliance language and provide feedback.

• Implement and manage document control processes to ensure accuracy, organization, and accessibility of compliance-related documents.

• Partner with Senior leaders to develop and implement initiatives that are complex in scope.

• Conduct regular audits of internal processes to ensure adherence to compliance requirements and identify areas for improvement.

• Serve as a go-to resource for new team members and junior associates.

• Provide training and support to internal stakeholders and leaders regarding compliance requirements and best practices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in compliance, auditing, or regulatory roles.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.

• Experience in document control and/or process auditing.

• Experience with Prevailing Wage, Davis-Bacon Act, and Local Content Compliance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to prevailing wage, apprenticeship programs, Davis-Bacon Act, and local content requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of renewable energy experience.

• 1+ years of construction experience.

• Proficiency in document control systems and auditing methodologies.

• Excellent solution-seeking, teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Experience with project coordination and management of projects with multiple levels of interface.

Work Environment

The position requires five days in the office.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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