DBE Compliance Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Description
We are seeking a full time Project Manager to serve as the clients’ primary point of contact with respect to monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and goals for employment and subcontracting participation. The successful candidate will ensure contract compliance via data collection, management, data analysis, and record maintenance. The PM will assist with advocacy, attend outreach events and support vendor development. Experience with Davis Bacon Wage Act compliance and certified payroll review a plus. Prior experience with affirmative action/equal opportunity/diversity, equity & inclusion regulations, principles, programs, and practices is desired but not required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
- PMP Certification (Preferred)
- US Work Authorization (Required)
- Business Project Management Occupations: 3 years (Required)
Minimum Education and Experience
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Project Management;
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, economics, supply chain management, industrial management, or similar discipline.
Benefits Include:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Required Skills
- Knowledge of project management, regulatory compliance skills, PMP Certification preferred.
- Excellent writing, communication, and critical thinking skills. Must demonstrate ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to deal effectively with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and government officials in person and over the telephone.
- Ability to maintain or oversee the maintenance of records and databases as well as prepare narrative, written reports, and recommendations.
- Ability to establish and implement effective monitoring systems and procedures.
- Ability to perform occasional outdoor related activities associated with on-site reviews.
- Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office applications (skills will be tested).
- Experience with construction business processes and contract administration preferred.
- Previous hands-on experience with federal, state, and and/or local certification processes, and/or regulations/programs pertaining to local/minority/disadvantaged individuals and business entities is a plus.
Position Duties:
- Manage all post-award contract activities that impact contract participation and utilization. Serves as point-of-contact (POC) to procurement office;
- Research and resolve vendor complaints regarding compliance, including contract disputes, nonpayment and utilization;
- Track and monitor contract participation and/or compliance with contract requirements, commitments and in field activity;
- Evaluate vendor, supplier, and/or contractor subcontracting plans. Analyze plans for good faith efforts toward regulatory compliance.
- Track, monitor, and report progress toward achieving participation goals in accordance with appropriate policies and contract requirements.
- Conduct compliance training with internal and external stakeholders. Develop applicable training materials;
- Conduct job site visits and interviews to monitor participation efforts for each project and address any issues needing corrective action.
