Compliance Analyst

The Compliance Analyst serves as the project compliance expert on a wide portfolio of Clark’s government-funded construction projects. The Compliance Analyst will work alongside a dedicated team of highly trained compliance professionals to ensure our projects meet their compliance objectives. This is an entry level role with potential for upward mobility within the Project Controls and Compliance department.

Responsibilities

We value candidates who are highly motivated, customer-focused and open-minded team players ready to dig into a highly collaborative and dynamic environment. While specific job responsibilities will vary based on departments and assignments, rotations and responsibilities may include:

• Protect the organization and our trade partners by strictly enforcing compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, as well as union and PLA requirements
• Generate, certify, and submit all Clark craft employee Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs), as well as subcontractor CPRs timely and accurately
• Manage all prevailing wage related document collection and review for Clark and our trade partners
• Perform detailed cross-checks of payroll submissions against other project documents to ensure proper payment of wages to all craft workers
• Collaborate with both project team and corporate leadership on process improvements and issue resolution related to project compliance
• Assists with complex prevailing wage issues and/or investigations with third parties
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with access around sensitive information    
• Create economic opportunity within the communities we work by ensuring Clark and our trade partners meet all goals around worker utilization and small business subcontracting
• Quickly resolve all internal audit report findings
• Manage project start-up and close-out for compliance
• Performs other compliance related duties as required
• Travel required to one or more project sites locally
• Conduct worker interviews on site on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws

Basic Qualifications

•  Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills
• Careful attention to detail and reliability of output
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with federal contracting, labor regulations, and FAR regulations a plus
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams and Followership, Sets Direction and Executes

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred, or similar relevant work experience

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. 

The Physical Side of the Role: A good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, so you should be comfortable with prolonged sitting while working on a computer, handling documents, or participating in meetings. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reviewing documents and performing computer work. You'll also need to be able to move around the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including construction sites, using different modes of transportation. You should be able to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment).

Your Work Environment: Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.

A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment fitness for duty screening is required, and random fitness for duty tests of employees are conducted quarterly.  

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $60,0000-$75,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.