Compliance Specialist
Dragados USA

Job Info

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Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR's 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project -the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce compliance reports and submissions to appropriate agencies
• Manage the project's DBE/SWaM Outreach Schedule
• Work directly and cultivate relationships with community sources for minority and women employment and on-the-job training referrals
• Meet with project field personnel on a regular basis to discuss DBE/SWaM policy and ensure policy is understood and followed by all project personnel
• Monitor subcontractor DBE/SWaM reporting compliance
• Assist with producing internal DBE/SWaM compliance training and community outreach events
• Collaborate with various members of the project team to communicate DBE/SWaM processes, procedures, and compliance
• Complete Commercially Useful Function (CUF) reviews both on the jobsite and at DBE/SWaM subconsultant and supplier offices throughout Virginia.
• Assist with the vetting of potential DBE/SWaM firm participants
• Assist the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project DBE/SWaM Compliance Manager in implementing, tracking, and refining the project's DBE/SWaM Program and progress towards small business participation goals

Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years' professional experience involving regulatory compliance policies/programs
• Familiarity of federal and Virginia state DBE/SWaM laws
• General knowledge of federal and state regulatory practices.
• General knowledge of minority business rules, regulations, and practices
• Excellent research and investigative skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent training and presentation skills
• Superior Microsoft Office suite and report production capabilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to be flexible and change directions to meet Company needs
• General knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, others
• A law degree is a plus
• Experience implementing DBE and/or SWaM policies and procedures highly preferred
• Ability for travel to and from the project office, construction site, and local networking/outreach events
• Rules, regulations, procedures and functions of the Authority
• General procurement practices and the ability to analyze scopes of work and other contract documents
• Standard office practices, procedures and equipment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.

Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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