Compliance Manager

Modern Construction Services•Charlotte, NC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Construction Services is a fast-growing commercial construction and facilities maintenance company. We are seeking a Compliance Manager to protect the operational integrity of the company as we expand into new states. This role is responsible for managing the increasing volume and complexity of licensing requirements, certifications, contract obligations, and compliance portals. The Compliance Manager will ensure all requirements are met, build systems and controls to prevent issues, and maintain organized, audit-ready records. This is an individual contributor role with high visibility to senior leadership, requiring a methodical, detail-oriented, and proactive approach. The role is on-site in Charlotte, NC.

Requirements

JD strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree required (legal studies, paralegal studies, business administration, or related field).
Prior experience in a law firm or legal department is a plus.
Experience in compliance, licensing, contracts, or regulatory roles; construction/facilities experience helpful but not required.
Exceptional attention to detail — you catch errors before they become problems.
Strong written communication skills; able to draft letters, complete applications, and document processes clearly.
Proficient in Microsoft 365; comfortable navigating compliance portals and online licensing systems.
Experience with compliance management software or tracking systems is a plus.
Process-oriented and self-directed — you build systems to stay ahead of deadlines.
Comfortable handling sensitive, confidential documentation with discretion and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a law firm or legal department is a plus.
Construction/facilities experience helpful but not required.
Experience with compliance management software or tracking systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor multi-state licensing and certification requirements; ensure registrations remain current and renewals are initiated proactively.
Manage and audit compliance portals daily; identify and resolve lapses or red-flag items before they impact operations.
Review contracts, applications, and state licensing submissions for accuracy; flag discrepancies before submission.
Research state-specific licensing and regulatory requirements as the company enters new markets.
Maintain organized, audit-ready records for licensing, certifications, insurance, and sensitive financial/legal documentation.
Partner with Finance to ensure documentation accuracy and proper filing of compliance-related data.
Coordinate with the Safety team to ensure safety-related compliance items are reflected and up to date.
Identify and implement compliance tracking tools and controls that reduce manual monitoring.
Draft and maintain internal documentation, correspondence, and applications with high accuracy.
Support leadership with compliance-related research, reporting, and ad hoc documentation needs.