Federal Compliance Coordinator

City of Chandler•Chandler, AZ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking qualified individuals for a Contract Compliance Senior Specialist (Federal Compliance Coordinator) position within the CIP division. This role is crucial for maintaining the City of Chandler's Certification Acceptance (CA) status with ADOT, allowing the city to independently administer federally funded transportation projects. The successful candidate will be the subject matter expert on federal project compliance, reviewing and implementing requirements from the Certified Agency Manual and developing internal procedures to ensure compliance with FHWA, FAA, ADOT, and other federal regulations. The position works closely with project managers, construction managers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure federally funded projects meet all applicable laws, regulations, and funding requirements.

Requirements

An associate’s degree or two years of college
2 years of experience in performing paraprofessional duties in a construction environment, including some experience in contract administration
Obtaining ADOT Field Reports Certified Payroll Training, within 6 months of hire or promotion
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge and experience with Federal Standards (i.e., Davis Bacon, Construction, Civil Rights, HUD, FTA FAA, and FHWA Related Acts, etc.)

Responsibilities

Administering and monitoring certified payrolls
Reviewing time and material documentation
Overseeing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) compliance and reporting
Managing prompt pay and DBE tracking systems
Ensuring federal reporting requirements are met
Conducting compliance reviews of job site posters, daily reports, subcontractor documentation, pay applications, material certifications, Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, federal waivers, and Title VI requirements during construction
Establishing and maintaining project files to ensure audit readiness
Performing internal compliance audits
Reviewing contractor penalties related to federal requirements
Verifying required project records and logs are maintained
Presenting federal compliance requirements during pre-construction meetings

Benefits

Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)