Integrity Monitor Investigator

CohnReznick• , VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Integrity Monitor Investigator to join our GPS (Government and Public Sector) practice. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week. WHY COHNREZNICK? At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer. YOUR ROLE. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Conduct daily construction project site visits to monitor for compliance with contractual and legal requirements including but not limited to: labor and prevailing wage compliance; time and materials billing compliance; Sign in/Sign out compliance; and Compliance with OSHA safety standards, including documentation and reporting of hazardous materials and unsafe work conditions. Conduct compliance spot checks for lapses in safety and security and notify project staff of same. Interview workers and site personnel. Verify worker credentials/licenses to detect unauthorized or unqualified labor. Cultivate relationships with site workers and develop intelligence and confidential sources of information. Liaise effectively with project staff, contractors, subcontractors, and external agencies as needed. Observe and report on progress of work and new contractors on site. Monitor inventory management and the proper storage and security of materials and equipment. Verify Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE) program compliance. Verify site work permits. Initiate follow-up investigations and document reviews, as needed. Investigate labor fraud, overbilling, theft, improper billing, and other irregularities as observed. Prepare detailed daily activity reports, document findings, take photographs and upload into case management system. Monitor hotline tips and complaints, as appropriate. Develop reports of findings and support actions to mitigate future risks and ensure contract integrity. YOUR EXPERIENCE. The successful candidate will have: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent Law Enforcement Academy training. Minimum of 15 years investigative and/or law enforcement experience, preferably with a focus on white collar crime, construction fraud and public integrity. Experience working in an oversight capacity. OSHA certification (30-hour Construction Safety and Health preferred). Site safety manager certification (preferred). Strong working knowledge of labor regulations, union rules and safety compliance Proven ability and experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and government oversight agencies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of internal management and external agency personnel. Familiarity with programs such as LCPTracker, eBuilder, and ProCore is a plus. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Adobe. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in conducting complex investigations in construction or infrastructure environments In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards. Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles. "CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms. CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. #GD #LI-CM1 #IND123

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent Law Enforcement Academy training.
Minimum of 15 years investigative and/or law enforcement experience, preferably with a focus on white collar crime, construction fraud and public integrity.
Experience working in an oversight capacity.
OSHA certification (30-hour Construction Safety and Health preferred).
Site safety manager certification (preferred).
Strong working knowledge of labor regulations, union rules and safety compliance
Proven ability and experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and government oversight agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of internal management and external agency personnel.
Familiarity with programs such as LCPTracker, eBuilder, and ProCore is a plus.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Adobe.

Nice To Haves

Experience in conducting complex investigations in construction or infrastructure environments

Responsibilities

Conduct daily construction project site visits to monitor for compliance with contractual and legal requirements including but not limited to: labor and prevailing wage compliance; time and materials billing compliance; Sign in/Sign out compliance; and Compliance with OSHA safety standards, including documentation and reporting of hazardous materials and unsafe work conditions.
Conduct compliance spot checks for lapses in safety and security and notify project staff of same.
Interview workers and site personnel.
Verify worker credentials/licenses to detect unauthorized or unqualified labor.
Cultivate relationships with site workers and develop intelligence and confidential sources of information.
Liaise effectively with project staff, contractors, subcontractors, and external agencies as needed.
Observe and report on progress of work and new contractors on site.
Monitor inventory management and the proper storage and security of materials and equipment.
Verify Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE) program compliance.
Verify site work permits.
Initiate follow-up investigations and document reviews, as needed.
Investigate labor fraud, overbilling, theft, improper billing, and other irregularities as observed.
Prepare detailed daily activity reports, document findings, take photographs and upload into case management system.
Monitor hotline tips and complaints, as appropriate.
Develop reports of findings and support actions to mitigate future risks and ensure contract integrity.