Integrity Monitor Investigator

CohnReznick• , NY

5d•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 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.

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.