Licensing Specialist, Compliance

Underground Construction Company Inc.•Benicia, CA

64d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As our Licensing Specialist, you'll manage contractor licensing across multiple states, ensuring compliance and operational continuity. This role is perfect for someone proactive, analytical, and collaborative. About UCCO: Underground Construction Co., Inc. has provided quality gas, power, airport fueling and telecom construction services for over 80 years. Since laying our first pipe in 1936, we have successfully completed thousands of government, commercial and private sector construction projects throughout the United States. Underground Construction Co., Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected contractors in the West. We continue to lead our industry in safety, quality, customer satisfaction and community service. Our complete and diverse range of construction services includes gas transmission and distribution, electrical transmission and distribution, airport fueling facilities, industrial and special projects, telecommunications, and utilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, legal studies, or a related field
3-5 years of professional experience in operations, compliance, licensing, or customer service
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to interpret and apply regulations across jurisdictions
Proficiency in tracking systems and managing multiple deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication for coordinating with agencies and internal teams
Attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Persistence in navigating regulatory processes

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, solar, or contractor licensing is highly preferred
Familiarity with multi-state licensing and regulatory filings is a plus

Responsibilities

License Management: Research state licensing requirements, prepare applications, and proactively track renewals across active and target states.
Regulatory Compliance: Monitor changes in laws and regulations to ensure company adherence and advise internal teams; maintain a centralized database of all licenses and RME/RMO information to ensure continuous operational compliance.
Agency Coordination: Liaise with state boards to resolve issues and ensure timely approvals.
Documentation & Reporting: Keep organized records and generate compliance reports.
Audit Support: Assist legal and compliance teams during inspections and audits.
Cross-Team Collaboration: Align licensing efforts with company policies and train internal teams.
Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot licensing delays and streamline processes.
Other related duties and projects as assigned
Process Improvement: develop and refine strategies for redundancy for license classifications and RME/RMO