Master of Construction Compliance

Layton Construction Company•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RC Andersen, part of the STO Building Group, is looking to hire a Manager of Construction Compliance & Operational Assurance in Atlanta, Georgia. This position is responsible for providing independent oversight of project execution, compliance, and operational risk within a designated business unit. The role works closely with the Business Unit President, Operations leadership, Project Executives, and Legal to evaluate whether projects are being managed in accordance with company standards, contractual obligations, applicable laws, and established operating practices. The successful candidate will bring a unique combination of construction operations experience, legal/compliance knowledge, and investigative and analytical capabilities. This individual must understand both the legal requirements surrounding construction projects and the practical realities of delivering them. He/she will conduct regular project reviews, identify areas of financial, contractual, operational, and compliance risk, investigate concerns, and work with project leadership to implement corrective actions. The position is intended to be an objective partner to Operations —identifying issues early, improving consistency, and helping protect the business unit from avoidable risk.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Law, Engineering, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
10+ years of experience in construction operations, legal/compliance, risk management, project review, or a combination thereof.
Significant understanding of commercial construction project delivery.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project controls, subcontractor management, change management, and project documentation.
Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate legal, contractual, financial, and operational risk.
Strong analytical and investigative skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to challenge project leadership professionally and effectively.
High degree of integrity, independence, discretion, and sound judgment.
Ability to travel to projects within the business unit.

Nice To Haves

J.D. or significant formal legal education.
Active law license is a plus.
Prior experience as a construction attorney, compliance professional, risk professional, Project Executive, or senior construction operations leader.
Experience with construction claims, disputes, contract administration, or investigations.
Experience reviewing construction projects for compliance, risk, and operational effectiveness.
Experience working within a general contracting or construction management organization.

Responsibilities

Establish and execute a consistent project review process across the business unit.
Conduct periodic reviews of active and completed construction projects.
Review projects for compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, applicable laws, and business unit operating standards.
Evaluate project documentation, including: Contracts and amendments, Subcontracts and purchase orders, Change orders, Pay applications, Project correspondence, Meeting minutes, Cost reports and forecasts, Schedule documentation, Claims and notices, Closeout documentation.
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential areas of exposure.
Document review findings and develop practical recommendations for remediation.
Track corrective actions and verify completion.
Review project practices to identify potential contractual and legal exposure.
Partner with Legal on contract interpretation, claims, disputes, notices, and potential compliance issues.
Identify situations requiring escalation to Legal or senior business unit leadership.
Evaluate whether project teams are meeting contractual obligations and maintaining appropriate documentation.
Support investigations into potential contractual violations, fraud, unethical conduct, or other material concerns.
Assess whether projects are being executed in accordance with established business unit processes and best practices.
Evaluate project controls, accountability, documentation, communication, and decision-making.
Identify operational practices that create unnecessary financial, contractual, or reputational risk.
Analyze recurring findings across projects and recommend improvements to business unit processes.
Partner with Project Executives and Operations leaders to implement sustainable solutions.
Develop a risk-based approach to determining which projects require increased review and oversight.
Monitor project indicators to identify emerging risk, including: Significant budget variance, Margin erosion, Schedule deterioration, High levels of change orders, Claims or disputes, Subcontractor performance concerns, Documentation deficiencies, Contract compliance issues, Significant safety or regulatory concerns.
Provide early identification and escalation of material risks to business unit leadership.
Conduct or support investigations involving project compliance, contractual concerns, policy violations, or other business risks.
Conduct interviews and review relevant project documentation.
Maintain objectivity and confidentiality throughout investigations.
Prepare factual findings and recommendations for Business Unit and Legal leadership.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Business Unit President and Operations leadership.
Build strong relationships with Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and other operational leaders.
Communicate findings in a constructive manner focused on solutions and risk reduction.
Provide training and coaching to project teams when recurring issues are identified.
Help establish a culture of accountability without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
Provide regular reporting to business unit leadership regarding: Project review results, Significant risks, Recurring compliance issues, Corrective actions, Emerging trends.
Identify opportunities to improve project processes and controls.
Recommend policy and procedural changes based on review findings.
Develop business-unit-specific compliance tools, checklists, and standards.