Compliance Associate

Talentify; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax savings

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate in Construction Compliance to support Prevailing Wages, Apprenticeship, and Davis‑Bacon Act compliance within the Construction Project Management system. The role focuses on auditing processes, generating reports, and improving compliance workflows.

You will manage document control and coordinate with stakeholders, lead regular project meetings, and help deliver compliance milestones across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in document control and/or process auditing.
• Proficiency in document control systems and auditing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Experience with Prevailing Wage, Davis‑Bacon Act, and Local Content Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction compliance activities throughout the project lifecycle to deliver project deliverables on scope and schedule.
• Oversee workload across multiple projects, ensuring seamless milestone delivery to stakeholders.
• Represent the company in discussions with stakeholders and third‑party consultants.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted project team member.
• Establish and lead regular project meetings and communications to ensure compliance deliverables are met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to construction compliance.
• Utilize the construction project management system for regular project status updates.
• Support the implementation of best practices and lessons learned, focusing on change management and training.
• Oversee regulatory compliance to support construction tax benefits, including Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship, Davis‑Bacon, and Local Content.
• Implement and manage document control processes for compliance‑related documents.
• Conduct regular audits of internal processes to ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
• Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Set up and maintain projects in the construction project management system.
• Create and generate reports, analyze data, and propose solutions to Project Managers.

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem-solving

Excellent organizational abilities

Proficiency in document control

Auditing methodologies

Prevailing Wage & Davis‑Bacon Act

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

About this job

As an Associate in Construction Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in supporting construction compliance activities. This includes managing Prevailing Wages & Apprenticeship compliance, Davis‑Bacon Act compliance, and document control structures. You will be responsible for auditing processes, generating reports, and managing compliance reporting within the team. Your role will require independent work to meet construction compliance milestones and deliverables, ensuring information integrity within the Construction Project Management system and supporting the creation or improvement of existing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction compliance activities throughout the project lifecycle to deliver project deliverables on scope and schedule.
• Oversee workload across multiple projects, ensuring seamless milestone delivery to stakeholders.
• Represent the company in discussions with stakeholders and third‑party consultants.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted project team member.
• Establish and lead regular project meetings and communications to ensure compliance deliverables are met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to construction compliance.
• Utilize the construction project management system for regular project status updates.
• Support the implementation of best practices and lessons learned, focusing on change management and training.
• Oversee regulatory compliance to support construction tax benefits, including Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship, Davis‑Bacon, and Local and Domestic Content.
• Implement and manage document control processes for compliance‑related documents.
• Conduct regular audits of internal processes to ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
• Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Set up and maintain projects in the construction project management system.
• Create and generate reports, analyze data, and propose solutions to Project Managers.
• Bachelors degree or higher in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in document control and/or process auditing.
• Proficiency in document control systems and auditing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Experience with Prevailing Wage, Davis‑Bacon Act, and Local Content Compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction and/or a construction internship is preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy or a renewable energy internship is preferred.
• Strong solution‑seeking, teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal direction.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Each posting applies separately and lists its own pay.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.