Compliance Associate

ACTalent; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Descripción de la vacante

ACTalent seeks an Associate, Construction Compliance in Chicago to support Prevailing Wage, Apprenticeship, and Davis-Bacon compliance. You will audit processes, generate reports, and manage compliance documentation within the project management system, coordinating with stakeholders and consultants.

The role requires office presence five days a week, handling multiple projects, and delivering milestones on time. A strong background in document control and compliance is essential.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Document control

Auditing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Prevailing Wage compliance

Davis-Bacon Act compliance

Local Content compliance

Educación

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

Herramientas

Document management system

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Associate, Construction ComplianceJob Description

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.

Essential Skills

• 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.

Work Environment

This position requires working five days a week in the office. The work environment is collaborative, and you will work closely with various departments to achieve compliance goals.

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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

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.

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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.