Compliance Lead

Suffolk Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401k plan with employer match

Commuter benefits

Medical and emotional health benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Compliance Lead in New York, NY to monitor and manage workforce compliance on assigned projects. You will work with project teams and the Trade Partner Advancement group to ensure M/W/VBE participation and adherence to relevant regulations.

Responsibilities include tracking metrics in LCPtracker and Salesforce, serving as liaison for subcontractors, and coordinating regional outreach and diversity initiatives to strengthen workforce pipelines.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years related experience.
• Knowledge of NY State and NYC requirements incl. labor, prevailing wage, M/WBE.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high efficiency.
• Ability to multi-task on complex projects with urgency.
• Willingness to travel to project sites including Boston area.
• Reliable, self-motivated, flexible, and well organized.
• Commitment toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as LCPTracker and Salesforce.
• Federal compliance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute compliance functions on assigned projects, ensuring adherence to workforce and trade partner diversity requirements.
• Monitor and report project-specific workforce participation and compliance outcomes.
• Serve as point of contact for subcontractors, teams, and clients on compliance.
• Track performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate outreach activities and engagement events with regional managers.
• Represent Suffolk at community events to promote project opportunities.
• Support diversity programs and workforce development initiatives.
• Oversee project compliance with federal, NY State and NYC requirements.

Skills

2-3 years experience

Construction industry knowledge

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking & urgency

Travel to project sites

Reliable & organized

Commitment to DEI

CRM platforms (LCPtracker)

Salesforce experience

Tools

LCPtracker

Salesforce

Job description

Compliance Lead

Overview

Location: US-NY-New York

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That's why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, click here.

Responsibilities

The Compliance Lead reports to the National Director of Trade Partner Advancement and is responsible for monitoring, reporting, and managing workforce compliance on assigned projects, including minority, women, and veteran business enterprise (M/W/VBE) participation where applicable. Working closely with project management teams and the Trade Partner Advancement team, this role leads project-level compliance efforts and supports diversity strategies that drive results and increase underrepresented participation. In partnership with community organizations, pre-apprenticeship programs, and local unions, the Compliance Lead serves as a liaison to strengthen workforce pipelines and create pathways for diverse talent. Leveraging Suffolk's compliance platforms, the role tracks project metrics, ensures accurate reporting, and advances accountability on all assigned projects.

Responsibilties:

• Execute compliance functions on assigned projects, ensuring adherence to workforce and trade partner diversity requirements throughout the project life cycle.
• Monitor and report project-specific workforce participation, M/W/VBE utilization, and compliance outcomes to the National Director of Trade Partner Advancement using systems such as LCPtracker and Salesforce.
• Serve as the point of contact for subcontractors, project teams, and clients on compliance requirements, providing day-to-day support and guidance.
• Partner with project management teams to track performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend corrective actions when compliance goals are at risk.
• Coordinate project-related outreach activities, including BRJP (Boston Residents Jobs Policy) collaboration, workforce pathways, and subcontractor engagement events in collaboration with the Trade Partner Advancement Regional Outreach Manager.
• Represent Suffolk at community-level events, trade fairs, and workforce development forums to promote project opportunities and strengthen partnerships with local organizations as needed by the Trade Partner Advancement team.
• Support the Trade Partner Advancement team in delivering initiatives such as Build With Us within the Boston region and other diversity programs that enhance project outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups, advocacy organizations, and local networks to expand opportunities for underrepresented businesses and workers in collaboration with the Trade Partner Advancement Regional Outreach Manager.
• Oversee project compliance with applicable federal, New York State, and New York City requirements, including labor, prevailing wage, workforce, M/WBE participation, and other contractual compliance obligations, as applicable.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years related experience
• Knowledge of construction industry, including experience with the New York State and New York City requirements including labor, prevailing wage, workforce, M/WBE participation, and other contractual compliance obligations, as applicable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with high efficiency to deliver first class service to our clients
• Ability to multi-task on complex projects with strong sense of urgency and initiative
• Ability to travel to various project sites throughout Boston and surrounding cities
• Reliable, highly self-motivated, flexible, and well organized.
• Demonstrated commitment toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience with CRM platforms, such as LCP Tracker and Salesforce, preferred
• Federal compliance, a plus, but not required.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Compensation Information

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk's total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That's why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, click here.