Construction Compliance & Project Controls Specialist

Audubon Companies; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Compliance Coordinator to support the Construction Business Unit with project compliance tracking, reporting, and coordination on EPC projects.

The role focuses on prevailing wage and apprenticeship obligations, payroll data review, and documentation, with additional support to project controls, procurement, and field activities within a heavy industrial construction team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and spreadsheet maintenance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines and follow up professionally with internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Willingness to learn construction workflows, payroll reporting, and project compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishing and maintaining project compliance files, tracking logs, submission schedules, and reporting tools.
• Collect payroll records, certified payroll reports where required, apprenticeship documentation, and supporting records from Audubon teams and subcontractors.
• Review submissions for completeness and consistency with established project requirements. Identify discrepancies and follow up on missing or corrected information.
• Maintain records of applicable wage determinations, craft classifications, wage and fringe benefit information, and supporting documentation.
• Track apprentice labor hours, participation, and applicable ratios against established project requirements. Report potential shortfalls or discrepancies to the Business Manager and designated compliance personnel.
• Maintain apprentice registration records, program documentation, apprentice requests, responses, and related correspondence.
• Coordinate with subcontractors regarding documentation requirements, submission deadlines, and outstanding items.
• Upload, maintain, and reconcile information within the designated compliance tracking system.
• Prepare weekly status reports identifying submissions received, missing documentation, potential compliance concerns, and open corrective actions.
• Support compliance reviews, audits, and project closeout by maintaining organized and accessible records.
• Protect confidential employee, payroll, and subcontractor information.
• Construction and Project Support
• Assist with collecting and organizing project data for cost control, productivity tracking, earned value reporting, and management reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, field administrators, and craft supervision to obtain information and follow up on assigned actions.
• Follow company and project safety requirements and support safety documentation as assigned.
• Perform related administrative duties while maintaining priority on assigned PWA responsibilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Deadline management

Confidential information handling

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Experience in construction administration, payroll support, or project controls

Tools

LCPtracker

ADP

Acumatica

Bluebeam

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Audubon Companies in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Compliance Coordinator to support the Construction Business Unit with project compliance tracking, reporting, and coordination on EPC projects.

The role focuses on prevailing wage and apprenticeship obligations, payroll data review, and documentation, with additional support to project controls, procurement, and field activities within a heavy industrial construction team.