Suffolk Construction Hiring for Compliance Manager, Trade Partner Diversity Job at Roxbury, MA Full Time

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that invests, innovates, and builds. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment and innovation research and development. We have $4.5 billion in annual revenue, 2,400 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. We serve clients in every major industry sector, including health care, science and technology, education, gaming, transportation and aviation, and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. We’re ranked #23 on the Engineering News Record list of “Top 400 Contractors.” And we’re proud to be a certified 2022 “Great Place to Work.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.comand follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Role:

The Compliance Manager (CM) reports to the National Director of Trade Partner Diversity and is responsible for monitoring and reporting, while managing all workforce compliance on assigned projects and in some cases, minority, women, veteran business enterprise (M/W/VBE) for business utilization. Working closely with the project management team the CM will lead compliance efforts, diversity strategies and initiatives to drive results and increase diverse participation across assigned projects. In collaboration with community partners, pre-apprenticeship programs, local unions, the CM will be a liaison to support the developing pipeline and workforce. The CM will utilize robust data platforms to track project metrics and diversity participation.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance functions that include but not limited to monitoring and reporting workforce requirements on assigned projects for project life cycle.
• Manage communication with all subcontractors, partners, and clients on assigned projects.
• Manage relationships with project management team(s), provide support and guidance on compliance and reporting procedures.
• Utilize internal database, such as LCP Tracker and Salesforce to track workforce of subcontractors on assigned projects and M/W/VBE participation.
• Analyze project data to interpret project performance and implement actionable steps to resolution when a project does not meet compliance requirement.
• Collaborate with community partners to create pathways for opportunities on assigned projects; work with the Boston Jobs Residency Policy (BRJP) jobs coordinator.
• Support Trade Partner Diversity team (TPD) diversity initiatives, such as, BWU@S and others.
• Coordinate and facilitate project related outreach events to support project outcomes.
• Represent Suffolk at external events, conferences, speaking engagements, and other forums to increase awareness and educate stakeholders of Suffolk’s commitments to diversity.
• Actively engage with local organizations that support disadvantaged groups, individuals and minority and women-owned businesses enterprises.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years related experience
• Knowledge of construction industry, including experience with the Boston Residents Jobs Policy, Boston Employment Commission, Commonwealth of Massachusetts compliance requirements, prevailing wage, and certified payroll
• 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 stand; 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roxbury, MA 02119: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have knowledge of construction industry, including experience with the Boston Residents Jobs Policy?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Compliance management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location