Lead Compliance Manager

Lead Compliance Manager

• Location: Remote or Houston, TX
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Travel: Up to 25%

About The Opportunity

Adaptive Construction Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Lead Compliance Manager to direct all aspects of prevailing wage and IRA compliance operations. This role provides leadership to a team of three compliance professionals and serves as the primary liaison for client engagements. You will manage projects from initiation through close-out, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate, compliant, and high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three compliance professionals specializing in compliance administration.
• Provide guidance to field specialists on identifying violations and executing effective site visits.
• Design and facilitate compliance training programs for both internal staff and client stakeholders.
• Monitor workload distribution to ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Develop tools and resources that enhance client compliance performance.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for all client compliance matters.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and recurring client updates to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Present compliance findings, recommendations, and corrective actions in a professional, solution-oriented manner.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Compliance Oversight & Reporting

• Oversee compliance reporting throughout the project lifecycle—from contract execution to close-out.
• Review participation forms, issue triggering activity notices within 15 days, and ensure all documentation is current.
• Prepare quarterly compliance summaries and final close-out reports detailing corrective actions and outcomes.
• Investigate and resolve wage-related complaints in collaboration with auditors and project leads.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Review and approve corrective recommendations and supporting documentation from compliance specialists.
• Partner with the Compliance Auditor on the calculation and distribution of correction payments.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Coordinator to maintain accurate project tracking systems (SharePoint).
• Ensure organized, audit-ready documentation for all projects.
• Escalate complex compliance issues to senior leadership as necessary.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in prevailing wage or labor compliance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience leading or managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act, state prevailing wage laws, and IRA compliance requirements.
• Expertise in identifying and resolving compliance violations and conducting site verification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines.
• Proven experience developing and delivering effective training and presentations.
• Exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with SharePoint and other project tracking systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Labor Relations, or related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience leading or managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act, state prevailing wage laws, and IRA compliance requirements.
• Expertise in identifying and resolving compliance violations and conducting site verification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines.
• Proven experience developing and delivering effective training and presentations.
• Exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with SharePoint and other project tracking systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Labor Relations, or related discipline.

Preferred

• Professional certifications in Compliance or Project Management.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience)

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing professional development opportunities