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 DevelopmentLead, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Labor Relations, or related discipline.
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