Dragados
Compliance Specialist
Dragados, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR's 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.
The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project -the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Produce compliance reports and submissions to appropriate agencies Manage the project's DBE/SWaM Outreach Schedule Work directly and cultivate relationships with community sources for minority and women employment and on-the-job training referrals Meet with project field personnel on a regular basis to discuss DBE/SWaM policy and ensure policy is understood and followed by all project personnel Monitor subcontractor DBE/SWaM reporting compliance Assist with producing internal DBE/SWaM compliance training and community outreach events Collaborate with various members of the project team to communicate DBE/SWaM processes, procedures, and compliance Complete Commercially Useful Function (CUF) reviews both on the jobsite and at DBE/SWaM subconsultant and supplier offices throughout Virginia. Assist with the vetting of potential DBE/SWaM firm participants Assist the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project DBE/SWaM Compliance Manager in implementing, tracking, and refining the project's DBE/SWaM Program and progress towards small business participation goals Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution Minimum 2 years' professional experience involving regulatory compliance policies/programs Familiarity of federal and Virginia state DBE/SWaM laws General knowledge of federal and state regulatory practices. General knowledge of minority business rules, regulations, and practices Excellent research and investigative skills Excellent organizational and prioritization skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent training and presentation skills Superior Microsoft Office suite and report production capabilities Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to be flexible and change directions to meet Company needs General knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, others A law degree is a plus Experience implementing DBE and/or SWaM policies and procedures highly preferred Ability for travel to and from the project office, construction site, and local networking/outreach events Rules, regulations, procedures and functions of the Authority General procurement practices and the ability to analyze scopes of work and other contract documents Standard office practices, procedures and equipment Benefits:
Comprehensive compensation package Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Time Off
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.
Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project -the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Produce compliance reports and submissions to appropriate agencies Manage the project's DBE/SWaM Outreach Schedule Work directly and cultivate relationships with community sources for minority and women employment and on-the-job training referrals Meet with project field personnel on a regular basis to discuss DBE/SWaM policy and ensure policy is understood and followed by all project personnel Monitor subcontractor DBE/SWaM reporting compliance Assist with producing internal DBE/SWaM compliance training and community outreach events Collaborate with various members of the project team to communicate DBE/SWaM processes, procedures, and compliance Complete Commercially Useful Function (CUF) reviews both on the jobsite and at DBE/SWaM subconsultant and supplier offices throughout Virginia. Assist with the vetting of potential DBE/SWaM firm participants Assist the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project DBE/SWaM Compliance Manager in implementing, tracking, and refining the project's DBE/SWaM Program and progress towards small business participation goals Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution Minimum 2 years' professional experience involving regulatory compliance policies/programs Familiarity of federal and Virginia state DBE/SWaM laws General knowledge of federal and state regulatory practices. General knowledge of minority business rules, regulations, and practices Excellent research and investigative skills Excellent organizational and prioritization skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent training and presentation skills Superior Microsoft Office suite and report production capabilities Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to be flexible and change directions to meet Company needs General knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, others A law degree is a plus Experience implementing DBE and/or SWaM policies and procedures highly preferred Ability for travel to and from the project office, construction site, and local networking/outreach events Rules, regulations, procedures and functions of the Authority General procurement practices and the ability to analyze scopes of work and other contract documents Standard office practices, procedures and equipment Benefits:
Comprehensive compensation package Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Time Off
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.
Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)