Related Midwest's Construction Management Team, LR Contracting Company is seeking a Compliance Specialist. As a Compliance Specialist, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our construction projects and ensuring they adhere to all Contract and Workforce Participation regulations, requirements and company standards. You will work closely with our leaders, project teams and subcontractors to implement and maintain compliance processes throughout all phases of construction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our projects while promoting a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.

General Responsibilities

• Manage the collection of compliance documentation from Subcontractors business and workforce participation meeting regulatory compliance commitments and/or requirements.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of certified payroll regulatory requirements and standards applicable to construction projects.
• Conduct regular onsite labor audits of construction sites to verify compliance with labor regulations and contractual obligations.
• Document and communicate compliance issues to project stakeholders and regulatory agencies as necessary.
• Monitor changes to relevant regulations and standards as well as ensure that compliance processes are updated accordingly.
• Support the preparation of compliance reports, and other documentation required for regulatory approval.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to compliance activities.
• Utilize established internal controls and auditing systems to identify, detect, and correct noncompliance.
• Assist with training initiatives that inform subcontractors about compliance requirements.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in compliance management within the construction industry, with knowledge of City, State and Federal requirements and goals.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communications skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and LCP Tracker or Elations, B2G, SkillSmart.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Related values diversity in backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are deliberate about the team and culture we are building. We aim to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, workplace geography, and market standards.

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Company Overview

Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $60 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan's West Side.

Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business. Learn more about Related at www.related.com.

Divisional Overview

Related Midwest, the Chicago office of Related Companies, is the preeminent developer of mixed-use properties, affordable housing communities, and luxury condominium and rental homes across Chicago. The company commands a portfolio of residential, mixed-use and master-planned properties, including pioneering projects like The 78 where the company is heading a transformational development on 62 acres in the heart of downtown Chicago to create the city's next great neighborhood. Related Midwest is also the largest developer of affordable housing in the Midwest, with more than 10,000 units, and has never converted an affordable unit to market rate.

The firm's other market-defining projects include ultra-luxury residential tower One Bennett Park, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects; The Row Fulton Market, the first high-rise in Chicago built by an African American general contractor (BOWA Construction); luxury rental towers 500 N. Lake Shore Drive and OneEleven; Lathrop, an ongoing restoration and redevelopment of the historic Julia C. Lathrop Homes into a mixed-income community; 400 Lake Shore Drive, two residential towers situated where the river meets the lake in Chicago, and Roosevelt Square, an innovative 120-acre multi-phase development on Chicago's west side.

For more than 30 years, Related Midwest has been an industry leader in community commitment and routinely sets the bar for measurable equity, diversity and inclusion standards on all of its projects. The company is deeply committed to improving neighborhoods, creating sustainable opportunities for small businesses and community residents, and building inspirational places and homes for all. Related Midwest's business model is built on partnership with minority- and women-owned firms as well as mentorship of small minority- and women-owned businesses as they launch and grow. The firm is a founding partner in HIRE360, a first-of-its-kind community partnership designed to expand professional development and employment opportunities in the trades.