Resident Compliance Specialist

Position Summary

The Resident Compliance Specialist supportstransportationrelatedconstruction projects by ensuring compliance withresident protection commitments, regulatory requirements, and labor standards, includingDavisBaconand Related Acts (DBRA)requirements. This role serves as a liaison between residents, contractors, engineers, and public agencies to ensure construction activitiescomply withapproved plans, permits, and federal and state labor compliance obligations.

The position has a strong focus onresident coordination, field compliance monitoring, certified payroll review, documentation, and issue resolutionrelated to roadway, sidewalk, drainage, utility, and transit improvement projects throughout Florida.

Your Responsibilities as a Resident Compliance Specialist:

Resident & Community Compliance

• Serve as a point of contact for residents, businesses, and property ownersimpactedby transportation construction.
• Monitor compliance withMaintenance of Traffic (MOT)plans, pedestrian access, driveway access, ADA requirements, and safety measures.
• Coordinate temporary access, signage, and protection measures for residents andthe travelingpublic.
• Track and respond to resident complaints, access issues, andqualityoflifeconcerns related to construction activities.

Regulatory & Construction Compliance

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with:
• FDOT Standards and Specifications
• Local government permits andrightofwayuse agreements
• Environmental and erosion control permits
• ADA and pedestrian accessibility requirements
• Verify contractor adherence to construction sequencing, work hours, noise control, and site safety commitments affecting residents.

Davis Bacon& Labor Compliance

• Monitor compliance withDavisBaconwage determinationsand related labor requirements onfederallyfundedorfederallyassistedprojects.
• Review and verifycertified payroll reportsfor accuracy, completeness, and wage compliance.
• Track employee classifications, wage rates, fringe benefits, and hours worked.
• Identifypotential wage discrepancies or labor compliance issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Assistwith employee interviews, labor postings, andonsitelabor compliance verifications asrequired.
• MaintainDavisBaconcompliance logs, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Support audits, investigations, and reviews conducted by FDOT, FHWA, USDOL, or local agencies.

Field Monitoring & Documentation

• Conduct regular site visits toobserveresidentrelatedimpacts and labor compliance conditions.
• Document compliance findings through written reports, photographs, and field notes.
• Maintain logs for resident complaints, compliance issues, corrective actions, and resolutions.
• Verify required labor law postings and project notices are properly displayed on site.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, payroll personnel, engineers, and agency representatives.
• Participate in construction meetings and provide compliance updates.
• Prepare written notices, compliance summaries, and responses related to resident and labor concerns.
• Support community outreach efforts, including notices related to construction impacts and scheduling.

Reporting & Recordkeeping

• Prepare weekly or monthly compliance reports outlining resident impacts andDavisBaconcompliance status.
• Maintain organized and auditable compliance recordsin accordance withproject and agency requirements.
• Assistwith closeout documentation related to labor compliance and resident commitments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Workingknowledgeof transportation construction practices and terminology.
• Strong understanding ofDavisBaconand Related Actsrequirements.
• Familiarity with FDOT standards, MOT plans, and publicrightofwayconstruction.
• Ability to review certified payrolls andidentifywage and classification issues.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in active construction environments.
• Professional, tactful, andsolutionorientedapproach when interacting with the public and contractors.

What we're looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, public administration, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of experiencein transportation construction, compliance, inspection, labor compliance, or public works.
• Experience withDavisBaconcomplianceonfederallyfundedconstruction projects preferred.
• Familiarity with FDOT or Florida local agency projects strongly preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's licensewith clean driving record.
• Can work primarily remotely, with occasional office visits in Fort Myers and to local client sites.
• Sponsorshipnotavailable now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• DavisBaconor labor compliance training/certification
• Inspector or construction compliance certifications
• Experience withFHWAfundedor federally assisted projects

Working Conditions

• Potential field work in active construction zones.
• Outdoor work in Florida weather conditions.
• May require early mornings, nights, or weekend work depending on construction schedules.
• Regular local travel within project corridors.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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Req ID: 11484

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