Compliance Coordinator - Construction

Compliance Coordinator

Talson Solutions, LLC, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with offices in Los Angeles, California, New York, NY, and Panama City, Panama, was established in 2001 for the purpose of providing a wide range of capital program advisory services including construction audit, compliance and project management designed to reduce risk and successfully execute capital projects. Talson is a certified Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE).

Talson serves numerous industries including commercial real estate, education, healthcare, infrastructure, public works and transportation. Our projects reviewed have ranged in size from $2 million to more than $10 billion with locations across the United States and internationally.

Talson's culture focuses on excellence, respect and community engagement. The firm provides annual and quarterly town hall meetings, individual and firm volunteer opportunities, firm outings and events and welcomes feedback on enhancements to the work environment.

Job Summary:

This role will focus primarily on analyzing, monitoring and reporting on multiple Economic Opportunity Plan (EOP) compliance monitoring and verification services for diversity and inclusion of Minority/Disadvantage/Disable Business Enterprises (M/W/DBEs) on construction projects in the City of Philadelphia.

Qualification and Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required


• Minimum five years' experience


• Analysis and review of submitted project documentation such as certified payroll/ manhours for workforce, payment applications / invoices and related proof of payments to appropriate vendors for professional services and construction activities


• Monitor performance and goals established by each contract for the entire life of the project, including reviewing and auditing documentation assessing the sufficiency of Good Faith Efforts


• Conduct job site visits to monitor M/W/DBE workforce participation


• Meet regularly with project/client staff to discuss the compliance of the M/W/DBE plan and the applicable rules and regulations related to M/W/DBE participation at the Project


• Working with the project staff, including the Project Manager, the Procurement Manager and the project M/W/DBE staff to assure that the project reporting and the processes in place are adequate to comply with the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) regulations


• Monitor procurement opportunities available to M/W/DBEs for each project that requires M/W/DBE participation. Identifying and vetting vendor from the appropriate unified directory of certified and capable business maintained by the OEO of the City of Philadelphia


• Participate in client outreach events to M/W/DBEs


• Summarize and maintain information for the project performance related to the M/W/DBE program / EOP and prepare executive level reports


• Represent the firm in client meetings, networking events or present before City Agencies, and if needed, represent the client before vendors and other organizations


• Maintain spreadsheets and database of all information related to each project/client and monitor data entry accuracy monitoring compliance of commitment to actual EOP goals


• Assist in development of proposals responding to RFPs, coordinating content with multiple internal and external managers


• Review and proof invoicing process per project/client to submit on time and accurately


• Assist Senior Management Team with ad-hoc reporting and special projects


• Willingness to join a growing capital project consulting business with excellent history, reputation and growth potential opportunities

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of discrete and indiscrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists


• Effective communicator at all levels within the organization, and externally, with strong oral and written skills


• Strong knowledge and experience in working with private and public entities


• Self-starter but can function effectively as part of a team


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Good judgment and influencing skills


• Excellent training and presentation skills


• General knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Company Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, major holidays, medical/dental insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and 401K