Sr. Contract Compliance Manager

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco is seeking a highly motivated Senior Contract Compliance Manager to join our Western Construction Operations team. This is a remote position with the ideal candidate will be based in California or familiar with California labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Contract Review and Analysis: Thoroughly review and analyze contractual agreements to identify key compliance requirements, terms, and conditions.
• Compliance Monitoring: Develop and implement processes for monitoring compliance with contractual obligations, including deadlines, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and non-compliance issues within contracts and propose mitigation strategies to minimize exposure and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Labor Compliance Program (LCP) Tracker Software Administration: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all CPR, apprenticeship, and related documents. Organize and manage contract repositories for easy access and retrieval; Be able to recognize when certified payroll is out of compliance and steps to take to remedy the errors with subcontractors; Maintain monthly audits of subcontractor payments through B2Gnow compliance reporting; Provide monthly status Apprentice utilization reports using LCP Tracker & WA L&I Portal.
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all CPR, apprenticeship, B2Now, and related documents. Organize and manage contract repositories for easy access and retrieval. Assist with subcontract documentation and requirements for accuracy, approvals, and payments; manage certified payroll reporting, filing and accuracy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including legal, procurement, finance, and operations team, to ensure alignment and understanding of contractual requirements. Provide daily support to construction group, including administrative, word processing, database, training, and spreadsheet activities processing.
• Vendor Management: Establish and maintain productive relationships with vendors and external partners. Communicate effectively to address compliance issues and negotiate contract terms when necessary.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports and analyses on contract compliance status, highlighting any deviations or areas of concern. Provide recommendations for improvement and corrective action as needed.
• Training and Education: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on contract compliance policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to contract management and compliance. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience managing large scale construction project contracts involving upgrades, renovations, and retrofits on institutional, government, commercial and/or industrial customer sites. Experience must include certified payroll reporting experience and invoicing/reporting to public entity on public works projects.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience using LCP Tracker or similar compliance management software.
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software.
• Extensive knowledge of the processing of specifications, RFI's, transmittals and the maintaining a submittal register.
• Familiar with California Construction Business and contracting practices.
• Proven ability to gather, validate, and analyze quantitative data and information.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel and Project.
• Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical communication and presentation skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and business relationships.
• Foster effective and positive business relationships with all parties.
• Provide schedule flexibility for project support as required.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.