Compliance Specialist

This position is in support of a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program at a major international airport in supporting various delivery methods including Construction Manager at Risk with Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts. This position is responsible for performing detailed review and analysis of construction applications for payment prior to payment for construction project/program delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Follow defined invoice review procedures and instructions and exception handling processes
• Read and understand construction contract provisions related to invoices, processing/payment and translate them into actionable compliance testing
• Understand various construction delivery methods, particularly Construction Manager at Risk with Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts
• Monitor approvals for contracts/contract amendments related to the invoices
• Determine that invoice to be paid has all required contract authorizations
• Understand the scope of work associated with the construction project being billed
• Work with different environments handling multiple vendors and contracts specific to each invoice
• Establish a strong working relationship with the client and vendors to facilitate communication and resolution of issues identified during the invoice review process
• Find and identify non-compliance issues and formulate in a concise and accurate manner the findings and associated cost impacts identified during the review
• Quantify and describe the issues and request the appropriate actions for resolution
• Compare and align purchase orders with the invoices
• Maintain all work and document the review, findings, reviewed amounts, and recommendations for payment
• Create and manipulate spreadsheets
• Maintain accurate and timely invoice tracking logs
• Work independently, but seek appropriate guidance and clarification as needed
• Collaborate effectively with the other members of the project team

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction or similar field
• Qualified candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in reviewing/processing construction invoices/payment applications
• Construction cost accounting and compliance required
• Strong analytical and communication, both written and verbal