Program Manager (Contract Compliance) at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, Washington

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable program manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide consultation on project compliance and risk during and after the contracting process, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. This role involves proactive monitoring, reporting, and consultation on various compliance aspects, including prevailing wage, diversity spend, and liquidated damages.



Key Responsibilities:



Offer compliance consultation for contract terms that include:


- Background check and drug testing requirements


- Prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon


- Liquidated damages


Proactively monitor and report compliance on contracts with financial impact terms (e.g., liquidated damages, labor escalation, bonds).


Advise project teams on subcontractor management and compliance with prevailing wage requirements (both pre-bid and post-signature), facilitating collaboration for certified payroll completion and implementing necessary tools and processes.



Preferred Qualifications:



Proven experience in compliance consultation, particularly in project-based environments.


Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements, prevailing wage laws, and contract management.


Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.


Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.



Location


Pullman, WA- SEL's corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.



Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.



People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
  
  


• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  
  


• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  
  


• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  
  


• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
  
  

We anticipate filling this position as a Program Manager ($66,800.00 - 104,600.00). We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.



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