Compliance Manager I, Construction Services (226 Days)

Company: Dallas Independent School District
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Description

• Develop construction procedures to ensure Prompt Payment Act guidelines comply
• Develop and implement construction industry-specific key performance indicators to monitor and evaluate the performance of the Project Management Firms and outside contractors
• Lead staff in performing risk assessment activities to identify risks and areas of improvement within the Construction Bond financials as well as Construction Operations
• Proactively develop and recommend internal controls to mitigate risks to the achievement of Construction Services' mission and strategic objectives
• Oversee all construction internal audits and acts as the Department's liaison with the Internal Audit Department assisting in the testing and implementation of recommendations by Internal Audit
• Supervise the preparation of responses for internal/external inquiries and Public Information Requests for the Director Finance and Operations and the Deputy Chief, including but not limited to construction-related Public Information Requests
• Perform review construction documents, construction contracts, RFI, submittals, construction contingency allowance expenditure allowances, and other documents as required to ensure the adequate use of construction bond funds and compliance with state and local laws
• Develop construction audit methodologies and oversee the execution of construction field audits ensuring compliance with policy and procedures
• Perform reviews of project documents including schedules and change orders to help develop a close-out report addressing potential opportunities for the District to assess liquidated damages
• Perform the review and all construction master agreements alongside the legal department to ensure the terms of the contracts are adhered to
• Acts as liaison between Construction Services and other district departments in resolving construction close-out and other related audit recommendations
• Oversees work of Program Management Firms as delegated by the Director Finance and Operations
• Supervises Assigned Staff
• Performs other tasks and duties as determined by the Director of Finance and Operations Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and ten or more years experience in public accounting and/or directly related job experience including management level experience
  • Internal Audit experience
  • Computer skills, specifically, familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Professional, and statistical accounting software applications
  • Effective interpersonal skills with all levels of employees, staff members, and the general public
  • Demonstrated planning and problem-solving/investigative skills as required to research inquiries related to job responsibilities. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments; high degree of flexibility required
  • Demonstrated skills in both verbal and written communication
  • Demonstrated administrative and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated management abilities through the management of major segments of an educational institution
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, direct, and provide constructive input to staff in a way that maximizes efficiency and productivity
  • Demonstrated ability to provide needed training and staff development activities for staff and outside contractors

Keywords: Dallas Independent School District, Dallas , Compliance Manager I, Construction Services (226 Days), Executive , Dallas, Texas