What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Compliance Specialist position at SAM, LLC?
Who We Are
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Your Impact at SAM
As a Contract Compliance Specialist, you will maintain construction project records and process related paperwork, monitor records to verify compliance with state and federal laws and determine payments due contractors for work completed. You will interact directly with contractors and you may support project audits as part of a team.
- Prepares and submits monthly and final estimates checking calculations against work log and estimate to verify measurement and payments in accordance with the contract and specifications prior to recommending payment
- Works with Project Manager to process change orders, supplemental agreements and extra work orders
- Monitors contractor’s compliance with TxDOT specifications, state and federal requirements
- Prepares and types correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment
- Commutes to attend pre-construction meetings to collaborate with contractor and client bookkeepers on record-keeping and document control procedures
- Verifies that changes to plan sets have been disseminated to all project staff
- Performs, if directed, or supports performance of 30-60-90% audits of project records
- Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals
What You Bring to SAM
- High school or equivalent plus three (3) years’ experience in construction record keeping or accounting
- College education or technical training in business administration or accounting may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis
- Working knowledge of standard procedures relative to planning, construction and engineering fundamentals
- Higher mathematics
- Proficient skill in reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
- The use of standard office equipment
- Preparing and maintaining records, files and reports
- The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
- Ability to communicate effectively
Our Perks
- Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
- Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
- Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
- Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness travel leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
- Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
