Entry Level Risk Manager Jobs in Vancouver, WA (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 180871
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: DHO Compliance
Department: Compliance
Market: Corporate Home Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are adding an Operations Compliance Specialist to our Compliance Department to support our Northwest and West coast region. This position will report to a Regional Compliance Manager.
In this role, your key responsibilities will be to assist with the development of Project, District, and Fixed Facility mitigation action plan (MAPs), annual assessments and continuous improvement of the operations compliance program for the district(s) you support. You will be expected to understand regulatory risks and concerns, develop, implement, and document improvements to address deficiencies and mitigate risks. The role requires the ability to assist operations in regulatory risks and changes that impact our work activities in Engineering and Construction. You will be involved in key regulatory areas which may include, but not limited to: antitrust laws, prevailing wage / Davis Bacon and Related Acts, FAR clauses, OSHA and ATF. You will be expected to collaborate closely with numerous individuals and levels throughout the Company to promote a risk mitigation culture, assist in understanding regulatory requirements, and consistently communicate to compliance management.
District Overview
Compliance is a part of Kiewit's shared services organization. Kiewit provides a diverse range of shared service functions to assist our districts in their endeavors to pursue, win and successfully execute projects. Our shared services encompass Business Management, Kiewit Supply Network, Kiewit Technology Group, HR Operations, Safety, Environmental, Equipment, Quality, Legal, Compliance and more.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals - they're the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people, and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won't find just anywhere. We're always pushing new limits. You can too.
Location
This position is located in the Vancouver, WA office, with travel required to other Kiewit offices, project locations and Kiewit Headquarters up to 50% of the time. Relocation assistance for this role may be provided.
Responsibilities
• Support the Regional Compliance Manager (RCM) on ongoing project compliance activities, including the project startup process, creation of mitigation action plans, compliance issues/findings and remediation processes.
• Assist with training Project Compliance Coordinators (PCCs) and provide other staff training in compliance as necessary.
• Support assigned districts in relevant compliance topics by learning key regulatory topics that include, but are not limited to, antitrust laws, prevailing wage / Davis Bacon and Related Acts, OSHA, and ATF regulations.
• Operate in our InEight tool for compliance daily.
• Analyze compliance data using PowerBI and Microsoft tools
• Assist the RCM with performing compliance assessments per the Operations Compliance Program, and ethics and compliance reviews of potential JV partners and aid in reporting compliance issues/findings to District Management.
• Ensure remediation of assessment findings and assist with implementing the Elevated Risk Project Program on identified projects.
• Review trends in tasks and identify process improvement opportunities for the field.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize a variety of tasks with competing deadlines.
• Participate in the administration and distribution of compliance results.
• Identify best practices and lessons learned for the continued improvement of Operations Compliance.
• Willingness to quickly learn Kiewit's unique organizational structure.
• Promote and support the company's Core Values and Expected Behaviors.
Qualifications
• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Internship or a year of construction or engineering field experience or related experience with exposure to regulatory compliance topics desired.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and think analytically.
• Utilize critical thinking to offer practical solutions.
• Must be able to travel, as needed, up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to relocate as needed #LI-AK1
Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: 70,000 - 75,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.
Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.
Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.
We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.