Construction Compliance Manager

Title:
Construction Compliance Manager

Location:
Kern County California

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Requirement:

Position Type:
Net new

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The Construction Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the project meets all regulatory, environmental and statutory compliance obligations throughout construction, commissioning and project close‑out.

Working closely with the Project Execution leadership team, EPC Contractor, engineering and environmental teams, the role oversees the implementation of the project's compliance requirements, ensuring approval conditions, permits and licence obligations are understood, tracked and delivered. The Construction Compliance Manager maintains the project's compliance systems, coordinates regulatory reporting and works closely with government agencies to ensure compliance issues are resolved quickly and efficiently.

The role provides practical advice to the project team, monitors compliance performance, manages regulatory submissions and supports the successful delivery of the project through to commercial operation.

• Develop and maintain the project Compliance Matrix, ensuring all approval conditions, permits and licence requirements are identified, assigned and tracked through to completion.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory approvals and statutory obligations throughout construction and commissioning.
• Work with the project team to identify compliance risks and implement practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into construction planning and project delivery.

• Act as the primary contact for regulatory authorities throughout the project.
• Manage relationships with government agencies and coordinate inspections, audits and compliance meetings.
• Prepare and coordinate regulatory submissions, approval amendments and responses to regulator requests.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and supporting documentation.

• Coordinate and prepare monthly and statutory compliance reports.
• Collect compliance information from the EPC Contractor, consultants and project teams.
• Ensure all compliance reporting is accurate, complete and submitted within required time frames.
• Maintain compliance registers and reporting systems.

• Work closely with the EPC Contractor and project teams to ensure compliance obligations are understood and delivered.
• Participate in project meetings and site inspections to monitor compliance performance.
• Assist project managers in resolving compliance issues that may impact construction activities or project milestones.

• Conduct regular compliance inspections and audits.
• Monitor completion of compliance actions and manage corrective actions where required.
• Maintain records to demonstrate compliance and support regulatory audits.

• Coordinate compliance activities during commissioning and project handover.
• Manage the submission of final approvals, certifications and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure all compliance obligations have been satisfied before project…