Corporate Project Controls & Compliance Manager - Federal

Flatiron Construction Corp•Austin, TX

About The Position

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving project success? The Federal Project Controls and Compliance Manager ensures that government projects adhere strictly to FAR, DFARS, Davis-Bacon, and safety regulations to mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks. They oversee contract lifecycles, manage internal controls, monitor subcontractors, and prepare for audits. Key duties include documenting compliance, managing risk, and ensuring project, safety, and labor adherence. Apply now and transform your career with us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
7+ years’ experience in Federal contracting, construction project management, or legal compliance.
Experience with Federal complex scheduling and cost control processes required.
Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes required.
Deep understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and OSHA safety regulatioAble to identify cost reduction strategies in schedule, quantities or contract specifications that align with project budget and design specification requirements.

Responsibilities

Review and manage contracts (prime and subcontracts) to ensure adherence to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), and agency-specific requirements (e.g., USACE).
Oversees cost controls reporting and reconciliation for Federal District or Mega Project, providing reports to the Project Controls Director for Division-level summaries.
Manages the scheduling process and support for Federal District or Mega Projects, including bid phase, project schedule creation, monthly reporting, and schedule updates.
Enforce compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (prevailing wages), Certified Payroll, and EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) standards.
Conducts regular Federal project reviews and monitors job cost reports against key performance indicators (KPIs).
Coordinates with the Division Claims/Contract Manager to track and monitor change order and claims preparation and resolution.
Establish and monitor internal control frameworks (accounting, procurement, project management) to support DCAA audits and internal reviews
Monitors and controls project cash flow by tracking over/under billing.
Assists with resource and cost loading to the schedule, including labor projections, equipment and material projections, and productivity trend reporting to accurately forecast project costs and financial outcomes.
Assists with project closeout procedures by validating final revenue prior to final bill submission.