Ethics & Compliance Specialist

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

The Ethics & Compliance Specialist will support the Company’s Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Department in executing and maintaining the compliance program. This position plays a key role in promoting the Company’s core value of operating with honesty and integrity by assisting with investigations, policy management, training, monitoring, and outreach across the organization. The Specialist will provide direct support to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and the Senior Ethics & Compliance Manager, serving as a resource for team members and business units on day-to-day compliance matters.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, distribution and tracking of policies and procedures, including the Company’s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct, and develop related training and communications.
• Supports the Company’s E&C risk assessment process, including collecting and analyzing risk data, maintaining risk register, and supporting development of reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Assists with intake, triage, documentation, and resolution of reports received through the Company’s Speak Up Line and other reporting channels.
• Supports investigations, including collecting documentation, preparing interview notes, and maintaining investigation records.
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of E&C systems, such as the Company’s Policy Library and Disclosure tools.
• Manages and updates the Company’s E&C SharePoint site with E&C updates, tools and resources.
• Partners with internal stakeholders and others as appropriate to develop and maintain effective ethics and compliance training and reporting programs.
• Partners with the Sr. Ethics & Compliance Manager to execute program initiatives and strategy.
• Support the Associate General Counsel (Government Contracts & Compliance) by liaising with project teams on how to comply with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable federal and state procurement rules. Assist in the revision and/or development of related policies and procedures as needed.
• Participate in project and plant site visits to support field-level engagement. Responsibilities include conducting toolbox talks, observing compliance practices, gathering team member feedback and documenting site-level risks.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, public administration, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in ethics and compliance, legal, audit or related field, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or government contracting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to field crews, executives, and regulators.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity and company values.
• Experience delivering training and leading outreach efforts.
  
  

Preferred

• Compliance certification (e.g., LPEC, CCEP, CPCM).
• Prior experience working directly on public works or federally funded infrastructure projects.
• Experience in conducting periodic audits and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with governance, risk and compliance tools and systems (NAVEX, etc.) is preferred.
  
  

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.