Modern Construction and Facilities Maintenance · 1 day ago
Compliance Specialist
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expModern Construction and Facilities Maintenance specializes in the renovation and commercial construction of various properties. The Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring operational readiness by managing contract administration, business licensing, and sales tax compliance across multiple states.
Construction
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
Ensure contracts comply with state laws, licensing requirements, and company policies
Track contract milestones, deliverables, and obligations
Support project managers and legal counsel in resolving contract disputes or amendments
Research and maintain contractor licensing requirements across all active and target states
Prepare and submit applications, renewals, and updates for business and individual licenses
Coordinate with state licensing boards and regulatory agencies to resolve issues or delays
Track expiration dates and ensure timely renewals to avoid project disruptions
Monitor and interpret state-specific sales tax laws applicable to construction services and materials
Coordinate with accounting to ensure accurate tax collection, reporting, and remittance
Maintain documentation for audits and ensure compliance with state specific legal (nexus) rules
Assist in setting up tax accounts in new jurisdictions as the company expands
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with contract‑based project billing using AIA or similar progress‑billing standards, along with experience in construction‑adjacent industries (e.g., commercial construction, engineering, architecture, facilities, or capital projects)
Strong understanding of state-specific licensing requirements for the construction industry, with license and registration software experience such as LicenseHQ, GovPilot, or Newland
Strong understanding of multi-state sales tax, VAT, GST, and other tax regulations, with tax compliance software experience such as Avalara, Vertex, or TaxJar
Proficiency in integrating tax software with various business systems
Excellent research, analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential
A meticulous approach to record-keeping and ability to handle confidential information discreetly
Ability to identify and resolve compliance issues effectively
Ability to work effectively with leadership, including regulators, internal teams, and external vendors
Preferred
2+ years of experience in commercial construction, engineering, architecture, facilities, or capital projects
Strong understanding of multi-state regulatory environments and tax laws
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Accounting, or related field
Benefits
Annual profit sharing
Medical, vision, and dental
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Saving Account (HSA)
Employer-paid Basic Term Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
Voluntary supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Company
Modern Construction and Facilities Maintenance
Modern Construction and Facilities Maintenance is proud to be a WBENC Certified women-owned Commercial General Contracting and Facilities Maintenance firm.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase