Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR's 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.
The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project -the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Produce compliance reports and submissions to appropriate agencies
Manage the project's DBE/SWaM Outreach Schedule
Work directly and cultivate relationships with community sources for minority and women employment and on-the-job training referrals
Meet with project field personnel on a regular basis to discuss DBE/SWaM policy and ensure policy is understood and followed by all project personnel
Assist with producing internal DBE/SWaM compliance training and community outreach events
Collaborate with various members of the project team to communicate DBE/SWaM processes, procedures, and compliance
Complete Commercially Useful Function (CUF) reviews both on the jobsite and at DBE/SWaM subconsultant and supplier offices throughout Virginia.
Assist with the vetting of potential DBE/SWaM firm participants
Assist the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project DBE/SWaM Compliance Manager in implementing, tracking, and refining the project's DBE/SWaM Program and progress towards small business participation goals
Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 2 years' professional experience involving regulatory compliance policies/programs
Familiarity of federal and Virginia state DBE/SWaM laws
General knowledge of federal and state regulatory practices.
General knowledge of minority business rules, regulations, and practices
Excellent research and investigative skills
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent training and presentation skills
Superior Microsoft Office suite and report production capabilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to be flexible and change directions to meet Company needs
General knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, others
A law degree is a plus
Experience implementing DBE and/or SWaM policies and procedures highly preferred
Ability for travel to and from the project office, construction site, and local networking/outreach events
Rules, regulations, procedures and functions of the Authority
General procurement practices and the ability to analyze scopes of work and other contract documents
Standard office practices, procedures and equipment
Benefits:
Comprehensive compensation package
Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.
Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
