The Compliance Manager is primarily responsible for key business functions of our commercial construction company including risk management, regulatory compliance, and contracts administration.
Additionally, the Compliance Manager supports the general administration of office operations, including Information Technology and Human Resources, including liaising with our Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and onboarding of new employees. This role ensures the reduction of operational risk through strong internal controls, contract review and coordination, and compliance with policies, while supporting project and executive teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Singular Builders is a San Francisco-based construction company focused on delivering complex, design-forward, and technically demanding projects. Our work includes seismic retrofits, ground-up construction, urban infrastructure projects, and high-end commercial interiors across California and Arizona.
Founded by industry veterans, the company is quickly establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing construction startups in the Bay Area, with a strong and growing pipeline of complex, design-forward projects across multiple markets.
What sets us apart is not just the projects we take on, but how we execute them—through thoughtful problem-solving, strong team collaboration, and a commitment to quality at every level.
We are building a team of curious and caring teammates who are driven to get the job done, embrace each challenge, and pursue excellence, and who take pride in the work they deliver.
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Contracts Review and Administration:
- Review incoming contracts, subcontracts, service agreements, and vendor documents for completeness, required forms, insurance compliance, and administrative risk items.
- Identify non-standard terms and escalate legal, insurance, indemnification, payment, and compliance concerns to leadership or legal counsel.
- Track contract execution status, deadlines, insurance requirements, and other key deliverables.
- Maintain organized contract files and logs for easy retrieval and audit readiness.
- Support project and estimating teams with collection and review of contract documents, insurance and bond requirements, prequalification packages, and compliance paperwork.
- Assist in coordinating document flow between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Risk Management and Compliance:
- Support company compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to construction operations, employment, and workplace safety.
- Track and maintain business and construction licenses, registrations, insurance certificates (for our company and our subcontractors on projects), bonds, and contractor compliance documentation.
- Monitor deadlines for renewals, certifications, and required reporting.
- Assist with risk management documentation, including incident reports, claims tracking, and subcontractor compliance records.
- Coordinate with insurance brokers, legal counsel, and internal leadership regarding claims, policy updates, and risk-related issues.
- Help maintain company policies and procedures to support regulatory and contractual compliance.
- Help maintain accurate records for audits, reporting, and internal controls
Human Resources Support:
- Administer employee onboarding, orientation, and new hire paperwork.
- Liaise with IT for office technology maintenance of hardware and software.
- Maintain personnel files, HR records, and compliance documentation in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
- Assist with benefits administration, employee notices, training records, and workers’ compensation documentation.
- Track employee certifications, licenses, training completions, and required compliance records.
- Support performance review processes, disciplinary documentation, and policy acknowledgments.
- Serve as a point of contact for routine employee questions related to office and HR procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
We provide a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, life and ADD plans, generous paid time off, paid holidays, a well-designed 401K plan (traditional and Roth IRA available) with matching and profit-sharing components and an FSA Plan.
- $175,000 – $210,000 base salary (depending on experience).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (with select plans 100% covered by the company).
- 20 days paid me off based on accrual.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) and discretionary profit sharing.
- Discretionary performance bonus.
Work Environment
- This is an in-office role based in San Francisco (not remote or hybrid)
- Regular visits to construction project sites. Some travel required.
- Some flexibility required based on project demands.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive lisng of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of Singular Builders.
At this time, Singular Builders is not considering relocation for open positions. Candidates should be locally based or prepared to relocate independently.
