Compliance Specialist

About the role

Join Egan—a stable, privately owned leader in specialty contracting. As our Corporate Compliance Specialist, you will partner directly with our General Counsel to build the scalable compliance foundation that powers our continued growth. You will own the compliance lifecycle—from multi-jurisdictional licensing to project prequalification—transforming complex requirements into efficient, streamlined processes that enable us to support growth with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Multi-State Licensing & Registration: Own the research and end-to-end lifecycle of all corporate registrations and business licenses across all jurisdictions, extending beyond Minnesota. Research and advise on licensing and registration requirements for new market jurisdictions. Proactively monitor, research, and execute renewals. Create a standard operating playbook for new market entries.
• Centralized Communications: Act as the primary point of contact and registered agent liaison for all regulatory jurisdictions. Ensure all renewal notices, and legal correspondence are securely captured and processed centrally.
• Project Prequalifications: Coordinate with estimating, safety, and operational leadership to prepare, submit, and maintain comprehensive prequalification packages for prospective General Contractors and clients (including platforms like Avetta, ISNetworld, COMPASS, etc.).
• COI and Insurance Management: Oversee the issuance and tracking of project-specific Certificates of Insurance (COIs). Review subcontractor contracts to ensure appropriate insurance coverage is maintained, and ensure upstream compliance with GC requirements.
• Process Improvement & Technology: Evaluate, implement, and maintain compliance tracking software or modules to move the organization away from manual/decentralized monitoring.
• Contract Administration: Review, edit and process construction and service agreements. Support internal company representatives with contract interpretation and drafting. Research and understand contract requirements for applicable jurisdictions.
• Litigation and Claim support: Assist with claims and litigation, including drafting notice or demand letters, support document collection and review and draft and organize litigation hold notices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent corporate/legal experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing corporate compliance, legal assistant tasks, or licensing within the construction, engineering, or commercial real estate industries.
• Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica) and dedicated compliance/licensing software (e.g., Harbor Compliance, CSC) is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional organizational skills, strict attention to detail, and a proven track record of handling high-volume, deadline-driven filings independently.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable compliance systems across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing corporate compliance, legal assistant tasks, or licensing within the construction, engineering, or commercial real estate industries.
• Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica) and dedicated compliance/licensing software (e.g., Harbor Compliance, CSC) is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional organizational skills, strict attention to detail, and a proven track record of handling high-volume, deadline-driven filings independently.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable compliance systems across the organization.

Benefits, Perks and Pay

• Health and Well-being: in addition to medical, dental, vision insurance options, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term, or long-term disability coverage, you're offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family.
• Retail Retirement Plan: we offer robust retirement benefits with a 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit sharing.
• Time-Off Programs: to help you recharge you’ll enjoy a generous PTO program and paid holidays.
• Professional Development: we support education or career growth by offering educational assistance and regular learning and development opportunities.
• Paid Parental Leave: utilize parental leave which allows for paid time off with a new child.
• Rewards and Incentives: we recognize your contributions through additional rewards or compensation that may include an annual discretionary bonus, lead incentive program, and safety buck program.
• Community Involvement: our “Beyond the Jobsite” program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need.

Schedule

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model. To ensure a strong start, we ask for a minimum of 90 days in the office at the start to wrap your arms around the role, build essential in-person connections, and gain the organizational knowledge needed for success before transitioning to our hybrid schedule.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 (subject to such factors as experience, education, and/or skill set) plus potential annual discretionary bonus.