Director of Compliance - Affordable Housing Programs

Intro:
A confidential and steadily growing construction & development firm is seeking an experienced Director of Compliance to lead all regulatory, wage, and agency compliance processes tied to affordable housing rehabilitation projects. This role offers a highly visible leadership opportunity for someone fluent in HUD programs, LIHTC regulations, Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage, and municipal housing requirements. You'll shape compliance strategy, support project teams, and ensure the organization remains fully audit-ready across a diverse portfolio.

What's Offered

Base Salary: $120,000 - $135,000
Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO
Location: Northern NJ (in office with standard business hours)

What You'll Do

• Serve as the company's subject-matter expert for HUD, LIHTC, CDBG/HOME, Section 3, and other affordable housing program requirements.

• Oversee Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage compliance, including certified payroll, wage interviews, and internal audits.

• Maintain the organization's master compliance calendar, ensuring timely submissions for workforce reporting, EEO/AA updates, wage documentation, and agency filings.

• Lead subcontractor compliance, including certification tracking (M/WBE, SBE, Section 3), insurance verification, and documentation management.

• Train project teams and subcontractors on compliance standards, reporting protocols, and regulatory changes.

• Interface with funding agencies, housing departments, auditors, and municipal compliance offices to ensure seamless communication and adherence.

• Conduct routine internal audits of payroll, subcontractor files, procurement documentation, and safety-related compliance items.

• Supervise a small team responsible for subcontractor insurance review, endorsements, and coordination with brokers.

• Support legal matters through incident reporting, interrogatory coordination, and organized documentation handling.

• Standardize compliance processes, implement technology improvements, and drive continuous improvement across all departments.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in compliance for affordable housing, including LIHTC, HUD programs, Davis-Bacon, and government-funded construction.

• Strong command of labor compliance, wage requirements, and housing agency regulations.

• Experience conducting internal audits and managing compliance for subcontractors and field teams.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train, influence, and guide both internal teams and external partners.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple reporting requirements simultaneously.

• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• OSHA-30 certification preferred; degree helpful but not required.

Why This Role

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within a growing organization committed to delivering compliant, mission-driven affordable housing projects. It's ideal for a polished compliance professional ready to take ownership of all regulatory and wage compliance functions, influence companywide standards, and serve as the go-to authority on affordable housing program requirements-without the burden of business development duties.

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