Director of Construction Program Compliance &

CDLI Overview 

Community Development Long Island (CDLI) is the only full-service collection of community development entities that change Long Islanders’ lives for success in home creation and financial growth. CDLI supports these achievements on the individual and community level by offering innovative solutions and resources to achieve personal and community economic growth.

Position Summary

The Director of Construction Program Compliance and Administration is responsible for overseeing the operational and management tasks on construction projects focusing on ensuring projects stay on track, meet deadlines, and comply with contract requirements. This role ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements, accurate program reporting, and operational efficiency across program areas. The Director plays a key leadership role in streamlining workflows, ensuring compliance with program guidelines, and managing administrative staff to support the successful implementation of home improvement programs. This position focuses on the department’s administrative-based functions to ensure a cohesive approach to achieving departmental goals.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations governing home improvement programs.
• Oversee compliance with grant and program guidelines, including eligibility requirements, documentation standards, and reporting.
• Conduct internal audits of program files to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison for audits conducted by funding agencies and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve administrative workflows, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee reporting for construction production metrics, grant deliverables, and regulatory compliance to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Foster a collaborative team environment and encourage professional development opportunities for team members.
• Work closely with the Director of Construction and Field Operations to align compliance and administrative processes with field activities.
• Communicate program requirements and updates effectively to staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the use of Client Management Systems (CMS) and other technology platforms to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Leverage technology to enhance compliance tracking, reporting, and administrative efficiency.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in compliance and program administration.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction program compliance, administration, or nonprofit operations, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations governing housing or nonprofit programs.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Client Management Systems (CMS), Salesforce, or similar platforms; ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

 This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.