DBE/GFE Compliance Administrator

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented DBE/GFE Compliance Support Administrator based out of Irvine, CA.  This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city. 

Become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing player in Heavy Construction. Shimmick is a national Contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry and is seeking a qualified individual to join our Southwest Division.  Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high-quality work ranging from expanding/constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge.

Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.

Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.

Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.

• Debut in ENR’s Top 10 for dams, reservoirs, and more
• Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
• Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership

Southwest Division

Shimmick’s Southwest Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in Southern California, across water resources, water treatment, transportation and transit markets. Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $350 million North City Pure Water Facility in San Diego at the $200 million Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County.

DBE/GFE Compliance & Outreach

• Manage Good Faith Effort requirements which includes documentation, advertising and outreach.
• Research and understand each pursuit’s and Agency’s GFE/DBE/SBE requirements for the projects that we pursue.
• Complete all Good Faith Efforts for all pursuits in a timely and organized manner.  Manage the estimating team to ensure that GFE/DBE/SBE requirements are considered and complied with during the bidding and close-out process.
• Attend Pre-bid and Outreach meetings as required.
• Attend GFE/DBE/SBE Seminars and trainings.
• Maintain DBE/SBE subcontractor/supplier database (SmartBidNet)
• Assist with DBE compliance on ongoing projects as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the construction, architectural, or engineering industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application:  Outlook, Word, Publisher, and/or Excel
• Familiarity with SalesForce, CMiC, and/or Cosential is a plus
• Previous experience in compliance and outreach
• Experience in EPA and Caltrans DBE process and requirements is also highly preferred

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• Relocation benefits are not available with this position.

The salary range for this position is between $80,000 - 95,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO COST option, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.