Job Description
The Licensing & Vendor Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing BluSky's licensing compliance program and subcontractor/vendor onboarding and compliance program. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role manages four direct reports and ensures that BluSky maintains all required state and local licenses, and that all subcontractors and vendors meet the company's credentialing, insurance, and regulatory requirements before and during engagement. This is a management role with both strategic oversight and hands-on operational responsibility across two critical compliance functions. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Licensing Compliance Own and manage BluSky's state and local licensing program ensuring all required company licenses, registrations, and permits are current, accurately maintained, and renewed prior to expiration Monitor licensing requirements across all jurisdictions where BluSky operates; proactively identify new licensing obligations as the company expands into new markets or service lines Maintain a centralized licensing database tracking all active licenses, expiration dates, renewal deadlines, and responsible contacts Coordinate with Operations, Finance, and field leadership to gather information required for license applications and renewals Manage relationships with licensing agencies, third-party license services, and regulatory contacts Ensure subcontractor trade licenses are verified, current, and on file for all applicable jurisdictions and scopes of work Prepare and submit license applications, renewals, and supporting documentation accurately and on time Escalate licensing compliance issues or gaps to the General Counsel with recommended corrective actions Subcontractor & Vendor Compliance Oversee the end-to-end subcontractor onboarding program, managing the workflow, required documentation, credentialing standards, and approval process for all new subcontractors and vendors Ensure all subcontractors maintain current Certificates of Insurance (COI) that meet BluSky's coverage requirements; manage expiration tracking and renewal follow-up Verify state and local licensing for all subcontractor trade work prior to onboarding and on an ongoing basis Oversee creation and maintenance of subcontractor and supplier records in Vista, including subcontractor packet completion, W-9 collection, and entry of applicable phase codes Coordinate and facilitate onboarding meetings with the relevant Vice President and office team prior to a subcontractor commencing work Conduct periodic audits of active subcontractor and vendor relationships to ensure ongoing adherence to BluSky's compliance standards and regulatory requirements Maintain a centralized subcontractor compliance database -- tracking onboarding status, credential expiration dates, insurance certificates, and audit findings Partner with Operations, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Legal to ensure subcontractor agreements include appropriate compliance provisions Support Accounts Payable and Project Accounting with supplier setup, W-9 verification, and phase code entry Team Management Directly manage four compliance team members responsible for day-to-day execution of licensing and subcontractor onboarding activities Set clear priorities, manage workload distribution, and ensure team members have the tools and direction needed to perform effectively Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development support to direct reports Monitor team performance against defined compliance metrics and timelines; escalate issues and gaps Ensure consistent adherence to established processes, quality standards, and documentation requirements across the team Reporting & Process Improvement Produce regular compliance status reports covering license currency, subcontractor onboarding pipeline, and outstanding items Identify process gaps and inefficiencies; develop and implement improvements to streamline licensing and subcontractor compliance workflows Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for all licensing and vendor compliance processes Support on internal audits, corrective action plans, and broader compliance initiatives as needed SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This role has no direct reports. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS 3+ years of experience in licensing compliance, vendor compliance, subcontractor credentialing, or a related regulatory compliance role Demonstrated experience managing or supervising others, with the ability to set direction, delegate effectively, and hold team members accountable Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple active workflows, track deadlines, and maintain accurate records Experience with Certificate of Insurance verification, trade licensing requirements, and vendor onboarding documentation Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with Vista or similar ERP/construction management platforms a strong plus Excellent attention to detail -- accuracy in record maintenance, data entry, and document review is critical in this role Strong communication and coordination skills; able to work effectively across Operations, Accounting, Legal, and field leadership teams Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment with minimal supervision EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required Some college coursework in Business, Compliance, Paralegal Studies, or a related field preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee may be required to individually lift or push no more than 50 pounds. When lifting or pushing loads heavier than 50 pounds, two or more people are required to lift the load. Anything over 100 pounds requires you to utilize material handling equipment. Use of carts, dollies, hand trucks, hand and power tools, and other equipment is essential to performing the job successfully. Regular to frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, twisting, and reaching is required. Fine motor skills may be used with various forms of technology. Dependent on the job, the employee may be exposed to varying temperatures and noise levels. TRAVEL: Occasional travel. (Less than 50% of time.) Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected for training or meetings.