Prevailing Wage Specialist

Overview

This role supports a multi-state workforce by managing end-to-end payroll operations with an emphasis on prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance. Responsibilities include certified reporting, audit readiness, and discrepancy resolution to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, Department of Labor regulations, and project labor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Certified Payroll Processing: Prepare, review, and electronically file weekly Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) using project owner portals.
• Wage Determination Management: Interpret state and federal wage determinations to ensure field workers are classified correctly by trade and paid precise mandatory base rates.
• Fringe Benefit Administration: Reconcile and calculate hourly fringe benefit payouts, employer contributions, and union dues to verify total compensation accuracy.
• Subcontractor Oversight: Review subcontractor certified payroll records to ensure compliance across the entire project pipeline.
• Audit & Discrepancy Resolution: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external labor audits, agency inquiries, and payroll discrepancy resolutions.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience focused on construction, public works, or government contracting.
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience using electronic reporting software and ERP/payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, UKG, or Dayforce).
• Knowledge Base: Deep understanding of the Davis-Bacon Act, state-specific prevailing wage regulations, and union collective bargaining agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.

Compensation & Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Time Off
• 401(k) Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Disability & Occupational Accident Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid training program