PREVAILING WAGE PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Job Title: Prevailing Wage / Certified Payroll Administrator

Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid/Onsite as applicable)
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually (DOE)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Certified Payroll Labor Compliance Administrator to support our growing construction operations. This role is responsible for full-cycle labor compliance and certified payroll administration for multiple prevailing wage projects.

The ideal candidate has direct experience supporting a General Contractor performing public works projects and is comfortable managing 4-6 active prevailing wage jobs at once, each with 30-40 subcontractors. This position requires a strong sense of urgency, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to proactively identify and resolve compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities

Labor Compliance & Certified Payroll

• Administer and oversee certified payroll reporting for prevailing wage projects in compliance with:
  • Davis-Bacon Act
  • California DIR requirements
  • DAS 140 & DAS 142 apprenticeship reporting
  • Section 3 / Skilled and Trained Workforce requirements
• Review certified payroll reports for accuracy, proper classifications, fringe calculations, and wage determinations.
• Manage compliance documentation for multiple subcontractor tiers across numerous active projects.

Compliance Systems & Reporting

• Serve as the primary administrator for labor compliance platforms, including:
  • LCP Tracker
  • DIR Public Works
  • eComply and/or eMars
• Track subcontractor compliance status, deficiencies, corrections, and approvals.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports to awarding agencies, labor compliance programs, and internal stakeholders.

Subcontractor & Project Support

• Educate subcontractors on prevailing wage compliance, classifications, apprenticeship obligations, and payroll submission requirements.
• Proactively identify potential labor compliance risks and collaborate with project teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain strong working relationships with project managers, subcontractors, labor agencies, and compliance officials.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

• Operate with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines and resolve compliance discrepancies.
• Apply critical thinking skills to interpret evolving labor compliance regulations.
• Contribute to process improvements as the company continues to scale its public works portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• Direct labor compliance experience for a General Contractor performing prevailing wage/public works projects (required).
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Davis-Bacon Act
  • DAS 140 & DAS 142
  • DIR reporting requirements
  • Section 3 / Skilled and Trained Workforce compliance
• Hands-on experience managing multiple subcontractor classifications.
• Advanced experience with LCP Tracker (required); familiarity with DIR, eComply, and/or eMars strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, multi-project workloads with accuracy and efficiency.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Some college coursework preferred, especially accounting or finance classes
• Prior experience handling certified payroll in conjunction with:
  • Payroll reconciliation
  • Job cost reporting
  • Invoicing or closeout support (a strong plus)
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.