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)
• Additional accounting or construction finance experience is highly appreciated

Key Competencies

• Sense of urgency and accountability
• Critical thinker and proactive problem solver
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 (depending on experience and education)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Strong 401(k) match
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Robust medical coverage options with very low out-of-pocket costs for employees and dependents
• Paid volunteer days
• Regular team-building events
• A collaborative, people-first culture within a rapidly growing organization

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a company with an excellent reputation, strong leadership, and a commitment to employee growth. We invest in our people, value compliance excellence, and foster a culture that balances high performance with meaningful team engagement.