Prevailing Wage Administrator (North West)

Turner Construction Company•Seattle, WA

4d•$50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Prevailing Wage Administrator provides services supporting projects that require certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance within a region or business unit. The role maintains electronic certified payroll compliance systems and assists with project-site audits, subcontractor understanding, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements. The administrator supports compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, including the Davis-Bacon and Related Act, Service Contract Act, and Walsh-Healey Act. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor and subcontractor reporting, reviewing submitted records, validating apprenticeship documentation and ratios, conducting audits and interviews, identifying payroll discrepancies, and coordinating restitution when underpayments are found. The role also administers certified payroll systems, maintains accurate and accessible records, cooperates with government audits, and visits project sites to verify required labor posters and notices. The position regularly works in an office and may occasionally work at construction sites, offices, or off-site venues. Some travel may be required. The position requires compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited degree program and 2 years of related certified payroll experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of certified payroll policies, operations, and processes.
Knowledge of the Davis-Bacon and Related Act and/or other federal, state, and local regulations.
High degree of integrity, ability to maintain confidential information, and discretion.
Professional verbal and written business communication skills.
Effective active listening and follow-up practices.
Problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Ability to interact and collaborate professionally with others.
Proficiency with electronic certified payroll systems, such as LCP Tracker, Elation, or eMars; MS Office; advanced MS Excel; and MS Outlook.
Ability to travel some, as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction or construction-related industries.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws and requirements to support specific projects.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor reporting requirements and procedures for compliance with applicable laws.
Review compliance requirements with subcontractors and obtain required reporting information.
Confirm subcontractors have approved apprenticeship programs and registered certified apprentices; validate certificates and submit them into the electronic certified payroll system.
Validate apprentice ratios against the permitted apprenticeship program and governing law.
Conduct audits, document findings, and perform or verify wage restitution as applicable.
Audit subcontractor-submitted documents for accuracy and compliance and address findings with subcontractors.
Conduct or oversee prevailing wage interviews at project sites and manage related documentation in the tracking system.
Compare interview findings with subcontractor payroll submissions, identify discrepancies, and escalate findings as needed.
Monitor attendance at prevailing wage audits and interviews according to policy volume guidelines and in coordination with project staff.
Administer the electronic certified payroll compliance system and other owner- or lender-required websites.
Verify prevailing wage records, including required information, daily work records, and fringe benefits.
Ensure timely submission of contractor and subcontractor certified payroll reports, audit them for compliance, and follow up on required revisions.
Verify resubmission of restitution documents requiring subcontractors to pay restitution for wage underpayments.
Follow state and federal record-retention guidelines and archive payroll records appropriately.
Maintain accurate certified payroll reports, affidavits, and related records and make them available for review.
Cooperate with federal, state, and local audits.
Visit project sites to verify display of current U.S. Department of Labor posters and other required notices or content.
Participate in prevailing wage training and development as directed.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.