Prevailing Wage Administrator (North West)

Turner Construction•Seattle, WA

5d•$50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Prevailing Wage Administrator provides support to projects requiring certified payroll and prevailing wages within a region or business unit. The role maintains the electronic certified payroll compliance system and assists with project site audits, subcontractor understanding, and prevailing wage compliance. The position applies knowledge of federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws and requirements, including Davis-Bacon and Related Act (DBRA), the Service Contract Act, and the Walsh-Healy Act. The administrator monitors contractor and subcontractor reporting, reviews compliance requirements, conducts document and payroll audits, and manages prevailing wage interviews and related documentation. The role identifies discrepancies, supports restitution processes, maintains accurate records, and cooperates with government audits. It also includes project site visits, training, and other assigned duties.

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 DBRA and/or other federal, state, and local regulations.
High integrity, ability to maintain confidential information, and discretion.
Professional verbal and written business communication skills.
Effective active-listening skills and follow-up practices.
Problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Ability to interact and collaborate professionally with others.
Proficiency in electronic certified payroll systems such as LCP Tracker, Elation, or eMars; MS Office; advanced MS Excel; and MS Outlook.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including regular lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.
Some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction or construction-related industries.

Responsibilities

Apply a basic understanding of federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, including DBRA, the Service Contract Act, and the Walsh-Healy Act, to support projects.
Monitor contractor and subcontractor reporting requirements and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable prevailing wage laws.
Review compliance requirements with subcontractors and obtain required reporting information.
Verify that subcontractors have approved apprenticeship programs and registered certified apprentices; validate apprenticeship certificates, submissions, and apprentice ratios.
Audit apprenticeship processes, document records, and perform pay 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 their documentation in the certified payroll system.
Compare prevailing wage interview findings with subcontractor payroll submissions, identify discrepancies, and escalate findings as needed.
Monitor attendance at prevailing wage audits and interviews in accordance with policy volume guidelines and coordinate with project staff.
Administer the electronic certified payroll compliance system and other owner- or lender-required websites.
Verify the accuracy and completeness of prevailing wage records, including daily work records and fringe benefits.
Ensure timely submission of contractor and subcontractor certified payroll; audit reports for compliance and follow up on revised submissions.
Verify resubmission of restitution documents requiring subcontractors to repay wage underpayments.
Follow state and federal record-retention guidelines and archive payroll records appropriately.
Maintain accurate files of certified payroll reports, affidavits, and related documents and make them available for review.
Cooperate with federal, state, and local audits.
Visit project sites to verify that current U.S. Department of Labor posters and other required notices or content are displayed.
Participate in prevailing wage training and development as directed.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.