Prevailing Wage Senior Administrator (NYC)

Turner Construction Company•New York, NY

2d•$114,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees prevailing wage practices and processes for projects requiring certified payroll and prevailing wages within the region or business unit. Maintains the prevailing wage master list, trains and monitors project compliance, and manages the electronic certified payroll compliance system. The role supports compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, and helps ensure accurate payroll records, reporting, training, and audit readiness. The position is based in New York, New York. Some travel may be required, including occasional visits to construction sites, offices, and off-site venues. The salary range is $114,000–$145,000 annualized.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program and four years of related certified payroll experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive knowledge of certified payroll policies, operations, and processes.
Current knowledge of federal, state, and local policy regulations.
Management experience.
Extensive knowledge of Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and/or other federal, state, and local regulations.
High degree of integrity, ability to maintain confidential information, and discretion.
Professional presentation and verbal and written business communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Ability to prioritize personal responsibilities and influence people who are not direct reports to complete work.
Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with staff at all levels, subcontractors, and management.
Proficiency with electronic certified payroll systems, such as LCP Tracker, Elation, or eMars; MS Office; advanced MS Excel; and MS Outlook.
Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction or construction-related industries.

Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements and Turner’s Government Contracting Policy and Procedures Manual; track legislative changes and communicate them to the prevailing wage team and business unit management.
Review Turner subcontracts to ensure they include complete and correct compliance requirements.
Work with prime contractors and subcontractors to promote understanding of and compliance with prevailing wage requirements.
Manage reporting, requirements, and procedures for contractor and subcontractor compliance with applicable prevailing wage laws.
Oversee and validate apprenticeship ratios against permitted apprenticeship programs under applicable laws.
Oversee the results of audits of subcontractor-submitted documents.
Oversee prevailing wage interviews at project sites and their documentation in the certified payroll system.
Audit attendance at prevailing wage interviews for accuracy and compliance with the volume guidelines in Turner’s Government Contracting Policy and Procedures Manual.
Coordinate setup of the electronic certified payroll compliance system for projects in the business unit.
Manage certified payroll system content and oversee the accuracy and completeness of prevailing wage records.
Communicate with contractors and subcontractors about delinquent certified payroll submissions.
Conduct weekly audits of contractor and subcontractor certified payroll reports and revised reports.
Resubmit restitution documents requiring subcontractors to repay wage underpayments.
Archive payroll records according to applicable state and federal retention guidelines.
Maintain certified payroll reports, affidavits, and related records for review and cooperate with federal, state, and local audits.
Manage escalations involving subcontractor payroll submissions and resolve discrepancies.
Support sales pursuits and work with Estimating to ensure appropriate prevailing wage language in bidding documents; review compliance documents before proposal submission.
Collaborate with the Knowledge & Learning team to develop prevailing wage training materials.
Coordinate state and local prevailing wage training for project teams and maintain completion records in accordance with Turner’s Prevailing Wage Policy.
Coordinate mandatory Davis-Bacon and Related Acts training with Turner Federal Contract Compliance (FCC).
Provide support to Turner FCC for federal projects as needed.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.