Prevailing Wage Senior Administrator (NYC)

Turner Construction•New York, NY

4d•$114,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee prevailing wage practices and processes for projects requiring certified payroll and prevailing wages within the region or business unit. Maintain the prevailing wage master list, train and monitor project compliance, and manage the electronic certified payroll compliance system. The role supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and Turner policies, coordinates training and audits, and works with project teams, contractors, subcontractors, Estimating, and Federal Contract Compliance. The position is based in New York, NY. Some travel may be required. The stated annual salary range is $114,000 to $145,000.

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 the Davis-Bacon and Related Act and/or other federal, state, and local regulations.
High integrity and ability to maintain confidential information and exercise discretion.
Professional presentation and effective verbal and written business communication skills.
Solid 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 all staff 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.
Some travel may be required.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent sitting, computer use, and handling or reaching; occasional mobility and travel; and regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction or construction-related industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and Turner Government Contracting Policy and Procedures Manual; monitor legislative changes and communicate them to the prevailing wage team and business unit management.
Review Turner subcontracts to ensure they contain correct and complete compliance requirements.
Work with prime contractors and subcontractors to support understanding of and compliance with prevailing wage requirements.
Manage contractor and subcontractor reporting, requirements, and procedures under applicable prevailing wage laws.
Oversee and validate apprenticeship ratios against permitted apprenticeship programs.
Oversee results of subcontractor audits of submitted documents.
Oversee prevailing wage interviews at project sites and documentation in the certified payroll system.
Audit attendance at prevailing wage interviews for accuracy and compliance with applicable volume guidelines.
Coordinate setup of the electronic certified payroll compliance system for business-unit projects.
Manage certified payroll system content, including record accuracy and completeness, delinquent payroll communications, weekly payroll audits, and restitution document resubmissions.
Archive payroll records according to state and federal retention guidelines.
Maintain certified payroll reports, affidavits, and related documents for review, and cooperate with government audits.
Manage escalations involving subcontractor payroll submissions and resolve discrepancies.
Support sales pursuits and work with Estimating on 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 under Turner policy.
Coordinate mandatory Davis-Bacon and Related Act training with Turner Federal Contract Compliance.
Support Turner Federal Contract Compliance on federal projects as needed.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.