Senior Wage Compliance Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +43 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead labor compliance efforts across all national geographic locations.

• Oversee intricate prevailing wage compliance responsibilities for both internal projects and multi-tier subcontractors.

• Evaluate, analyze, and audit Department of Labor classification requests along with supporting documents.

• Interpret and implement requirements related to prevailing wage, fringe benefits, apprenticeship, skilled workforce, PLA, Tri-Trade, and Two-Trade.

• Conduct proactive compliance audits and risk assessments.

• Act as the primary contact for client, third-party, and governmental audits and inquiries.

• Track regulatory updates and provide specialized guidance on labor compliance laws and enforcement trends.

• Offer escalation support, technical guidance, and troubleshooting for the Prevailing Wage Compliance Program.

• Facilitate compliance training and assist in program development.

• Monitor both potential and awarded projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and compliance requirements.

• Review contracts and collaborate with project teams, legal departments, payroll, contractors, unions, and other external stakeholders.

• Request any missing, corrected, or revised documentation and address compliance issues.

• Review, approve, and manage certified payroll submissions and associated compliance documentation.

• Submit labor compliance records to clients and governmental agencies.

• Maintain organized, audit-ready digital files, compliance tracking tools, and SharePoint repositories.

• Develop and sustain relationships with clients, project teams, contractors, unions, and third-party entities.

• Perform additional compliance and leadership duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in a relevant field or a comparable combination of professional experience, training, and proven labor compliance expertise.

• At least 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in compliance for federally or state-funded construction projects.

• Experience in managing complex, multi-project settings.

• Proven track record in a lead, senior, or supervisory role.

• Advanced knowledge of federal and state labor laws and regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act (DBRA) and Department of Labor (DOL) standards.

• Familiarity with prevailing wage enforcement, apprenticeship standards, mandates for a skilled and trained workforce, and public works compliance.

• Expertise in prevailing wage enforcement, certified payroll auditing, risk assessment, and labor compliance investigations.

• Experience overseeing compliance across various projects, contractors, and geographic regions.

• High proficiency in labor compliance and payroll monitoring systems, such as LCPTracker.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and collaborative tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Basic life insurance

• Disability insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Vacation pay

• Sick pay

• Holiday pay