Wage Compliance Specialist

Primary Position Objective:

With limited supervision, the Senior Wage Compliance Specialist will monitor federally funded construction projects to ensure compliance with Davis Bacon and Section 3. They will review certified payrolls and related documentation to ensure the payment of prevailing wages. In addition, they will obtain and review all necessary support to confirm the project remains in compliance with Section 3.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and present applicable requirements, compliance material and forms at preconstruction conference meetings with borrowers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review payroll and Section 3 documentation received for timeliness, completeness, and compliance with respective requirements.
• Audit certified payroll records in accordance with respective Federal and/or State prevailing wage requirements using independent judgement based on experience and training to determine compliance.
• Complete reports as required based upon funding source. Prepare and distribute monthly reports to clients.
• Prepare and distribute reports of audit findings and required corrective action to general contractors, subcontractors, and other parties, as applicable. Serve as main point of contact for guidance and resolution of discrepancies.
• Coordinate site interview documents and project details with outside vendor.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and project contractors.
• Provide ongoing support and training to contractors and subcontractors to ensure their understanding of the documentation necessary to meet federal standards.

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

Additional Expectations:

• Provide a professional example, accuracy, and consistency in work performance.
• Participates and is an active team member by assisting others.
• Have a solution rather than a complaint to resolve issues promptly.
• Keep management informed of pertinent information.
• Communicate openly and often.
• Supports the overall goals of the Company and that services are delivered professionally and efficiently.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience.
• Strong problem solving, written and verbal skills.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• 3-4 years of financial/administrative experience in a financial services environment.
• Payroll accounting experience preferred, but not required.
• Davis Bacon wage compliance and/or Section 3 experience required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information and procedures.
• Ability to write reports and general business correspondence.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exceptional customer service.
• Knowledge of MS Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.
• Strong comfort level with technology, including ability to adapt to new systems quickly and easily.
• Experience with Elation Systems preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Talking - Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing - Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Repetitive Motion - Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Vision - Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
• Physical Strength - Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary in the future based on new or revised work assigned to this position.

AmeriNat offers a competitive benefits package including 401k; performance incentives; paid medical, life and long-term disability; dental; PTO and holiday pay as well as opportunities for advancement. Dress code is business casual (jeans allowed) and occasional business attire required.

AmeriNat will consider qualified applicants in a manner consistent with local “Fair Chance” ordinances. AmeriNat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.