Key Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and submit Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) accurately and on time.
Monitor compliance with California DIR prevailing wage requirements.
Review employee classifications, prevailing wage rates, fringe benefits, overtime, and deductions.
Track and document apprentice utilization, dispatch requests, and training contributions.
Prepare and maintain DAS 140, DAS 142, and related apprenticeship documentation.
Review subcontractor and lower-tier subcontractor certified payroll for compliance.
Identify payroll discrepancies and work with payroll, project management, and subcontractors to resolve deficiencies.
Maintain labor compliance documentation for audits and agency reviews.
Assist with DIR eCPR submissions and other agency-specific labor compliance systems.
Handle federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) requirements when applicable.
Review wage determinations and ensure employees are paid according to the correct craft/classification.
Coordinate with general contractors, public agencies, labor compliance consultants, unions, and apprenticeship programs.
Assist with employee interviews, payroll audits, and requests for supporting documentation.
Maintain organized records for public works projects from project startup through closeout.
Qualifications
2+ years of labor compliance or certified payroll experience preferred, ideally with a California construction contractor.
Working knowledge of California prevailing wage laws and DIR requirements.
Experience with certified payroll and apprenticeship compliance.
Familiarity with DAS 140, DAS 142, CAC training contributions, DIR eCPR, and Davis-Bacon.
Familiarity with Union reporting.
Knowledge of Skilled and Trained workforce requirements and compliance.
Knowledge of construction trades and worker classifications is highly preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and payroll/accounting systems.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or Sage 100 is a plus.
Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, payroll staff, subcontractors, government agencies, and labor compliance representatives.
