Certified Payroll & Compliance Specialist (Public Works)

Overaa Construction; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and pharmacy coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid holidays and paid time off

On-site gym and wellness program

Job summary

Overaa Construction, based in Richmond, CA, seeks a Compliance Specialist to support certified payroll and labor compliance across our projects, including public works subject to prevailing wage rules.

You will review payroll records, verify wage rates, and help ensure compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements, reporting to the Corporate Controller and partnering with project teams.

Qualifications

• Up to three years of experience in certified payroll, labor compliance, payroll, accounting, or construction administration.
• Familiarity with public works, prevailing wage, or certified payroll processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review subcontractor certified payroll records for compliance with wage rates, fringe benefits, apprenticeship requirements, worker classifications, and deadlines.
• Audit subcontractor documentation, including fringe benefits statements and apprenticeship records.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll and related documents to project owners and government agencies.
• Maintain accurate payroll and compliance records for self-performed work.
• Prepare apprenticeship and workforce reporting as required.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and resolve discrepancies with subcontractors.
• Support audits and coordinate with owners, state agencies and monitoring groups.
• Collaborate with project accountants, accounts payable, payroll, and project teams to resolve issues and avoid delays.
• Track project requirements and communicate issues and deadlines to stakeholders.

Skills

Certified payroll

Labor compliance

Payroll

Accounting

Construction administration

Microsoft Excel

Detail orientation

Communication

Education

Two years of related experience (construction)

Tools

LCPtracker

Elation Systems

Job description

Overaa Construction, based in Richmond, CA, seeks a Compliance Specialist to support certified payroll and labor compliance across our projects, including public works subject to prevailing wage rules.

You will review payroll records, verify wage rates, and help ensure compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements, reporting to the Corporate Controller and partnering with project teams.