Compliance Lead

Currie & Brown; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for personal and professional advancement

Healthy work/life balance

Continuous learning and professional development

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy is seeking a knowledgeable DBRA Compliance Manager in Virginia to lead federal labor standards compliance for U.S. projects. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act, managing wage compliance, and collaborating with project teams. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, at least 7 years of related experience, and strong analytical skills. Join a team focused on delivering innovative solutions in a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction or labor compliance.
• Experience with wage compliance on federally funded construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate project accounting.
• Monitor compliance with federal labor standards across active projects.
• Review contracts for alignment with federal requirements.
• Conduct on-site labor interviews to verify job classifications.
• Investigate wage discrepancies and maintain audit records.
• Prepare compliance summaries and reports.
• Analyze wage determinations and ensure correct rates are applied.

Skills

Understanding of project cost control processes

Deep understanding of Davis-Bacon Act compliance

Experience managing wage compliance on large-scale projects

Analytical skills

Effective communication with contractors and agencies

Familiarity with SAM.gov and certified payroll systems

Experience with CWHSSA and FLSA

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Project controls software

Job description

At Currie & Brown, we deliver certainty in an uncertain world. As a leading global construction consultancy, we partner with clients on some of the most complex and high-profile projects across high-tech, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, government, education, commercial property, energy, and more.

We are confident, precise, and focused on unlocking value across the asset lifecycle. By joining our team, you’ll play a key role in driving sustainable, innovative solutions that transform the built environment.

About the role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented DBRA Compliance Manager to lead federal labor standards compliance across our U.S. projects. This role ensures full adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act and related statutes, safeguarding wage integrity and supporting our commitment to ethical project delivery.

Responsibilities will include

• Collaborate with internal and external project managers, site teams, procurement, and finance to ensure accurate project accounting.
• Monitor and update compliance with Davis-Bacon and related federal labor standards across active projects.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, and wage determinations to ensure alignment with federal requirements.
• Conduct on-site labor interviews to verify proper job classifications and wage/fringe benefit compliance.
• Investigate and resolve wage and hour discrepancies or complaints.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and agency reviews.
• Prepare compliance summaries and reports for internal leadership, contracting agencies, and funding entities.
• Deliver technical assistance and training to contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Analyze wage determinations from SAM.gov and ensure correct rates are applied.
• Classify workers accurately based on duties and conduct field verification interviews.
• Review weekly certified payrolls for accuracy in wages, hours, and benefits.
• Monitor compliance across all tiers of contractors and support DOL audits.
• Initiate and manage conformance requests to add missing job classifications.
• Advise contracting agencies on wage determination selection and enforcement best practices.
• Educate contractors on labor standards and recordkeeping obligations.
• Administer fringe benefit calculations and ensure compliance with cash or bona fide benefit requirements.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of project cost control processes, forecasting, and earned value principles.
• Deep understanding of Davis-Bacon Act compliance and federal labor standards.
• Experience managing wage compliance on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, agencies, and internal teams.
• Familiarity with SAM.gov, certified payroll systems, and federal reporting tools.
• Experience with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as they apply to federally funded construction projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and project controls software.

Qualifications & Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, public administration or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in construction or labor compliance.

What you can expect

• A collaborative business environment, where every voice is heard and supported.
• Opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
• Buddy and mentorship program.
• Continuous learning and professional development, in all stages of your career.
• Opportunities for relocation, nationally and internationally.
• Healthy work/life balance
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k matching, paid vacation and more.