Construction Compliance Specialist - CBE & Payroll

GCS-SIGAL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS-SIGAL is seeking a Compliance Specialist in Washington, DC to ensure project compliance with CBE designation, certified payroll, and federal/DC regulations. You will serve leadership, PMs, superintendents, and subcontractors, guiding prequalification and compliance activities across projects.

The role requires knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act, First Source Employment Program, and experience with COMPASS or similar tools, plus strong data tracking and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree required for the role.
• At least 2 years of experience performing compliance tasks in construction.
• Experience interacting with DC DOES and understanding local program requirements.
• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act and related wage requirements.
• Familiarity with First Source Employment Program.
• Ability to manage and track prequalification in COMPASS or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Excel and online data portals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company’s subject-matter expert on CBE designation.
• Ensure CBE compliance across projects and track participation and payments to DC-certified enterprises.
• Review certified payroll records for accuracy per Davis-Bacon and First Source requirements.
• Maintain compliance for projects funded by DC HUD/DOH.
• Notify contractors of Davis-Bacon wage requirements and payroll submissions.
• Recruit and onboard qualified contractors and tiered subcontractors.
• Manage subcontractor prequalification in COMPASS and coordinate follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate prequalification records and compliance tracking.
• Identify non-compliant contractors and drive corrective action.
• Stay current with regulatory changes across the industry.
• Solve issues ethically and proactively.

Skills

Affirmative Action

Davis-Bacon Act

First Source Employment Program

COMPASS/Prequalification

Excel

Procore

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BS or MS Degree

Tools

COMPASS

Microsoft Excel

Procore

Job description

GCS-SIGAL is seeking a Compliance Specialist in Washington, DC to ensure project compliance with CBE designation, certified payroll, and federal/DC regulations. You will serve leadership, PMs, superintendents, and subcontractors, guiding prequalification and compliance activities across projects.

The role requires knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act, First Source Employment Program, and experience with COMPASS or similar tools, plus strong data tracking and communication skills.