Construction Payroll & Compliance Administrator

Actalent; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Construction Payroll / Office Administrator in Tukwila, WA to support the operations team on union construction projects. The role covers certified payroll, subcontract compliance, and project documentation on a 100% on-site basis.

The position is a 12-month contract-to-hire with a pay range of $25.00–$30.00 per hour, typically 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday. Closely collaborate with leadership and the current office administrator to ensure payroll and compliance accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an administrative role supporting construction, engineering, or field operations with a union contractor.
• Experience assisting with certified payroll on federal projects, plus subcontract billing and lien waivers.
• Exposure to government contract requirements (DCMS, lien waivers, certified payroll, insurance tracking).
• Experience with Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing, and Subcontract Documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit certified payroll in compliance with government and union requirements.
• File certified payroll in LCPtracker, L&I, and distribute required reports.
• Support union payroll processes and compliance, including EVerify when needed.
• Coordinate union-related requirements such as drug testing and screenings.
• Process accounts payable on scheduled cycles and review vendor/subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure documentation (lien waivers, COIs) is received prior to payment.
• Manage subcontractor paperwork and prequalifications; track DCMS reporting.
• File and organize project documentation and compliance records.

Skills

Certified payroll

Union compliance

Accounts payable

Tools

LCPtracker

Sage

Field Materials

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Construction Payroll / Office Administrator in Tukwila, WA to support the operations team on union construction projects. The role covers certified payroll, subcontract compliance, and project documentation on a 100% on-site basis.

The position is a 12-month contract-to-hire with a pay range of $25.00–$30.00 per hour, typically 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday. Closely collaborate with leadership and the current office administrator to ensure payroll and compliance accuracy.