Construction Payroll & Compliance Lead

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health care

Annual bonus

401(k) / ESOP

Job summary

DAVIS is seeking a Compliance Specialist to manage compliance and payroll for construction projects, ensuring trade partner adherence to wage requirements and regulatory standards.

You will set up project accounts, invite trade partners, and track weekly compliance, while identifying and resolving non-compliance issues and collaborating with internal teams to maintain accurate records and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with compliance tracking, payroll audits, or regulatory reporting in construction or related industries
• Proficiency in compliance software for data management and reporting
• Understanding of wage compliance, socio-economic programs, and trade partner regulations
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and manage trade partners and project teams
• Ability to analyze data, identify issues, interpret compliance requirements, and implement corrective actions with attention to detail
• Persistence and professionalism in managing challenging or non-compliant trade partners
• Experience coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate recordkeeping
• Knowledge of construction compliance requirements such as prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and certified payroll

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance and payroll processes for construction projects
• Oversee project setup, compliance tracking, and reporting
• Educate, mentor, and onboard trade partners and project teams
• Collaborate with internal departments to maintain accurate records and mitigate risks
• Lead project Compliance Kickoff Meetings and provide guidance to project teams to mitigate risks
• Assist in onboarding new trade partners and communicating wage assurance expectations
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance questions across departments

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

LCP Tracker

Compliance software

Excel

Job description

DAVIS is seeking a Compliance Specialist to manage compliance and payroll for construction projects, ensuring trade partner adherence to wage requirements and regulatory standards.

You will set up project accounts, invite trade partners, and track weekly compliance, while identifying and resolving non-compliance issues and collaborating with internal teams to maintain accurate records and mitigate risks.