Construction Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Leoforce; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K match

Paid holidays

Strong PTO package

Flexibility

Job summary

Leoforce in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Payroll Administrator (Certified Payroll) to oversee payroll for construction projects and ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements. You will handle timesheet review, weekly payroll, and certified reports while collaborating with Project Managers and accounting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and strong written/verbal communication as you manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic field-office environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll administration, certified payroll, or related construction administrative experience.
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience preparing and submitting certified payroll reports.
• Working knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.
• Experience reviewing wage determinations, employee classifications, and fringe benefit requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and payroll/accounting software skills.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll and employee information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for construction and field employees, ensuring accurate hours, pay rates, classifications, deductions, and project coding.
• Review timesheets and payroll documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports within required deadlines.
• Verify employee classifications, prevailing wage rates, and applicable fringe benefit requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records by employee, project, classification, and wage determination.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, missing information, incorrect classifications, and other payroll issues.
• Maintain compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), prevailing wage requirements, and applicable federal, state, local, and contractual requirements.
• Review project wage determinations and ensure the appropriate rates and classifications are established.
• Maintain documentation required for government-funded and prevailing wage projects.
• Assist with payroll audits, compliance reviews, and requests for supporting documentation.
• Monitor changes to wage determinations and applicable payroll requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify certified payroll requirements for new projects and ensure proper setup.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical payroll and compliance records.
• Track certified payroll submissions, outstanding documentation, corrections, and deadlines.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding payroll questions and resolve issues professionally and promptly.
• Work closely with Project Managers, field supervision, and Accounting to obtain accurate payroll and project information.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and other documentation for management and project teams.
• Assist with additional payroll and office administration as needed.
• Payroll Systems & Reporting
• Maintain accurate employee, project, classification, and wage information within payroll systems.
• Update payroll information for wage changes, deductions, taxes, and other adjustments.
• Generate payroll, labor, and compliance reports.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other business systems to track payroll data and identify discrepancies.
• Help improve payroll procedures, documentation, and internal controls to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll administration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

Leoforce in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Payroll Administrator (Certified Payroll) to oversee payroll for construction projects and ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements. You will handle timesheet review, weekly payroll, and certified reports while collaborating with Project Managers and accounting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and strong written/verbal communication as you manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic field-office environment.