Construction Payroll & Project Admin Specialist

Granite Construction; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking an administrative payroll specialist to support field payroll operations and project administration. The role emphasizes accurate timecard processing, wage determinations, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

You will maintain payroll records, assist with billings and A/R, and support project managers and field personnel. Knowledge of union payroll and certified payroll reporting is preferred, along with Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BA or Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with union payroll, certified payroll reporting, or prevailing wage projects preferred.
• Project administration and general business administration experience preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry or project-based environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing functions to ensure accurate timecard processing, certified payroll reporting, and compliance with company policies.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of collective bargaining agreements for accurate wage determination and union compliance.
• Maintain payroll-related records and supporting documentation, updating payroll procedures and workflows.
• Provide administrative support to project managers, supervisors, and field personnel.
• Assist with project startup and closeout activities, contract billings and A/R collections for accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly admin functions including accounts payable/receivable, vendor setup, and document control.

Skills

Payroll processing

Certified payroll

Union payroll

Wage reporting

Microsoft Excel

Recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

ERP systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BA or Associates degree or equivalent experience

2+ years union payroll or prevailing wage project experience

Project administration experience

Construction industry experience preferred

Tools

HeavyJob

JD Edwards World/One World

Payroll software

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking an administrative payroll specialist to support field payroll operations and project administration. The role emphasizes accurate timecard processing, wage determinations, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

You will maintain payroll records, assist with billings and A/R, and support project managers and field personnel. Knowledge of union payroll and certified payroll reporting is preferred, along with Excel proficiency.