Field Compliance Coordinator

The Wesson Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Performance bonuses

Health, Vision & Dental package

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Student loan repayment or tuition help

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Wesson Group, LLC is seeking a Field Compliance Coordinator to join our team for field-based oversight of compliance with contractual, regulatory, and payroll requirements on Western/Central NY projects. The role is full-time, located at the project site with occasional travel to the Johnstown, NY office.

We value safety, transparency, and collaboration, and offer ESOP benefits, career growth in a growing heavy civil/renewable energy portfolio, and a supportive, professional team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in an office, administrative environment or payroll department preferred.
• Construction field experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently at an active project site and interact professionally with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and lower-tier subcontractors.
• Basic understanding of labor standards, certified payroll, prevailing wage, apprenticeship, or related compliance concepts preferred.
• Strong observation, documentation, organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with LCPtracker or similar systems preferred.
• Ability to follow established procedures, recognize potential discrepancies, and elevate matters requiring technical interpretation.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across field and office teams.

Responsibilities

• Field Labor Verification: Observe onsite work and document contractors, lower-tier subcontractors, workers, trades, classifications, work activities, locations, apprentice/journeyworker status, and headcount.
• Identify discrepancies, omitted workers, unreported subcontractors, or questionable classifications and refer concerns to the Compliance Specialist.
• Subcontractor Mobilization & Readiness: Manage field onboarding and mobilization activities.
• Confirm required compliance documentation is received before work begins, including labor mapping, payroll contacts, worker/trade information, apprenticeship records, 45-day requests or waivers, and project-specific submissions.
• Forward documentation to the Compliance Specialist for review.
• Field-to-Payroll Verification: Conduct initial reviews of certified payroll submissions and compare reported information against field observations.
• Escalate wage, fringe benefit, classification, apprenticeship, and payroll issues to the Compliance Specialist.
• Support submissions through LCPtracker, auditor portals, and NYSDOL as directed.
• Apprenticeship Support: Track apprentices and journeyworkers onsite, collect registration and program information, and provide documentation to the Compliance Specialist.
• Escalate potential utilization or ratio concerns without determining corrective actions.
• Subcontractor Follow-Up and Corrective Support: Coordinate with project teams and subcontractors to obtain missing documentation, monitor corrective actions, maintain visibility of open items, and elevate unresolved or significant concerns.
• Project Compliance Records: Maintain organized field logs, onboarding records, communications, compliance notes, corrective actions, and supporting project documentation for compliance review.
• Audit, RFI & Reporting Support: Provide project records, field observations, and supporting documentation for audits and RFIs.
• Prepare compliance status updates, field metrics, observations, and corrective-action reports for centralized reporting.
• Policy & Procedure Implementation: Apply established compliance policies, procedures, forms, checklists, and documentation practices onsite.
• Participate in training and elevate questions requiring regulatory interpretation or management approval.

Skills

Observation skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Time management

Follow-up

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidential information handling

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field

Job description

Join The Wesson Group — Together We Grow

Field Compliance Coordinator

The Wesson Group, LLC is growing and seeking a motivated individual to join our close-knit team. With over four decades of experience, our team delivers heavy civil and renewable energy design-build excellence. We specialize in sustainable solutions for wind, solar, marine, infrastructure, heavy civil, and transportation. Headquartered in Johnstown, NY, our work ranges throughout Western, Central, and Northern NY. Our unwavering commitment to safety, excellence, transparency, and stakeholder collaboration positions people at the heart of everything we do.

At The Wesson Group, you’re more than just a number - you’re part of a team that puts safety and family first. We take pride in our work and support each other with respect and professionalism. In the field, you work with colleagues who take pride in the project. You will work in a respectful environment with top-tier experienced professionals dedicated to superior quality. Across the board - whether you are a veteran, a mid-career professional or just starting out, the Wesson Group offers a place to grow and excel.

The Wesson Group is proud to be a 100% employee-owned company.

Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees directly benefit from the company's success, creating a culture where every team member thinks like an owner and contributes to building something lasting.

The Field Compliance Coordinator supports the Project Manager and Compliance Manager in ensuring adherence to contractual, regulatory, and financial requirements from project award through closeout. This position is a full-time role located at the project site, with occasional travel to the office in Johnstown, NY, as needed. This role works collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders to track, document, and report compliance-related information, including payroll, benefits, and project labor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Field Labor Verification: Observe onsite work and document contractors, lower-tier subcontractors, workers, trades, classifications, work activities, locations, apprentice/journeyworker status, and headcount. Identify discrepancies, omitted workers, unreported subcontractors, or questionable classifications and refer concerns to the Compliance Specialist.
• Subcontractor Mobilization & Readiness: Manage field onboarding and mobilization activities. Confirm required compliance documentation is received before work begins, including labor mapping, payroll contacts, worker/trade information, apprenticeship records, 45-day requests or waivers, and project-specific submissions. Forward documentation to the Compliance Specialist for review.
• Field-to-Payroll Verification: Conduct initial reviews of certified payroll submissions and compare reported information against field observations. Escalate wage, fringe benefit, classification, apprenticeship, and payroll issues to the Compliance Specialist. Support submissions through LCPtracker, auditor portals, and NYSDOL as directed.
• Apprenticeship Support: Track apprentices and journeyworkers onsite, collect registration and program information, and provide documentation to the Compliance Specialist. Escalate potential utilization or ratio concerns without determining corrective actions.
• Subcontractor Follow-Up and Corrective Support: Coordinate with project teams and subcontractors to obtain missing documentation, monitor corrective actions, maintain visibility of open items, and elevate unresolved or significant concerns.
• Project Compliance Records: Maintain organized field logs, onboarding records, communications, compliance notes, corrective actions, and supporting project documentation for compliance review.
• Audit, RFI & Reporting Support: Provide project records, field observations, and supporting documentation for audits and RFIs. Prepare compliance status updates, field metrics, observations, and corrective-action reports for centralized reporting.
• Policy & Procedure Implementation: Apply established compliance policies, procedures, forms, checklists, and documentation practices onsite. Participate in training and elevate questions requiring regulatory interpretation or management approval.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources or a related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in an office, administrative environment or payroll department preferred.
• Construction field experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently at an active project site and interact professionally with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and lower-tier subcontractors.
• Basic understanding of labor standards, certified payroll, prevailing wage, apprenticeship, or related compliance concepts preferred.
• Strong observation, documentation, organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with LCPtracker or similar systems preferred.
• Ability to follow established procedures, recognize potential discrepancies, and elevate matters requiring technical interpretation.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across field and office teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000-$75,000 annually
• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Position eligible for Company Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision, and Dental package
• Supplemental 401(k) with company match
• Company paid Supplemental Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Repayment Plan or Tuition Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off

The Wesson Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer