Hybrid Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is hiring a Prevailing Wage Coordinator in San Jose, CA. The role manages certified payroll and labor compliance for federal/state projects, including IRA tax credit work, and coordinates with subcontractors and internal teams.

You will maintain audit-ready records and administer LCPtracker and Dili. The position requires knowledge of Davis-Bacon and related rules, apprenticeship documentation, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of certified payroll reporting and federal/state prevailing wage documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship program documentation, including apprentice certificates and hours tracking.
• Experience with payroll/compliance platforms and maintaining audit-ready records.

Responsibilities

• Collect certified payrolls, fringe benefit statements, and supporting documentation from internal teams and subcontractors on federal and state projects, reviewing for completeness and timeliness.
• Compare wage rates against rate sheets and flag differences for review.
• Maintain apprentice certificates and hours tracking, flag discrepancies for management review.
• Administer LCPtracker and Dili, including project setup and data entry.
• Coordinate onboarding by collecting necessary registration documents (e.g., California DIR).
• Track deficiencies and follow up until resolved.
• Prepare dashboards, trackers, and logs for management reporting.
• Assemble documentation for audits and third-party reviews.
• Coordinate document requests from monitors and agencies.

Skills

Certified payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or bachelor’s in business administration / HR / construction management / accounting

Tools

LCPtracker

Dili

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is hiring a Prevailing Wage Coordinator in San Jose, CA. The role manages certified payroll and labor compliance for federal/state projects, including IRA tax credit work, and coordinates with subcontractors and internal teams.

You will maintain audit-ready records and administer LCPtracker and Dili. The position requires knowledge of Davis-Bacon and related rules, apprenticeship documentation, and strong attention to detail.