Prevailing Wage Compliance Analyst

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Sacramento is seeking a Compliance Analyst for prevailing wage and labor compliance. The role focuses on certified payroll programs (Davis Bacon, state/local prevailing wage), audits, and program administration.

You will guide project teams, provide training, monitor KPIs, and help ensure adherence to federal, state, and local requirements. The position supports a collaborative, employee-owned culture within a growing national contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, law or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience with certified payroll.
• Working knowledge of construction industry compliance requirements and standards.
• Proficiency in compliance management software such as Paradigm 3, Intellect Compliance, and LCPtracker.
• Advanced analytical abilities.
• Effective research and professional networking skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with project teams, providing oversight of administrative staff on certified payroll matters.
• Responding to questions regarding federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements.
• Providing guidance by sharing best practices and conducting training on programmatic solutions.
• Assessing employment program data for KPIs and tracking issues in LCPtracker.
• Conducting remote compliance checks to verify projects meet regulatory requirements.
• Managing project staff in addressing subcontractor questions or concerns.

Skills

Advanced analytical abilities

Effective research skills

Professional networking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, law or related field

Tools

Paradigm 3

Intellect Compliance

LCPtracker

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Sacramento is seeking a Compliance Analyst for prevailing wage and labor compliance. The role focuses on certified payroll programs (Davis Bacon, state/local prevailing wage), audits, and program administration.

You will guide project teams, provide training, monitor KPIs, and help ensure adherence to federal, state, and local requirements. The position supports a collaborative, employee-owned culture within a growing national contractor.