Prevailing Wage Compliance Auditor – Section 3

AmeriNat; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Dental

PTO & holidays

Dress code relaxed

Job summary

AmeriNat is seeking a Wage Compliance Specialist to monitor federally funded construction projects for Davis Bacon and Section 3 compliance. You will review certified payrolls and related documentation to ensure correct payment of prevailing wages and confirm supporting data for Section 3 requirements.

The role involves coordinating preconstruction meetings, preparing compliance materials, auditing payroll submissions, and providing guidance to contractors. Travel is occasional.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings to clients and other parties, as needed.
• Good analytical and/or problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Math skills must be very strong.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel is required.
• Experience with electronic record software is desired.
• Davis Bacon and/or State Prevailing Wage experience, beneficial but not required.
• Section 3 experience, beneficial but not required.
• Education and/or Experience – Associates Degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of construction contractor payroll elements, e.g., classification, rate of pay, standard deductions, wage garnishments, fringe benefits, etc.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preconstruction conference meetings with contractors to review wage compliance and Section 3 expectations.
• Prepare agenda and wage compliance materials for meetings.
• Review payroll submissions for timeliness, completeness and compliance.
• Review Section 3 documentation for completeness and good faith efforts.
• Audit certified payroll and related docs to ensure prevailing wage compliance.
• Prepare and distribute audit reports with findings and corrective actions.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll documentation and Section 3 discrepancies.
• Complete required HUD forms for Section 3 as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and contractors.
• Provide training to contractors on documentation to meet federal standards.
• Review and process invoices from site interviewers as needed.
• Prepare client invoices per servicing agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent writing

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Analytical/problem-solving

Task prioritization

Math skills

MS Office proficiency

Electronic records software

Davis Bacon experience

Section 3 experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AmeriNat is seeking a Wage Compliance Specialist to monitor federally funded construction projects for Davis Bacon and Section 3 compliance. You will review certified payrolls and related documentation to ensure correct payment of prevailing wages and confirm supporting data for Section 3 requirements.

The role involves coordinating preconstruction meetings, preparing compliance materials, auditing payroll submissions, and providing guidance to contractors. Travel is occasional.