Prevailing Wage Compliance Manager

McCarthy Holdings, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support prevailing wage and labor compliance initiatives, reporting to the Director of Labor Compliance. The role focuses on managing daily issues related to certified payroll, Davis Bacon, and state/local wage programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of certified payroll experience, with up to 30% travel. Responsibilities include staff training, KPI tracking, remote checks, and coordination of regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, law or related field.
• Minimum 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 issues.
• Responding to questions regarding federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements.
• Supporting and evaluating the types of questions asked, identifying trends.
• Providing guidance by sharing best practices and conducting targeted training.
• Assessing employment program data for KPIs and issue tracking (e.g., LCPtracker).
• Conducting remote compliance checks to verify projects meet regulatory requirements.
• Managing the resolution of assessment findings and corrective actions.
• Regulatory interactions including visits and inspections.
• Training subcontractors and overseeing payroll submissions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Networking

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

Paradigm 3

Intellect Compliance

LCPtracker

Job description

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support prevailing wage and labor compliance initiatives, reporting to the Director of Labor Compliance. The role focuses on managing daily issues related to certified payroll, Davis Bacon, and state/local wage programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of certified payroll experience, with up to 30% travel. Responsibilities include staff training, KPI tracking, remote checks, and coordination of regulatory