Prevailing Wage Compliance Specialist

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

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. is seeking a Compliance Analyst to manage prevailing wage and labor compliance, reporting to the Director of Labor Compliance.

The role focuses on certified payroll programs, Davis-Bacon, and state/local wage requirements, coordinating with project teams and administrative staff. The position involves tracking federal, state, and local rules, delivering training, monitoring LCPtracker data, and assisting with regulatory visits.

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 software: Paradigm 3, Intellect Compliance, LCPtracker.
• Advanced analytical abilities; strong research and networking skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Interact with project teams and oversee administrative staff on certified payroll matters.
• Respond to questions on federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements; identify trends.
• Provide guidance and training on programmatic solutions.
• Assess employment data for KPIs; track issues in LCPtracker; conduct remote compliance checks.
• Manage subcontractor questions; train on payroll submissions; oversee federal project compliance.
• Support management of Federal and Federally Funded projects’ administrative staff on compliance.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Research & networking

Travel up to 30%

Education

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

Tools

Paradigm 3

Intellect Compliance

LCPtracker

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. is seeking a Compliance Analyst to manage prevailing wage and labor compliance, reporting to the Director of Labor Compliance.

The role focuses on certified payroll programs, Davis-Bacon, and state/local wage requirements, coordinating with project teams and administrative staff. The position involves tracking federal, state, and local rules, delivering training, monitoring LCPtracker data, and assisting with regulatory visits.