Prevailing Wage Specialist

Owl Services LLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Flexible Time Off

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training Program

Job summary

OWL Services is seeking a detail-oriented Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. You will ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws and act as the gatekeeper for certified reporting and audits.

The role involves processing CPRs, interpreting wage determinations, reconciling fringe benefits, and reviewing subcontractor records to maintain audit readiness across projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience in construction/public works/government contracting.
• Experience with electronic reporting software (LCPtracker, DIR portals) and ERP/payroll systems (ADP/UKG/Dayforce).
• Knowledge of the Davis-Bacon Act, state prevailing wage rules, and union agreements.
• CPP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file weekly CPRs via owner portals like LCPtracker or eMars.
• Interpret wage determinations to correctly classify trades and pay base rates.
• Reconcile fringe benefits, employer contributions, and union dues to ensure total compensation accuracy.
• Review subcontractor CPRs for compliance across the project pipeline.
• Serve as primary contact for audits and payroll discrepancy resolutions.

Skills

Payroll processing

LCPtracker/DIR portals

ERP/payroll systems

Tools

LCPtracker

DIR portals

ADP

UKG

Dayforce

Job description

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Prevailing Wage Specialist

Full Time Indirect Remote, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4131

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Who We Are

OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and emergency power generation companies across the U.S.

With 33 offices and distribution centers and more than 1,400 field service professionals, OWL delivers on a service platform that includes construction, compliance and testing, maintenance and repair, modernization and re-imaging, and EV charging solutions to keep businesses and people moving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

OWL Services' companies have received numerous awards over the years for exemplary customer service. Most recently it was the recipient of EVgo's Deployment Excellence Award in its first-ever class of awardees in the National EV Charging Recognition Program.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations for our multi-state workforce. This role is critical to ensuring our absolute compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, Department of Labor regulations, and project labor agreements. You will act as the primary gatekeeper for certified reporting and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Certified Payroll Processing: Prepare, review, and electronically file weekly Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) using project owner portals like LCPtracker or eMars.
• Wage Determination Management: Interpret state and federal wage determinations to ensure field workers are classified correctly by trade and paid precise mandatory base rates.
• Fringe Benefit Administration: Reconcile and calculate hourly fringe benefit payouts, employer contributions, and union dues to verify total compensation accuracy.
• Subcontractor Oversight: Review subcontractor certified payroll records to ensure compliance across the entire project pipeline.
• Audit & Discrepancy Resolution: Function as the primary contact for internal and external labor audits, agency inquiries, and payroll discrepancy resolutions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience specifically focused on construction, public works, or government contracting.
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience using electronic reporting software (LCPtracker, DIR portals) and ERP/payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, UKG, or Dayforce).
• Knowledge Base: Deep understanding of the Davis-Bacon Act, state-specific prevailing wage regulations, and union collective bargaining agreements.
• Certifications (Preferred): Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a major plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Time Off
• 401(k) Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Disability & Occupational Accident Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• World-class paid training program for you to learn the skills for long term career success.