Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Position Objective

The Wage Compliance Specialist will monitor federally funded construction projects to ensure compliance with Davis Bacon and Section 3. They will review certified payrolls and related documentation to ensure the payment of prevailing wages. In addition, they will obtain and review all necessary support to confirm the project remains in compliance with Section 3.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate preconstruction conference meetings with general contractors and subcontractors to review wage compliance requirements, Section 3, if applicable and related expectations.
• Prepare agenda, wage compliance materials and forms for preconstruction conference meetings; providing the meeting packet as needed.
• Review payroll submissions for timeliness, completeness, and compliance with applicable administrative requirements.
• Review Section 3 documentation received for completeness, compliance and evidence of good faith efforts to recruit low-income workers.
• Audit certified payroll and supporting documentation to ensure employees are paid in accordance with respective State and/or Federal prevailing wage requirements.
• Prepare and distribute detailed audit reports outlining findings and required corrective action to general contractors, subcontractors, and other parties, as applicable.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for guidance and resolution of payroll documentation and Section 3 discrepancies.
• Complete reports as required by funding source and HUD Form 4710 and HUD Form 60002 for Section 3, as required.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients and project contractors.
• Provide ongoing support and training to contractors and subcontractors to ensure their understanding of the documentation necessary to meet federal standards.
• Review and process invoices from site interviewers, as needed.
• Prepare client invoices in accordance with servicing agreements, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Requirements:

None

Additional Expectations:

• Provide a professional example, accuracy, and consistency in work performance.
• Participates and is an active team member by assisting others.
• Communicates in a courteous manner.
• Keep management informed of pertinent information.

Independent Judgment:

Assigned position requires a level of authority to exercise judgment for the approval/denial of assigned tasks.

Requirements & 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.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.
• Strong comfort level with technology, including ability to adapt to new systems quickly and easily. Thorough knowledge of and comfort with the Microsoft office suite applications.

Physical Requirements

• Talking - Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing - Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Repetitive Motion - Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Vision - Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
• Physical Strength - Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary in the future based on new or revised work assigned to this position.

AmeriNat offers a competitive benefits package including 401k; performance incentives; paid medical, life and long-term disability; dental; PTO and holiday pay as well as opportunities for advancement. Dress code is business casual (jeans allowed) and occasional business attire required.

AmeriNat will consider qualified applicants in a manner consistent with local “Fair Chance” ordinances. AmeriNat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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