Location:
Kansas City, MO, US, 64106
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Role Summary
The Prevailing Wage Compliance Administrator supports compliance on federally funded and public works projects within the organization. This role will audit certified payroll submissions from both internal JE Dunn employees and Trade Partners to ensure compliance with prevailing wage law including Davis-Bacon Act and other federal and state regulations. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
Career Path: Senior Prevailing Wage Compliance Administrator
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
Audits certified payroll reports for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations
Verifies worker classifications, wage rates, fringe benefits, apprenticeship status and hours worked
Manages conformance requests and ensures proper documentation is collected and provided as requested
Ensures JE Dunn and subcontractor compliance throughout the lifecycle of the project, from set-up to close-out
Communicates with subcontractors to resolve discrepancies
Maintains organized records of payroll submissions and correspondence
Prepare and submit compliance reports to internal and external stakeholders
Monitors wage determinations and updates internal systems as needed
Conducts internal audits of prevailing wage documentation to identify risks
Participates in project meetings to outline compliance expectations with project teams
Attends Department of Labor Wage and Hour trainings and assists with DOL audits and investigations
Utilizes dashboards and other tools to track compliance tasks
Ensures proper application of prevailing wage, union and fringe benefit requirements
Communicates non-compliance issues and recommends corrective action to leadership
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Knowledge of prevailing wage laws and certified payroll requirements
Strong knowledge of Wage and Hour compliance involving the Fair Labor Standards Act, federal and state statutes, and state wage and hour laws and regulations including but not limited to: US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, payroll taxes, and wage and hour compliance
Thorough ability to analyze laws and regulations and to apply requirements to existing business practices
Demonstrated ability to interpret and enhance compliance with legal requirements, company policies, procedures, and directive
Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems
Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
Organizational skills
Listening skills
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
2 year / Associate’s Degree (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
0-2 years administrative support experience (Preferred)
Working Environment
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
Typically travel is not required
Normal office environment
Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Reaching above Shoulder
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to
[email protected]
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***
