Payroll & Compliance

Purpose –

Pace Contracting is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll & Compliance Administrator to oversee payroll compliance for prevailing wage and government-funded construction projects. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), prevailing wage regulations, Department of Labor (DOL) requirements, and owner specific reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate is a proactive professional with exceptional communication skills who can confidently work with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about maintaining compliance while building positive relationships with our project partners.

Duties and Responsibilities –

• Administer payroll compliance for federal, state, and locally funded construction projects.
• Review and audit weekly certified payroll reports submitted by subcontractors for accuracy and compliance.
• Upload certified payroll reports into owner-required platforms such as LCPtracker, Procore, or other compliance portals.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and proactively resolve payroll discrepancies before they become compliance issues.
• Train and educate subcontractors on certified payroll requirements, prevailing wage regulations, and submission procedures.
• Prepare and submit quarterly compliance reports required by owners, engineers, and government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, prevailing wage laws, fringe benefit requirements, and applicable labor regulations.
• Interpret wage determinations and ensure proper classifications, wage rates, and fringe benefit calculations.
• Communicate directly with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies regarding payroll compliance matters.
• Proficiency in payroll compliance and Department of Labor regulations.
• Maintain organized documentation to support audits and owner reviews within company systems.
• Partner with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Accounting, and Operations to ensure timely compliance throughout each project.
• Stay current on changes to labor laws, prevailing wage determinations, and DOL guidance.
• Assist with payroll-related audits and compliance reviews.
• Support internal process improvements to strengthen compliance across all projects.

Skills and Abilities –

• Minimum 5 years of experience administering certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance within the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA)
  • Prevailing Wage laws
  • Fringe Benefit calculations
  • Department of Labor (DOL) regulations
  • Certified Payroll reporting
• Experience reviewing subcontractor certified payrolls.
• Experience preparing owner and engineer compliance reports.
• Strong understanding of labor classifications and wage determinations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Preferred experience with LCP Tracker, Procore, and/or other payroll tracking systems. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

At LPX Group and our family of brands (Louisville Paving and Construction, Pace Contracting, Material Transfer, Bluegrass Testing, and Bluegrass Blasting), we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment, development and promotion opportunities are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.