MEI Industrial Solutions · 17 hours ago
Prevailing Wage Compliance Manager (Hybrid)
Coppell, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelMEI Industrial Solutions is seeking a Prevailing Wage Compliance Manager to serve as the internal owner and subject matter expert for certified payroll and labor compliance accounting processes for non-union public works projects. This role will involve partnering with various departments to ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws while reducing audit exposure and payment delays.
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Responsibilities
Own and serve as subject matter expert for certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance for assigned public works projects
Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of weekly Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs)
Interpret complex wage determinations and validate labor classifications, rates, and fringe calculations
Identify systemic compliance risks and implement corrective actions proactively (before audits or findings occur)
Lead others in verifying certified payroll practices align with federal, state, and local labor market requirements
Partner with Project Management, Sales, and Accounting to address compliance issues impacting job cost, margin, funding, and closeout
Advise project teams on prevailing wage implications before (when possible) and during project execution
Reconcile certified payroll data to payroll reports, job cost reports, and the general ledger
Identify trends or gaps that create compliance or financial risk exposure
Serve as primary point of contact for Labor Compliance Programs (LCPs), awarding agencies, and third-party administrators
Lead responses to audits, investigations, and compliance reviews
Manage corrective actions, back-wage calculations, and documentation through resolution
Ensure reporting is audit-ready and fully documented
Oversee subcontractor certified payroll compliance
Identify recurring subcontractor issues and elevate risk trends to Project Management and AP
Support subcontractor onboarding and education related to prevailing wage requirements
Coordinate resolution of compliance issues prior to payment or project closeout
Establish and refine certified payroll workflows, controls, and best practices
Partner with Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting to ensure end-to-end compliance
Serve as an internal subject matter expert for prevailing wage compliance across the organization
Support Legal and Finance with compliance strategy and risk mitigation
Qualification
Required
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) highly preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting; business operations related experience or knowledge needed
Deep working knowledge of Davis-Bacon Act and state/local prevailing wage laws
Extensive experience preparing, reviewing, and correcting weekly CPRs
Experience supporting multi-state public works projects
Strong understanding of payroll accounting, job costing, and construction financial controls
Proven ability to operate independently and own compliance outcomes
Is self-directed and self-motivated; manages own time efficiently and works well under time constraints
Comfortable serving as the escalation point-of-contact for audits and agency inquiries; works with an internal and external customer relations focus
Is detail-driven, analytical, demonstrates critical thinking skills, and has a risk-averse oriented mindset
Is trustworthy and able to handle sensitive compensation and employee data appropriately; executes inquiries or reporting with discretion and confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal communication, project management, and research skills; construction knowledge helpful
Strong Excel skills necessary; intermediate knowledge of MS Office / D365 needed
Comfortable using various accounting / payroll software or HRMS (Points North, ADP WorkforceNow); Certified Payroll software knowledge preferred
Proven ability to work successfully when working in a remote capacity; collaborate with all levels and disciplines of staff and professionally assist internal and external customers
Ability to travel, as necessary. Travel requirements are 15% - 25% and may vary from year to year
Company
MEI Industrial Solutions
MEI Industrial Solutions is a national provider of heavy rigging, machinery moving, industrial storage, and specialized logistics.
Founded in 1990
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Douglas Dayton
Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Moore
Chief Operating Officer
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