About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Compliance Analyst will act as the project compliance expert across a portfolio of government-funded construction projects. Working with a specialist compliance team, you’ll help ensure projects meet regulatory and contractual compliance objectives.

• Protect the organization and trade partners by enforcing federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, union rules, and PLA requirements
• Generate, certify, and submit certified payroll reports (CPRs) for company craft employees and review subcontractor CPRs timely and accurately
• Collect and review prevailing-wage-related documentation for the company and trade partners
• Cross-check payroll submissions against project documents to confirm correct wage payments to craft workers
• Collaborate with project teams and corporate leadership on process improvements and compliance issue resolution
• Support complex prevailing-wage investigations and third-party audits
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and ensure appropriate access controls
• Track and help meet worker utilization and small-business subcontracting goals to create community economic opportunity
• Resolve internal audit findings quickly
• Manage project compliance start-up and close-out tasks
• Conduct weekly on-site worker interviews as required
• Travel locally to one or more project sites as needed
• Perform other compliance-related duties assigned by project or compliance leadership

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Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Highly motivated, organized, and able to manage time across competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and reliable output
• Fast learner who performs well under pressure in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with federal contracting, labor regulations, and FAR regulations is a plus
• Alignment to client standards such as: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, accountable, ethical, team-oriented, and resilient
• Authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferred, or comparable work experience in compliance, payroll, or construction-related administration

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Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily desk-based work with prolonged sitting, computer use, and document review
• Occasional travel to active construction sites — may include exposure to outdoor conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally
• Must follow all site safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws
• This role may require flexibility for extended hours during critical project phases

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $60,000–$75,000 (as listed)
• Total compensation may include bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package (health/dental/vision, PTO, retirement/401(k) plan, life insurance, disability, FSA, tuition assistance, EAP, and other employee support programs)
• Pre-employment fitness-for-duty screening and periodic testing may be required by our client

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Culture & Additional Details

• This is an entry-level role with room for upward mobility within Project Controls and Compliance
• The environment is high-performing and fast-paced; success requires commitment and adaptability
• Our client is committed to a drug-free workplace and to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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