Senior Compliance Analyst
The Senior Compliance Analyst at Confidential Client is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to federal, state, and local compliance requirements across government-funded construction projects. This role involves managing certified payroll reporting, enforcing prevailing wage laws, collaborating with project teams for compliance improvements, and conducting on-site worker interviews to maintain regulatory standards. The position offers an entry-level opportunity with potential for growth within the Project Controls and Compliance department, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to work in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Senior Compliance Analyst in San Antonio, TX to support government-funded construction projects. This entry-level role (with clear upward mobility) acts as the project compliance expert—ensuring prevailing wage, payroll reporting, and subcontractor documentation meet federal, state, and local requirements. The role requires regular site visits, worker interviews, collaboration with project and corporate teams, and strong attention to detail.
What You’ll Do
- Protect the organization and trade partners by enforcing compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws, union agreements, and PLA requirements.
- Generate, certify, and submit Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) for Confidential Client craft employees and subcontractors accurately and on time.
- Collect, review, and manage prevailing-wage documentation and payroll records for projects.
- Perform detailed cross-checks of payroll submissions against project documents to confirm proper wage payment.
- Conduct weekly on-site worker interviews to verify compliance with prevailing wage laws.
- Assist with investigations and complex prevailing-wage issues with third parties.
- Lead project start-up and close-out compliance activities and resolve internal audit findings quickly.
- Collaborate on process improvements and escalate issues to project and corporate leadership as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Travel locally to project sites as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate certified payrolls and related records for multiple projects.
- Review subcontractor payroll submissions and supporting documentation.
- Execute compliance audits and follow-up on corrective actions.
- Track and report on worker utilization and small-business subcontracting goals to support community economic opportunity objectives.
- Support other compliance-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Highly motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and consistent, reliable output.
- Ability to learn quickly and perform under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with federal contracting, labor regulations, and FAR regulations is a plus.
- Alignment with high standards of ethics, accountability, teamwork, and results orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Primarily office-based; extended periods of desk work and computer review.
- Regular travel to active construction sites—exposure to outdoor conditions, noise, and moving equipment.
- Ability to lift/move up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally.
- This role requires adherence to site safety policies and applicable laws.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $60,000–$75,000 (range provided by client).
- Total compensation includes bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package: health/dental/vision, paid time off, retirement/401(k) with company contribution, life insurance, commuter benefit, short/long-term disability, FSA, tuition reimbursement, EAP/work-life assistance, and other employee support programs.
Location & Travel
- Location: San Antonio, TX (local travel to one or more project sites required).
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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