Prevailing Wage Administrator

At Jacobs, we don't settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as welook intothe future with great optimism and focus. We don't settle until we give our best and know that we're making a difference.

Our team has an immediate need for a Prevailing Wage Administratoraligned to our Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) projects & business across the U.S. You'll be responsible for a variety of administrative/clerical/labor compliance support tasks as well as ensuring the application of Prevailing Wage laws on specific projects, businesses, or technical units. You'll have the opportunity to assist on a number of different projects and may be located in the office (hybrid) or on an operating project site.

In this role you'll:

   Apply your understanding of Prevailing Wage laws to obtain and maintain compliance across applicable OMFS projects
   Strategize and drive optimal implementation of Prevailing Wage laws into practice at all applicable OMFS project sites in a timely manner
   Consult on Prevailing Wage project proposals Prevailing Wage rates for proposals/pursuits
   Conduct and participate in project reviews
   Coordinate and track all Prevailing Wage projects within OMFS Group
   Participate in monthly PW Coordinator/Admin calls
   Conduct Prevailing Wage project set up in Jacobs Payroll tools
   Monitor and update employee fringe data in Jacobs Payroll tools (annually, new hires, new assignments)
   May create or modify manual calculation spreadsheets as needed
   Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Teams (assignment changes, status changes, pay changes, terms, etc) 
   Perform a variety of administrative/clerical tasks related to Prevailing Wages including but not limited to, gather, compile, track and report on information relevant to project assignments from multiple sources
   Set up and maintain project files, refer callers, arrange meetings and conference calls, receive, refer and answer email and mail 
   Compile and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence, presentations and data entry related to Prevailing Wage
   Compile, review, and analyze data
   Collaborate on design processes to enhance work flow
   Establish files (electronic or hard copy) reflecting all appropriate documentation
   Work with information of a confidential nature
   Communicate and forward reports and documents to various State Labor Agencies
   Ensure timely and accurate processing, recording, and reporting of company's certified payroll in various states including California, Washington and Illinois
   Process and submit required documentation and training fund contributions
   Work with specially designed software to complete certified payroll and other Prevailing Wage required documents
   Conduct reviews of sub-contractor's Certified Payroll Registers and compliance documentation
   Notify appropriate internal contacts when contractors are not in compliance

Skills and Abilities - All Applicants
   Strong Organizational and time management skill
   Ability to work independently with minimal direction
   Remain abreast of applicable labor and employment law including: Prevailing Wage, Davis-Bacon Act, any other applicable state and federal law.
   Competent administrator comfortable operating computer systems and interacting with a diverse population including employees, and State agencies.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

**Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity.

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have a paid time (PTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase discounted company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $87,600.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

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   Minimum five years' experience in business administration
   Previous experience related to payroll administration, and/or accounting and finance experience in industry or consulting services.
   Working proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
   Knowledge of State Prevailing Wage laws and statutes (currently California, Illinois, Washington State),  as well as Federal Davis-Bacon laws and statutes) 
   Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
   Valid driver's license with no major infractions

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

   B.A. or B.S. degree from a four-year accredited college or university with course work in, business, finance, and/or accounting
   Training and/or certification in MS Excel
   Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
   Exemplary organization and time management techniques