Construction Certified Payroll Specialist

King County Housing Authority • Tukwila, WA • 1h ago

Job Summary

This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by February 24, 2026.

We are currently recruiting for a seasoned and talented Construction Certified Payroll Specialist (Administrative Specialist) to support and assist the Capital Construction team. This position is located at the central campus in Tukwila, WA. The Construction Certified Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in supporting capital construction projects where the payment of federal Davis-Bacon or State Prevailing wages is required. The position requires exceptional analytical skills and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. The Construction Certified Payroll Specialist reviews and prepares a multitude of documents for internal and external stakeholders that must be clear and accurate. Effective written communication with a remarkable level of attention to detail and accuracy is critical to the success of the person in the role. The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy interacting with frontline staff, leadership, and many other stakeholders. They will enjoy the challenge of meeting multiple deadlines and knowing that their work is critical to the success of construction projects that improve living conditions for low-income households. They are proficient in the use of systems and tools to maintain organization, as well as being detail oriented and exceptional time managers. They know how to influence others and place a high value on customer service. If these are areas in which you excel, this may be just the opportunity you have been looking for.

The King County Housing Authority

King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.

We transform lives through housing.

Essential Functions

Trains contractors and subcontractors on the requirements of federal and/or state prevailing wage compliance.

Obtains wage determinations and makes requests for additional classifications and wage rates when needed.

Reviews contractor and subcontractor certified payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with wage scale, apprenticeships, fringes, wage determinations, authorized employee payroll deductions.

Conducts interviews on the site of construction projects with contractor and subcontractor employees to verify actual wages paid are consistent with reported wages paid

Notifies contractors and subcontractors of wage violations/infractions and requests corrective action be taken immediately; tracks restitution payments.

Resolves payroll compliance discrepancies in a timely manner.

May perform field investigations and audits to ensure the validity of certified payroll reports.

Participates in review process for contractor payment applications and signs off prior to payment indicating compliance by contractors and subcontractors with certified payroll payments and reporting.

Develops and implements company procedures for monitoring of wage compliance and reporting.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a closely related field AND

Moderate experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and/or Davis-Bacon OR

An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, a

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