Prevailing Wage Consultant

Points North

. Serve as a prevailing wage expert for customers and internal teams .

Posted 10/31/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in prevailing wage compliance, particularly with the Davis-Bacon Act and Related Acts, while effectively advising and training internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements and best practices. Proficient in researching wage determinations and translating compliance needs into actionable business requirements.

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Prevailing Wage ComplianceDavis-Bacon Act ExpertiseCertified Payroll ReportingLabor Compliance ConsultingState-Level Prevailing Wage Law

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Hard Skills

Wage DeterminationsWorker ClassificationsFringe BenefitsPayroll AdministrationRegulatory ResearchCompliance DocumentationUnion Wage SchedulesCollective Bargaining AgreementsProblem-SolvingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationClient-Centric ApproachDetail-OrientedCollaborative MindsetProactive Research

Tools & Technologies

Construction Compliance Software

Industry Keywords

Public Works PayrollLabor Compliance AuthoritiesDepartment of Industrial RelationsEscalated Compliance QuestionsIndustry Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a prevailing wage expert for customers and internal teams
Advise Support, Implementation, Managed Services, Product Management, and other teams on prevailing wage requirements, the Davis-Bacon Act and Related Acts, and applicable state and local requirements
Research complex questions and document practical recommendations
Help customers navigate wage determinations, worker classifications, fringe benefits, apprentices, certified payroll reporting, and related documentation
Support escalated compliance questions and distinguish jurisdiction-specific requirements
Identify when clarification from an agency or legal counsel is needed
Monitor federal, state, and local regulatory developments, agency guidance, wage determination updates, and industry trends
Deliver internal briefings and training on regulatory changes, affected parties, and recommended actions
Create and maintain internal reference guides, FAQs, decision frameworks, and best-practice resources
Translate compliance needs into business requirements, workflows, and educational materials with Product, Engineering, Implementation, Support, and other teams
Review processes and proposed product changes for prevailing wage considerations
Identify gaps and recommend improvements supporting accuracy, consistency, and scalability
Coordinate with awarding bodies, labor compliance authorities, industry associations, and union representatives to clarify requirements and inform guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience in prevailing wage compliance, consulting, labor compliance, or public works payroll administration
Expertise demonstrated with the Davis-Bacon Act and Related Acts
1+ year of hands-on experience supporting payroll, certified payroll, or construction compliance software, preferred
Excellent communicator, able to turn complex information into simple and digestible content for teams from the C-Suite to early career individual contributors
Practical experience researching and applying wage determinations, classifications, fringe benefit requirements, and certified payroll reporting
Ability to advise and train internal stakeholders
Working knowledge of state-level prevailing wage law and public works requirements, including researching and applying state and federal Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) guidance and wage determinations, highly preferred
Experience interpreting union wage schedules, collective bargaining agreements, fringe benefit contributions, and rate changes, highly preferred
Experience working with unions, awarding bodies, or federal, state, and local labor compliance authorities, highly preferred
Client-centric communication and strong consulting skills
Proactive, detail-oriented approach to research and problem-solving
Sound judgment regarding ambiguity, source reliability, and when to escalate questions
Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
Willing to travel up to 10% for company meetings, team trainings, and other internal company needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly rate for all work completed with or for Points North
Independent Contractor/1099 arrangement
Energizing, ambitious, and supportive workplace
Contributions make a real impact