PREVAILING WAGE & LABOR COMPLIANCE PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT

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Location: Escondido, CA On-site, Full-Time – MarCon Engineering Inc.
MarCon Engineering Inc. is seeking a Prevailing Wage & Labor Compliance Payroll Administrator Assistant to join our team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring full compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), California Prevailing Wage laws, and all federal, state, and local labor compliance requirements. The Specialist will collaborate with project management, subcontractors, and accounting staff to maintain certified payroll records, monitor compliance, and prepare required reports.
This role will be based on-site, five days a week, and will directly support the Project Accounting and Document Control Departments, reporting to the General Manager.
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Key Responsibilities*

QUALIFICATIONS

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Education:*

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in certified payroll, labor compliance, or construction payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of California DIR, Davis-Bacon Act, and multi-state payroll laws.
• Experience with certified payroll systems (Miter HR,DIR, LCPtracker, DIR eCPR, eMars, Prisim among others.).
• Familiarity with OCIP/CCIP programs, union payroll, and benefit reporting preferred.
• Skills & Abilities:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to train others.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

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Physical & Work Environment Requirements*

• Work performed primarily in an office environment.
• Prolonged sitting, computer use, and phone work.
• Occasional lifting of files or equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and travel to job sites when required.

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Benefits*

MarCon Engineering Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

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Disclaimer:*
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Pay Range:*
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the company believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The company expects to hire for this position near the middle of the compensation range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has vast experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the company consider paying a salary or hourly rate near the higher end of the compensation range.
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Application Details*
This is a regular, full-time position with an anticipated start date of August 20, 2025. Applications will be accepted until September 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. or until 100 qualified applicants are received.
MarCon Engineering Inc. is an* is an equal-opportunity employer that sees diversity as a positive force in a drug-free workplace. We encourage minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals to apply.*
Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details