Federal Labor Compliance Manager (CHIPS Act Compliance Manager), Peoria, AZ
Peoria, AZ
Project Management /
Full-Time /
On-site
WORLD WIDE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS is a project solutions organization committed to implementing lean constructions, collaborative contracting, and execution approaches to enable breakthroughs in performance.
We are currently seeking a Federal Labor Compliance Manager (CHIPS Act Compliance Manager) to support a large-scale construction program in Peoria, AZ. This role plays a critical function in ensuring compliance with federal CHIPS Act labor regulations, particularly focused on Certified Payroll tracking, Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Wage adherence, and grant reporting support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, systems-oriented, and confident managing documentation workflows involving multiple contractors and tiers of subcontractors on a project with more than 2,000 personnel onsite at peak.
*Local Candidates Highly Preferred. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the USA*
JOB OVERVIEW
The Federal Labor Compliance Manager (CHIPs Act Compliance Manager) is responsible for designing and managing the project’s labor compliance and documentation program in accordance with CHIPs Act requirements. This includes developing and maintaining an audit-ready structure for Certified Payroll, ensuring Davis-Bacon compliance, and supporting the owner’s team in preparing for and executing federal grant drawdowns. The successful candidate will bring both document control rigor and a strong understanding of the reporting responsibilities tied to federally funded construction programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and manage a full compliance documentation strategy in line with CHIPs Program Office (CPO) requirements.
- Oversee all aspects of Certified Payroll tracking and Prevailing Wage compliance across contractors and subcontractors.
- Establish clear submission guidelines and formatting standards for contractor-provided payroll and labor data.
- Maintain a structured, audit-ready database of compliance documentation that supports quick and transparent reporting during CPO reviews or audits.
- Monitor contractor adherence to submission timelines and data quality expectations; escalate persistent noncompliance to project leadership as necessary.
- Collaborate with the project owner and finance teams to support documentation needs for CHIPs grant drawdowns, including labor tracking summaries, workforce classifications, and wage verification reports.
- Participate in grant audit prep meetings and assist in compiling required compliance packets to accompany reimbursement requests.
- Maintain a compliance dashboard or other tracking tools to identify and follow up on outstanding or deficient submissions.
- Work closely with GC, subcontractors, project controls, document control, and procurement teams to streamline labor documentation workflows.
- Draft internal reports, logs, and summaries that demonstrate labor compliance progress and readiness for federal review.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5–10+ years of experience in labor compliance, document control, or payroll administration on complex construction projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of: (1) Davis-Bacon Act, (2) Prevailing Wage requirements, (3) Certified Payroll protocols
- Experience supporting federally funded projects or grant administration, including knowledge of drawdown reporting and required supporting documentation.
- High degree of document control discipline and ability to maintain consistency across large, dynamic project environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; confident working across multiple contractor teams and enforcing documentation protocols.
- Proficiency in Excel, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and document management systems; familiarity with labor compliance tools like LCPtracker or Elation Systems preferred.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and report status to project leadership with minimal oversight.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business administration, accounting, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent field or compliance experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
This is a full-time position for World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, and a company match retirement plan. All benefits begin the FIRST DAY of employment.
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