Senior Technical Consultant - Federal Labor Standards Compliance

Why join Currie & Brown:

At Currie & Brown, we deliver certainty in an uncertain world. As a leading global construction consultancy, we partner with clients on some of the most complex and high-profile projects across high-tech, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, government, education, commercial property, energy, and more.

We are confident, precise, and focused on unlocking value across the asset lifecycle. By joining our team, you’ll play a key role in driving sustainable, innovative solutions that transform the built environment.

About the role:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Senior Technical Consultant to lead federal labor standards compliance across our U.S. projects. This role ensures full adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act and related statutes, safeguarding wage integrity and supporting our commitment to ethical project delivery.

Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with internal and external project managers, site teams, procurement, and finance to ensure accurate project accounting.
• Monitor and update compliance with Davis-Bacon and related federal labor standards across active projects.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, and wage determinations to ensure alignment with federal requirements.
• Conduct on-site labor interviews to verify proper job classifications and wage/fringe benefit compliance.
• Investigate and resolve wage and hour discrepancies or complaints.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and agency reviews.
• Prepare compliance summaries and reports for internal leadership, contracting agencies, and funding entities.
• Deliver technical assistance and training to contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Analyze wage determinations from SAM.gov and ensure correct rates are applied.
• Classify workers accurately based on duties and conduct field verification interviews.
• Review weekly certified payrolls for accuracy in wages, hours, and benefits.
• Monitor compliance across all tiers of contractors and support DOL audits.
• Initiate and manage conformance requests to add missing job classifications.
• Advise contracting agencies on wage determination selection and enforcement best practices.
• Educate contractors on labor standards and recordkeeping obligations.
• Administer fringe benefit calculations and ensure compliance with cash or bona fide benefit requirements.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of project cost control processes, forecasting, and earned value principles.
• Deep understanding of Davis-Bacon Act compliance and federal labor standards.
• Experience managing wage compliance on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, agencies, and internal teams.
• Familiarity with SAM.gov, certified payroll systems, and federal reporting tools.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and project controls software.

Qualifications & Education:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, public administration or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in the construction or labor compliance.

What you can expect:

• A collaborative business environment, where every voice is heard and supported.
• Opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
• Buddy and mentorship program.
• Continuous learning and professional development, in all stages of your career.
• Opportunities for relocation, nationally and internationally.
• Healthy work/life balance that
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k matching, paid vacation and more.