Prevailing Wage Compliance - Senior Consultant at CohnReznick in Tysons Corner, Virginia

Job Description:

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!


We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Prevailing Wage Compliance Senior Consultant to join our team in the GovCon Advisory team in a remote capacity.


CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.



YOUR TEAM.



This position will support CohnReznick's Government Contracting team which has provided comprehensive services to government contractors for over 40 years. We have been voted one of the best places to work for the last several years, a testament to the culture that is ingrained within the organization, and we are seeking candidates who are as passionate about the clients they serve as we are. If you are excited about helping organizations grow and building strong client relationships, then the Government Contracting team is the place for you. With guidance from our superior leadership team, you will find endless opportunities to accelerate your career. Join us to be part of something greater.



WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.


We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.



YOUR ROLE.




Responsibilities include but not limited to:



Sales

• Participate in lead generation and initial client inquiries


• Research potential clients and prepare summaries for sales team


• Participate in sales calls / presentations with clients


• Participate in proposal process


• Assist in management of pipeline


• Assist in preparation of financial model


• Assist team in prospective client follow-up


• Assist team in managing staffing plans/models

Execution

• Lead engagement teams on consulting engagements / wage monitoring engagements


• Consulting Engagements
  
  
  • Review contract agreements for IRA PWA compliance related items
  
  
  • Develop review process for client/contractor wage compliance programs
  
  
  • Conduct interviews of relevant personnel
  
  
  • Perform detailed testing of documentation provided by client/contractor for compliance with IRA PWA regulations
  
  
  • Prepare recommendations/enhancements to programs
  
  
  • Draft client reports
  
  
  • Interact with client and contractors
  
  
  • Assist in development of training materials.
  
  
  
  


• Wage monitoring engagements
  
  
  • Serve as an wage tracking software application administrator (training available)
    
    
    • Assist client contractors in onboarding process including:
      
      
      • Review employee classifications and mapping to proper classification
      
      
      • Review applicable wage schedules and provide guidance to contractors
      
      
      • Address contractor inquiries
      
      
      • Work with wage tracking software applications and contractors to finalize payroll upload process
      
      
      • Assist client/contractors with preparing Wage Conformance Requests (SF 1444)
      
      
      
      
    
    
    • Search Sam.gov databases to obtain appropriate prevailing wage determinations for projects
      
      
      • Review prevailing wage determination schedules and enter into wage tracking software applications
      
      
      
      
    
    
    • Review client trade contractor agreements to:
      
      
      • Assess scope of work relative to trade classifications
      
      
      • Determine beginning of physical construction (excluding preconstruction services)
      
      
      
      
    
    
    • Review and approve Apprenticeship documentation submitted by contractors
      
      
      • Enter apprentice wage rate schedules
      
      
      • Perform quarterly reviews of apprenticeship documentation.
      
      
      • Assist client with identification of appropriate State Registered Apprenticeship Programs
      
      
      
      
    
    
    • Generate reports from wage tracking software applications to assess prevailing wage compliance
    
    
    • Perform analytics to determine daily apprentice to journey worker ratios
    
    
    • Analyze subcontractor workforce to determine apprentice requirements
    
    
    • Generate reports from wage tracking software applications to asses apprentice hours participation
    
    
    • Review monthly payroll submittals and make judgmental selections for wage and benefit verification
      
      
      • Communicate with subcontractors to request corresponding records
      
      
      • Analyze subcontractor submittals for accuracy and compliance
      
      
      
      
    
    
    • Work with Data & Technology team on PowerBI reports
    
    
    • Normalize data and perform analytics
    
    
    • Update weekly/biweekly progress reports
    
    
    • Draft monthly/quarterly reports of findings and remediations as needed
    
    
    • Perform IRA PWA research as needed
    
    
    • Assist in creation/maintenance of training materials
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

YOUR EXPERIENCE.




The successful candidate will have:

• BS/BA or equivalent years of relevant experience


• Minimum 3 years of experience with prevailing wage compliance or construction audit/construction compliance


• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships


• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills


• Strong research skills


• Solid organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.


CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters


If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.


CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.


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