Project Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Office Administrator / Contract Compliance Coordinator to support our operations team on union construction projects. This role is critical to maintaining certified payroll, subcontract compliance, accounts payable, and overall project documentation. You will work closely with leadership and the current office administrator and must be capable of stepping in to cover certified payroll and compliance responsibilities when needed.

• Prepare and submit certified payroll in compliance with government and union requirements.
• File certified payroll in LCPtracker, L&I, and distribute required reports.
• Support union payroll processes and compliance, including E-Verify coverage when needed.
• Coordinate union-related requirements such as drug testing and screenings.
• Process accounts payable on scheduled cycles, such as the 10th and 25th of each month.
• Review and process vendor and subcontractor invoices, ensuring required documentation is received prior to payment, including lien waivers.
• Load invoices into Field Materials and export to Sage (experience preferred, not required).
• Manage subcontractor paperwork, ensuring all documentation is complete and up to date, including signed subcontracts, Certificates of Insurance (COIs), certified payroll submissions, and lien waivers for each invoice.
• Support DCMS reporting and compliance for King County and maintain subcontractor pre-qualifications.
• File and organize project documentation and compliance records.
• Sort and manage shared inbox communications related to projects and compliance.
• Support reconciliation of company accounts, such as Voyager, VISA, Banner Bank, and Verizon.
• Provide general office administration as needed in coordination with the team.

• Prior experience with a union contractor or union construction environment.
• Hands-on experience with certified payroll and subcontract compliance.
• Understanding of government contract requirements, including DCMS, lien waivers, certified payroll, and insurance tracking.
• Strong experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, and subcontract billing documentation.
• Ability to step in and backfill certified payroll and compliance responsibilities when needed.

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative role supporting construction, engineering, or field operations with a union contractor.
• Experience assisting with certified payroll on federal projects, in addition to subcontract billings, lien waivers, and accounts payable.
• Exposure to compliance on federal projects, including prequalifications, verifying insurance certificates, subcontract documentation compliance.
• Experience using LCPtracker is preferred.
• Experience with Sage is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with Field Materials or similar invoice management systems.
• Background in construction office administration rather than pure payroll.

This position is based onsite at the main office in Tukwila, primarily working with ownership and project management. The role offers the opportunity to grow into a position with added responsibility around project management within a growing electrical contractor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tukwila, WA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tukwila,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

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