The posting
Build your career with DeSilva Gates Construction, one of Northern California's leading heavy civil contractors. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Certified Payroll Administrator to join our Accounting team in Dublin.
This position offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise supporting public works construction projects, while working alongside our experienced Labor Compliance team. You'll prepare certified payroll submissions, coordinate with subcontractors, and help ensure projects remain compliant with contract requirements. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, priority management, and the ability to learn new systems and software programs efficiently.
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, communicates professionally, takes ownership of their work, and is committed to producing accurate, high-quality results. No direct experience is required for this position. While certified payroll or labor compliance experience is a plus, we place greater value on aptitude, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
We are open to considering both full-time and part-time candidates for this position. Scheduling and hours can be discussed based on the candidate’s availability.
Responsibilities
Certified Payroll Administration
- Prepare and submit certified payroll reports through project-specific compliance software, including DIR, LCPtracker, and Elations
- Track and resolve missing certified payroll reports and supporting documentation to help ensure project compliance.
- Monitor subcontractor certified payroll submission status and identify outstanding compliance items that may impact payment processing.
Team Support
- Work closely with the Labor Compliance team to ensure timely and accurate certified payroll submissions
- Assist with additional accounting and compliance projects as assigned
Communication
- Communicate professionally with subcontractors, project teams, and internal departments regarding certified payroll requirements.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of professional office experience in accounting, administration, project coordination, or a related role.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate with internal and external personnel of all levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe, Outlook and Windows.
- Ability to quickly learn new software, systems, and processes.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate work.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Learns new concepts quickly and applies them consistently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable.
- Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
Additional Requirements
- Required to pass pre-employment background, drug and alcohol screening.
- Available to work on-site during scheduled hours.
Benefits
Total compensation package includes the following:
- Pay (base salary) from $60,000/year (depending on qualifications)
- Profit sharing- cash and deferred
- Comprehensive coverage- health, dental, vision (Competitive premiums with participation in yearly wellness program)
- Insurance- life and disability
- Paid time off and Paid holidays
- 401k plan
- Financial planning assistance
- Career growth and development
DeSilva Gates Construction is a place to build a strong, growth‑focused career supported by mentorship from industry leaders. We deliver heavy civil construction projects with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence—while helping our employees advance and succeed.
Founded in 1932, we are an award‑winning contractor specializing in grading, paving, and construction management. Our culture is rooted in safety, respect, teamwork, and clear communication, with a family‑oriented, client‑focused approach grounded in honesty and accountability.
We’re looking for self‑motivated, ethical professionals who take ownership, build strong relationships, and thrive both independently and in teams. With a wide range of public and private projects, you’ll have opportunities to grow and take on meaningful challenges.
DeSilva Gates Construction is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
For more information about DeSilva Gates Construction please visit our web site at www.desilvagates.com.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
DeSilva Gates Construction LLC and its affiliates (“Company”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or other third parties. Resumes submitted without prior authorization—including those sent to our employees, mailing addresses, fax numbers, email addresses, or applicant databases—will be considered Company property.
We will not pay fees associated with candidates whose resumes are submitted without authorization. Any candidate presented through an unsolicited submission will be considered referred to our Company without obligation to pay fees or other charges.
Staffing agencies must receive advance written authorization from our Recruiting team before submitting candidates. Submissions will only be accepted for a specific job opening under a valid, fully executed, written staffing agreement signed by a duly authorized Company representative.
