Payroll Field Coordinator (DBC & SurePods)

Job TitleAt DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.Job Summary: Supports payroll readiness by ensuring accurate collection, review, and preparation of time and pay data for craft and administrative employees within assigned business units. Reviews timekeeping entries for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies, union agreements, and wage and hour requirements. Serves as a primary local resource for payroll-related inquiries and timekeeping guidance. Coordinates with Shared Services Payroll and People Practices to support compliant payroll processing and issue resolution. Contributes to consistent payroll operations and continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Reviews, validates, and approves employee time entries across approved timekeeping systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission for payroll processing.Identifies and resolves discrepancies in time and pay data, including overtime, double time, and leave entries, prior to payroll submission.Serves as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing guidance to craft and administrative employees and supporting issue resolution.Coordinates payroll corrections and adjustments with Shared Services Payroll, including processing updates and supporting resolution of pay-related issues.Supports payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities, including system setup, tax elections, direct deposit, and timekeeping access.Ensures compliance with applicable payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, union agreements, and company policies.Collaborates with field leadership, People Practices, and other cross-functional partners to support payroll readiness, employee movement, and operational alignment.Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.Work Experience: 2-4 years of experience in payroll processing, timekeeping administration, or a related field required. Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments, union agreements, or construction payroll practices preferred.Certifications and Licenses: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred. Successful completion of a background check is required.Bilingual (English and Spanish speaking) is required.DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.