The Payroll Tax Lead provides strategic and operational leadership for the payroll tax function. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of Payroll Tax Specialists while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day high-level compliance and reporting tasks. This role ensures all quarterly and yearly goals are met, deadlines are strictly adhered to, and all multi-state and domestic tax regulations are followed for a large-scale workforce (10,000+ employees).

The Payroll Tax Lead provides strategic and operational leadership for the payroll tax function. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of Payroll Tax Specialists while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day high-level compliance and reporting tasks. This role ensures all quarterly and yearly goals are met, deadlines are strictly adhered to, and all multi-state and domestic tax regulations are followed for a large-scale workforce (10,000+ employees).

• Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience within a Payroll Tax function.

• Proven experience working within a large-scale enterprise environment (10,000+ employees).

• Extensive knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws and accounting principles.

• Technical Skills & Certifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in payroll software, specifically SAP, Oracle, and ADP Tax Compliance tools.

• Advanced reporting skills, with the ability to create complex queries and conduct audits to ensure data controls.

• Preferred Skills & Experience

• International Tax Experience: Background in foreign national payroll and 3rd party expatriate management. Background with Canada and Philippines a significant plus.

• Industry Expertise: General knowledge of, or experience working within, the Industrial Construction industry.

• Leadership Presence: Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on ethics and confidentiality.

• Strategic Change Management: Demonstrated experience leading system conversions, implementations, or large-scale process improvement initiatives. Experience with mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations

• Team Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and mentor a team of Payroll Tax Specialists to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and professional development.

• Drive the execution of all quarterly and year-end reporting processes, including W-2s, tax filings, and complex reconciliations.

• Oversee process improvement efforts to maximize the efficiency and accuracy of domestic and international payroll data.

• Manage senior-level relationships with external 3rd party tax vendors (e.g., ADP), ensuring accountability and resolution of agency notices.

• Domestic & Multi-State Tax Compliance (Lead & Hands-on)

• Execute and oversee weekly and quarterly tax deposits, wage adjustments, and the filing of W-2C, UI, or 941 Amendments.

• Ensure strict compliance with multi-state legal requirements, company policies, and evolving tax regulations.

• Collaborate with Accounting to manage changes affecting payroll tax accruals and resolve complex financial discrepancies.

• Direct all projects related to payroll tax compliance and routine system maintenance/updates.

• Audit & Agency Notice Management: You will serve as the primary point of contact for reviewing and addressing state and federal agency notices, as well as managing complex payroll tax audits to ensure total compliance.

• International & Expatriate Payroll (Support & Oversight)

• Oversee international payroll processing, working with vendors to ensure the delivery of foreign tax liabilities.

• Manage Expat payroll functions, including HYPO tax management, allowance changes, and shadow payroll processing.

• Coordinate with Treasury to ensure timely wire transfers for international tax remittances.

The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Clark projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase. The responsibilities of the Estimating/Preconstruction Department include compiling qualified bidders lists; issuing invitations to bidders; soliciting bids; preparing estimates for all Clark work, quantifying and pricing labor and materials; receiving bids; and reviewing bids to prepare total project costs. This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work.

Responsibilities

As a Project Engineer, you will join a project team tasked with the responsibility for all technical and engineering aspects of your project. You will lead daily coordination between our clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and our employees. The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, predicting, and managing all the technical tasks to assure accuracy, proper resources, and quality for the lifecycle of the project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Managers in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs

• Prepare and forward submittals; confirm submittal complies with plans/specs

• Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules

• Play a lead role in the development of project plans

• Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule

• Review change proposals from trade partners and negotiate as appropriate

• Facilitate with the Project Manager and Superintendent in the coordination of drawings

• Draft change orders. Solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers. Perform scope take-off and estimate costs

• Lead close out of project; includes assembling manuals and other warranties for turnover to owner and preparation final payment documents for subcontractors

• Develop and lead training sessions for your team and trade partners

• Take ownership of document management applications

• Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership

• Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit top talent to Clark. A mindset of "All team members are recruiters"

• Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience

• 2+ years experience in an engineer, project engineer, or a similar role in the construction industry

• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration

• Demonstrated ability reading drawings and specifications

• Computer proficient including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Interest and passion for building and the industry

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification

• Procore experience

• Primavera P6 experience

• Experience working for a general contractor

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Position Summary:

Project Engineers work with experienced Project Management and Field Supervision staff and assist with the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Safety is the number one priority at Pepper Construction and Project Engineer I’s are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. Project Engineer I’s are expected to work with team members at all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. They are also expected to grow and maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the following duties with support and direction from a Project Manager
• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs
• Estimate, value engineer and develop project budgets
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution and tracking of all project bidding documentation
• Utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute and track all project documentation
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects
• Manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation and ensuring quality and safety on every job
• Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion
• Perform project closeout

Position Qualifications:

• B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or other related field preferred
• Prior Co-Op / Internship experience in construction field preferred
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented

Company Overview:

At Pepper Construction, we know how to take a vision and create a plan to get there, and we do the same with our people. From day one, you’ll observe a noticeable difference in the freedom, collaboration and support you receive on a daily basis.

Pepper's expertise is recognized throughout the Midwest. With offices in Cincinnati and Columbus in Ohio, as well as Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, Pepper consistently ranks as one of the Top 10 contractors in the Midwest.

Position Summary:

Project Engineer personnel are responsible for contributing to the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout.

Safety is a core value at Pepper Construction and Project Engineer personnel are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. Project Engineer personnel are expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project.

Major Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs with the support and direction from a Project Executive or Senior Manager.
• Estimate, value engineer and develop project Budgets with the support and direction from a Project Executive.
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution and tracking of all project bidding documentation.
• Ability to utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute and track all project documentation.
• Perform following duties with support and direction from a Project Executive
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Plan and schedule projects.
• Manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation and ensuring quality and safety on every job.
• Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion.
• Perform project closeout.

Leadership

• Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork.
• Communicate effectively; both written and verbal with support and direction from a Project Executive or other Senior Management.

Business Development

• Interact with clients and potential clients to identify and pursue potential work.
• Prepare and participate in client presentations and project interviews; negotiate and secure new business under direct and close supervision.

Position Qualifications:

• B.S. in Construction Engineering or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in construction field
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer II for our Transportation Division, in Dallas, TX.

Are you someone who flourishes on solving problems? Do you leverage data to make decisions and recommendations? Are you excited about working on a team collaboratively to solve these problems? Do you inspire people to want to do better? If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

Walsh Project Engineers are bright and caring people who are motivated by a challenge. They get things done because they plan their work and then work their plan. They put the same amount of time into building and maintaining relationships as they do in managing their production.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized. If this sounds like you, please apply!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Document control (RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, etc.)

• Assisting and supporting project team with daily project coordination

• Procurement of construction materials

• Quality Control / Quality Assurance checks

• Coordination of subcontractors

• Survey and project layout

• Weekly pictures for progress reports

• Manage construction equipment

• Safety management

• Project estimating

• Inspect project site(s)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Previous internship, co-op, or employment experience is a plus

• Specific roles may require relocation

Division: Transportation

Job Category: Project Management

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Overview

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than$9 billionin annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego,Las Vegas, Herndon,U.S. Virgin Islands,and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors.Suffolk is privately held and is ledby founder,chairmanand CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visitwww.suffolk.comand follow Suffolk onFacebook,Twitter,LinkedIn,YouTube, andInstagram.

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most.That’swhy we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here.

The Role

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all necessary project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. This includes the maintenance of budget and schedule, and the management and administration of all contractual requirements, agreements with trade partners, purchase orders, meeting minutes and shop drawing logs. This individual also manages risk, insurances, general work performance and quality, and overall team progress against the project plan through consistent communication and collaboration with the owner and project team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate with Suffolk Field Supervision, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule
• Represent Suffolk with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors
• Administer financial aspects of the Owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Build effective working relationships with clients and the Suffolk project team members
• Project Start-Up:
  • Review the general contract and contract documents and confirm the budget setup and project milestones
  • Create a schedule of values and project logs, plan for project safety and mobilization, including review and validation with team members

• Purchasing process and document control:
  • Maintain the buy schedule, write scopes of work, distribute and log subcontracts, write required contract riders and purchase orders, and confirm compliance with project insurance requirements
  • Review subcontractor references, obtain Subcontractor bonds, and maintain project files
  • Maintain and manage all purchase and delivery schedules, change order processes, shop drawings, document control logs, Owner, Architect and Subcontractor correspondence
  • Work with Purchasing in setting up/executing trade buyout including defining scope of work, authoring Exhibit B’s, ensuring scope coverage, coordinating buy and project schedules

• Meeting Management:
  • Attend all schedule and management meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project, chairing as appropriate

• Financial Management:
  • Manage all requisitions and payments including lien releases and project payroll and maintains best possible cash flow throughout the project, communicating issues proactively

• Project Closeout:
  • Deliver all necessary manuals to the Owner, consolidates project documentation and files
  • Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, and punch list process
  • Deliver all warranties, as-builts and training to the owner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scope
• 5+ years of related experience
• Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close-outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions
• Ability to consistently analyze and execute financial trade-offs which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguity
• Ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations
• Possess judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
• A strong sense of urgency and initiative
• Able to quickly study and react to complex issues
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action
• Team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner
• The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Compensation Information

Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy.