Project Workforce Payroll Coordinator

$55k to $70k

Eden Prairie, MNPosted Aug 18, 2026

Job description

At MMC, we thrive when our people thrive. We’re currently looking for a Project Workforce Payroll Coordinator to support our Construction group’s payroll/labor management function for our Sullivan, IN and Cedar Rapids, IA project locations. This role will own our daily timecard review, validation and entry into COINS(our ERP system), as well as eligibility tracking for project-specific incentive pay and per diem.

This role enters and validates information for leadership approval but does not approve payroll or make unilateral eligibility decision. This role will be based out of MMC's office in Eden Prairie, MN.

Responsibilities

Collect daily time from superintendents, foremen, and field leaders; review for completeness; enter time in COINS for the proper approver; follow up on missing late, unclear or incomplete submissions. Confirm entries reflect the correct employee, date, job, cost code, phase, shift, hours, and applicable compensation designations before routing for approval.

Maintain eligibility records based on approved labor incentive agreements, travel agreements, project letters, and project specific compensation documents. Track qualifications status by employee and work data. Make sure applicable incentive pay, per diem, travel, or other project-specific pay indicators are accurately denoted in COINS timecard submissions before approval routing.

Serve as the project point of contact for routine time entry/payroll coordination with the APi HVAC Shared Services Payroll team. Support questions, corrections, documentation requests, and weekly payroll handoffs. Provide a simple, repeatable process for field leaders to submit time and pay designation information. Maintain templates, logs, checklists and escalation notes for unresolved issues.

Required skills

and qualifications 1 to 3 or more years of experience in a payroll associated role supporting multiple teams or leaders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a high aptitude for learning new software and systems Flexible team player and comfortable with ambiguity willing to adapt to rapid changes and unafraid of challenges Demonstrates a high level of integrity Self-starter with ability to recognize opportunities and take action with limited direction or supervision Company Overview: It’s what’s INSIDE that counts… From immense construction projects that involve complex mechanical systems to custom service projects that require faster builds and reliable 24-hour service, Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

(MMC) is your single source solution. For more than 60 years, Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (MMC) has been designing, building and maintaining mechanical systems for some of the most well-known buildings in the Midwest. We are a fully-integrated large commercial mechanical contractor. We employ the industry’s best talent of engineers, tradesmen, project managers, customer support and office staff.

Why work at MMC? We Work As a Team. MMC fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We operate as a team to ensure the best experience for our clients, contractors and employees. We Are Committed to Our Employees. At MMC, you are encouraged to: Make the decision you think is the right decision to make.

Ask for help whenever you want it. Start something that needs to be started. Take time off to do something that inspires, excites and energizes you. Help others whenever you can.

Benefits

Hourly wage range of $26.50 to $33.50 (depending on experience) plus incentive Matching 401(K) PTO/Holiday package Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Profit Sharing Plan Health, Dental and Vision Insurance offerings Long Term and Short Term Disability Incentives for environmentally-friendly behavior EEO Statement MMC is an APi Group Company.

APi Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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