Labor Compliance Analyst

Position Overview:

Under supervision of appropriate employee staff, the Labor Compliance Analyst monitors, audits, and enforces the Company Labor Compliance Program (LCP) in accordance with the Company and Department accepted practices. Additionally, the analyst performs LCP field interviews and coordinates with contractors/subcontractors on all projects to ensure compliance with California Labor Code, California Code of Regulations, Companies LCP, Federal Davis-Bacon Act (when applicable), and all other applicable regulatory requirements.

Position Description:

- Prepare and present labor compliance requirements at pre-bid or pre-construction meetings for contracts subject to the payment of prevailing wages.

- Respond to prevailing wage questions/concerns/matters that may arise from contractors and construction workers.

- Facilitate the proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization, and resolution of employee wage violations.

- Request and review weekly Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) and supporting payroll records (fringe benefit statements, authorization for payroll deduction, apprentice registration, sign-in sheets, timecards, check stubs, cancelled checks, etc.) submitted by prime and subcontractors.

- Communicate with contractors to resolve discrepancies/inadequacies related to CPRs submittals.

- Conduct investigations on alleged contractor violations uncovered from CPRs reviews, site visits, worker complaints, etc.

- Review contractor documents when applicable; determine the withhold amounts for unresolved issues.

- Notify affected contractor of audit, conduct pre meeting with contractor.

- Prepare the Withholding of Contract Payments; participate in settlement meetings/hearings, if necessary.

- Maintain complete and updated electronic and/or hardcopy contract files, as appropriate, containing all relevant labor compliance information.

- Respond to requests regarding payroll related/labor compliance documents.

- Track changes and updates to state and federal labor compliance and prevailing wage regulations and standards; with the assistance of the Labor Compliance Lead (LCL) apply changes/updates to the labor compliance procedures and practices accordingly.

- Assist the LCL with the development of labor compliance policies, procedures, form templates and instructional/operations manuals.

- Conduct job site visits and interview workers. Investigate complaints and issues, and report activities.

- Ensure the wages and Labor Compliance postings are posted and visible.

- Attend meetings at the project site as needed, including pre bid meetings, pre-construction meetings and progress meetings.

- Maintain files of working documents, including project interview and resolution paperwork.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associates degree from a recognized college or Additional qualifying experience maybe substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Experience in public works construction or construction management programs.
• Must have a clear understanding of construction practices, prevailing wage requirements, state and federal labor laws, and the ability to interpret and apply the applicable labor law regulations in accordance with the DIR and the Companies Program's standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced.
• Must have high level of inter personal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess valid California driver's license and able to travel.
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Labor Compliance and LCPtracker.
• Bi-lingual-Spanish speaking.