Compliance Analyst

Labor Compliance Analyst

The Labor Compliance Analyst is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to federal, state, and local labor standards on public works and federally funded construction projects. This role will focus heavily on monitoring compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and related acts, as well as state prevailing wage laws and Project Labor Agreements (PLAs)/Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). The Analyst's primary duties include the expert review and approval of Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs), ensuring accurate craft labor classification and the application of correct wage and fringe benefit rates for union and non-union workers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll Management

• Review and Approval of Certified Payroll: Conduct thorough audits and approval of weekly Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) and supporting documentation (e.g., fringe benefit statements, training fund contributions) submitted by prime and subcontractors via compliance software (e.g., LCPtracker, eComply, SkillSmart, etc).
• Davis-Bacon and Prevailing Wage Expertise: Analyze projects and contracts to determine the correct applicability of the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and other prevailing wage laws. Ensure the accurate implementation of wage determinations, including proper credit for bona fide fringe benefits.
• Non-Compliance and Resolution: Identify discrepancies, underpayments, and non-compliance issues in payroll submissions. Issue notices of non-compliance, track deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and calculate underpayments for restitution.
• Payment Coordination: Recommend and coordinate payment holds or withholdings to secure restitution for wage violations and approve the release of funds upon verified compliance.

Union and Craft Labor Compliance

• Union Rule Interpretation: Interpret and apply complex rules and regulations contained within Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), ensuring contractors adhere to specific terms for wages, hours, and conditions.
• Craft Labor Matching and Verification: Conduct on-site field audits, worker interviews, and observations to verify that the job duties performed by employees (the "craft") align correctly with the labor classification reported on the certified payroll.
• Apprenticeship Monitoring: Review and verify documentation for apprentices, ensuring their proper registration, appropriate ratio to journeyworkers, and payment according to union or regulatory standards.
• Classification Conformance: Manage the process for requesting and obtaining additional craft classifications and wage rates (conformance requests) from the US Department of Labor or applicable state agencies when a craft is not listed in the original wage determination.

Investigation, Training, and Reporting

• Labor Investigations: Investigate alleged wage complaints and labor law violations, compile comprehensive audit case files, and document findings.
• Contractor Training: Deliver training to contractors, subcontractors, and project management teams on prevailing wage requirements, union obligations, and certified payroll procedures.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain meticulous labor compliance records. Generate regular and ad-hoc reports summarizing compliance status, enforcement timelines, and resolution of issues for project management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or no degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with LCP Tracker or similar software
• Familiarity with OFCCP, DOL WHD, Small Business tracking, and other related FAR clauses
• Experience with Certified Payroll review and management
• Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Careful attention to detail and reliability of output
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction, and executes

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: Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment: Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. 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.