Labor Compliance Specialist II

Description

• Communicate specific labor compliance requirements to subcontractors/vendors, obtain necessary documents, and monitor documentation to release payment.
• Review and verify payroll records, benefit statements, employer training contributions, apprenticeship paperwork, and other relevant documents to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Conducts training for teams and/or division stakeholders, program employees, and contractors as needed.
• Monitor and audit certified payroll for internal self-perform and external subcontractors.
• Perform audits on projects and communicate issues or non-compliant items to appropriate parties to resolve.
• Participate in third party / Government reviews, audits and inquiries. Compile necessary information/documents and work with appropriate departments and senior labor compliance staff to address issues.
• Use LCP Tracker and other compliance software to review and approve certified payroll and payroll documents.
• Monitor and stay abreast of applicable laws and regulations that might affect the Swinerton’s policies and procedures.
• Review all public contracts (and any private projects that have specific requirements) for labor requirements (certified payroll, skilled labor, local hire, diversity, and other labor related requirements). Work with project teams and departments to develop and implement a plan to monitor, report, and ensure proper submissions to agencies.
• Identify and resolve grievances – escalate complex matters to appropriate party.
• Responsible for labor compliance activities on assigned projects across any market including identifying labor compliance requirements and project set up.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and contractors. Develop relationships with agencies and client representatives to establish ongoing communication and partnership.
• Facilitates internal communication between operations and relevant departments on labor compliance matters.
• Competently handle audits by third parties and submit to agencies, clients, or other requestors.
• Travel to job sites for pre-construction meetings, training/education, and relevant activities, as necessary.
• Develop risk assessments on Compliance Programs and escalate issues to senior labor compliance team members to assist with identifying appropriate solutions.

Requirements

• Experience implementing procedures and coordinating with other internal and external departments
• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills, including business writing skills
• Ability and means to travel as needed.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment across the Swinerton organization, providing compliance guidance to a variety of teams and senior management.
• 6+ years of labor compliance experience in the construction industry.
• Demonstrated applicable knowledge of employment practices in the construction industry and a strong working knowledge of state labor regulations
• Ability to work independently, accurately, strategically, resourcefully, yet intuitively know when and how to inform, verify, collaborate, and escalate.
• Knowledge and experience with LCP Tracker, OCPS, Elations, ecomply, DIR eCPR, other agency portals preferred.
• Minimum of 3 experience working with Public Works Labor Compliance Programs and/or Project Labor Agreement
• Computer proficiency including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Significant understanding of relevant labor codes/laws
• Demonstrate knowledge and application with federal reporting requirements for Swinerton projects (when applicable) and complete the associated reports in a timely manner.
• Able to perform all essential Labor Compliance Specialist I responsibilities.
• Extensive experience with prevailing wage enforcement, analyzing data, risk assessment, and auditing
• Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in business or related degree desired and/or equivalent working experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance