Labor Compliance Specialist I at Swinerton in Sacramento

Labor Compliance Specialist I

Location: Sacramento CA · Hybrid

Compensation Range:

$31.25 - $34.62 Hourly Rate

Job Description Summary:

Provides overall labor compliance support to ensure construction projects comply with labor laws, prevailing wage requirements, and project-specific labor requirements on assigned market(s).

Job Description:

POSIITON RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Able to perform all essential Labor Compliance Analyst responsibilities
• Responsible for labor compliance activities on assigned projects across various markets including identifying labor compliance requirements and project set up.
• Communicate project specific labor compliance requirements to subcontractors/vendors.
• 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.
• Develop risk assessments on Compliance Programs and escalate issues to senior labor compliance team members to assist with identifying appropriate solutions.
• 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.
• Resolve lower risk grievances with appropriate guidance and supervision.
• Review and verify payroll records, benefit statements, employer training contributions, apprenticeship paperwork, and other relevant documents to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Work with subcontractor’s staff to issue requests for missing and revised documentation needed to meet compliance requirements.
• Ensure projects are compliant with organizational policies and procedures.
• Use LCP Tracker and other compliance software to review and approve certified payroll and payroll documents.
• Verify subcontractors/vendors compliant status to approve payment.
• Travel to job sites for pre-construction meetings, training/education, and relevant activities, as necessary.
• Maintain compliance files and databases updated and available.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and contractors.
• Coordinate and assist with internal labor compliance training.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of labor compliance experience in the construction industry.
• Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in business or related degree desired and/or equivalent working experience.
• Experience working with Public Works Labor Compliance Programs and/or Project Labor Agreements
• Basic understanding of relevant labor codes/laws
• General knowledge of employment practices in the construction industry and state labor regulations
• Experience with prevailing wage enforcement, analyzing data, and auditing
• Computer proficiency including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Familiar with LCP Tracker, OCPS, Elations, ecomply, DIR eCPR, other agency portals preferred.
• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills, including business writing skills
• Ability to use critical thinking to resolve daily challenges and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability and means to travel as needed.

Anticipated Job Application Deadline:

10/30/2026