What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator I (Labor Compliance Analyst I) position at Project Support Services?
Join our team as a Project Coordinator I (Labor Compliance Analyst) and play a crucial role in upholding labor compliance across construction projects within the Los Angeles Community College District!
As a Labor Compliance Analyst, you will monitor, audit, and enforce the LACCD Labor Compliance Program, ensuring adherence to accepted practices set by LACCD and DIR. Your key responsibilities include conducting field interviews, coordinating with contractors and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with the California Labor Code, California Code of Regulations, LACCD’s Labor Compliance Program, and the Federal Davis-Bacon Act (when applicable). Your proactive approach will be essential in maintaining compliance and fostering effective communication across all projects.
Join us in making a significant impact by ensuring labor compliance and supporting successful construction projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area!
- 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, time cards, check stubs, cancelled checks, etc.) submitted by prime and subcontractors.
- Communicate with contractors to resolve discrepancies/inadequacies relative 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.
Requirements
- Associates degree from a recognized college or university. Additional qualifying experience may be 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 BuildLACCD Program’s standards.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have high level of interpersonal 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.
Benefits
Why Join Us:
- Make a meaningful impact on the future of education in Los Angeles.
- Be part of a team dedicated to transforming community college campuses.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package:
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Sick Pay
- 401k matching
- Health Insurance
If you're ready to make a difference and take your career to the next level, apply now to join our team as a Project Coordinator I (Labor Compliance Analyst)!
