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JOB SUMMARY
Ghilotti Construction Company is seeking a dedicated Labor Compliance Coordinator to support our payroll operations and ensure compliance with labor regulations. This role works closely with the Payroll Manager, Contracts and Operations team to ensure accurate payroll processing, labor compliance, and contract adherence. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled at problem-solving, with strong communication and analytical abilities.
The Labor Compliance Coordinator position is involved in the project from pre-bid through completion, ensuring compliance with labor laws and payroll requirements. This position involves reviewing bid documents, assessing potential compliance risks, managing labor compliance documentation throughout the project lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws, union agreements, and certified payroll requirements. The successful candidate will also serve as a liaison for external compliance inquiries.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Labor Compliance & Contract Review
- Review bid documents prior to submission, identifying potential labor compliance risks and relaying findings to the Estimating team.
- Gather, set up, and distribute all required labor compliance documentation prior to start of construction.
- Assist Operations and Payroll teams with compliance-related issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure proper documentation and reporting related to prevailing wage laws, union agreements, and the Davis-Bacon Act.
- Payroll & Compliance Systems Management
- Identify labor compliance interfaces (e.g., LCP Tracker, DIR, Elations) based on project specifications.
- Prepare wage tables for prevailing wage projects, ensuring correct allocation of increases.
- Union & Regulatory Coordination
- Communicate with unions, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.
- Managing Project Labor Agreement requirements on a job-specific basis during the course of construction.
- Audits & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and organized records in support of operations for audit purposes.
- Assist operations as needed with vendor delinquency follow-up.
EQUIPMENT USE
- Telephone – Frequently
- Copier – Frequently
- Computer – Heavily
SOFTWARE/PROGRAM USE
- Excel, Word, Outlook, Spectrum Construction Software HCSS Software (Heavy Job and E360), LCPTracker, DIR eCPR, Elation, eComply
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in public works payroll, labor compliance, contract compliance, or construction payroll processing.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience with Adobe, Microsoft 365, LCPTracker, DIR eCPR, and Elation is preferred.
- Labor Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with prevailing wage laws, union payroll processing, certified payroll reporting, and public works projects.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Ability to review payroll and compliance data with precision and accuracy.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Problem-solving & Initiative: Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and proactively address challenges.
- Team Player: Positive attitude with the ability to collaborate across departments and maintain strong working relationships.
- Bilingual Skills: English-Spanish proficiency is highly desirable.
- Attendance & Reliability: Regular, predictable attendance at the office is required to meet payroll deadlines and collaborate with the team.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-employment background screening investigation results that are acceptable to GCC at GCC’s sole discretion.
- Drug/alcohol test (negative test results).
- Background/security clearance, including credit history check.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (if applicable).
MENTAL DEMANDS
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts. Ability to apply elementary mathematical operations to tasks. Ability to identify problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
GCC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
