Roles and Responsibilities

• Collect and review Certified Payroll Reports (CPR) and supporting payroll records (statements of compliance, fringe benefit statements, deductions, apprentice registration, etc.) submitted by prime and subcontractors. Methods for collecting data will include both web-based applications and hard copy submissions.
• Work with appropriate agency staff on identifying applicability of state/federal prevailing wage requirements as well as providing state and federal prevailing wage rates for labor compliance support.
• Facilitate the proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization, and resolution of employee wage violations.
• Issues requests for missing and revised documentation and corresponds with the applicable contractor’s staff to ensure compliance.
• Completes audits, calculates underpayments, fines, and penalties if applicable. Audits are then forwarded to the Division Manager for review and sent to the client’s counsel for approval and submission to the appropriate government agency.
• Investigates complaints of noncompliance with prevailing wage payments, Benefit payments, and apprenticeship violations; takes written or recorded statements to establish facts; compiles reports, records any other pertinent material to complete case file.
• Communicate with contractors to resolve discrepancies/inadequacies relative to CPR submittals
• Establishes case files reflecting all appropriate documentation.
• Work with LCP Tracker software to review and approve certified payroll and payroll documents
• Evaluates contractor’s information on the CSLB website to ensure proper licensing and provision of worker’s compensation insurance coverage for employees in case of injury. Notifies appropriate contacts when contractors are not in compliance.
• Composes letters requesting payments and follows up with third party requestor when sending information.
• Establishes files reflecting all appropriate documentation.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and construction worker interviews to monitor work classifications and actual duties performed.
• Track changes and updates to state and federal labor compliance and prevailing wage regulations and standards; apply changes/updates to the agency/client labor compliance procedures and practices.
• Develops monthly and quarterly reports summarizing findings
• Prepare and help to present labor compliance requirements at pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for contracts submit to payment of prevailing wages.
• Prepare for and provide information to comply with requests from auditors and respond to requests for certified payroll/labor compliance related documents.
• Manage and issue PLA contract interpretations and notices as requested by the client.
• Consult with Los Angeles and Orange County Building and Construction Trades Council and Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters as necessary and required.
• Manage all PLA grievance procedures, and document and mediate conflicts between unions and contractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years-experience in the Labor Compliance field is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, other qualified certifications and/or programs (i.e. PMP or University Extension courses) will be taken into consideration in lieu of preferred education and minimum years of experience.
• Direct experience from public agency, construction management consulting firm, compliance consulting firm, local union, or general/sub-contracting firm
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of computer programs. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Detail-oriented with strong and effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to present complex information in an understandable manner
• Extensive understanding of Labor Compliance policies, procedures, and practices.
• In depth understanding of the California Labor Code pertaining to Public Works Projects
• Experience performing audits on certified payroll documents preferred
• Experience calculating fines/penalties with regards to audits
• Experience working with LCP Tracker software
• Experience analyzing documents using critical thinking
• Ability to effectively work with various government agencies and union organizations
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels within the organization
• Must be able to complete tasks with little or no supervision

MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

As an essential business, it is crucial for Pacifica Services employees to remain healthy in order for us to be able to provide our essential services to the public, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with our mission and Pacifica Services duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our client families and visitors; and the community at large from COVID-19, which may be reduced by vaccination. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable. All employees are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, unless a reasonable accommodation related to a medical reason or sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices is approved.

For more information on our mandatory vaccination policy: Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy