Labor Compliance Specialist II
Swinerton · Portland, OR · 1 mo ago
OTHR$72k–$78k/yrFull-time
Job Description
This position provides overall labor compliance support to ensure construction projects comply with labor laws, prevailing wage requirements, and project-specific labor requirements across all markets. Serves as an escalation point on complex matters and supports with educating on labor compliance processes and procedures.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Able to perform all essential Labor Compliance Specialist I responsibilities.
- Responsible for labor compliance activities on assigned projects across any market including identifying labor compliance requirements and project set up.
- 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.
- Communicate specific labor compliance requirements to subcontractors/vendors, obtain necessary documents, and monitor documentation to release payment.
- 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.
- Identify and resolve grievances – escalate complex matters to appropriate party.
- Competently handle audits by third parties and submit to agencies, clients, or other requestors.
- Review and verify payroll records, benefit statements, employer training contributions, apprenticeship paperwork, and other relevant documents to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Use LCP Tracker and other compliance software to review and approve certified payroll and payroll documents.
- Create and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and contractors.
- Facilitates internal communication between operations and relevant departments on labor compliance matters.
- Conducts training for teams and/or division stakeholders, program employees, and contractors as needed.
- Monitor and stay abreast of applicable laws and regulations that might affect the Swinerton’s policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application with federal reporting requirements for Swinerton projects (when applicable) and complete the associated reports in a timely manner.
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Skills And Experience
- 6+ 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.
- Minimum of 3 experience working with Public Works Labor Compliance Programs and/or Project Labor Agreement.
- Significant understanding of relevant labor codes/laws.
- Demonstrated applicable knowledge of employment practices in the construction industry and a strong working knowledge of state labor regulations.
- Extensive experience with prevailing wage enforcement, analyzing data, risk assessment, and auditing.
- Computer proficiency including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge and experience 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 work independently, accurately, strategically, resourcefully, yet intuitively know when and how to inform, verify, collaborate, and escalate.
- Experience implementing procedures and coordinating with other internal and external departments.
- Ability and means to travel as needed.
Summary Of Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) with company matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- individual stock ownership
- paid vacation
- paid sick leave
- paid holidays
- bereavement leave
- employee assistance program
- pre-tax flexible spending accounts
- basic term life insurance and AD&D
- business travel accident insurance
- short and long term disability
- financial wellness coaching
- educational assistance
- Care.com membership
- ClassPass fitness membership
- DashPass delivery membership
Voluntary benefits
- additional term life insurance
- long term care insurance
- critical illness and accidental injury insurance
- pet insurance
- legal plan
- identity theft protection
- other voluntary benefit options
Anticipated Job Application Deadline
07/31/2026