Simpson & Simpson Management Consulting · 20 hours ago
Compliance Specialist
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expSimpson & Simpson Management Consulting is seeking a Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to state and federal prevailing wage requirements. The role involves preparing compliance documents, responding to inquiries, and conducting investigations related to labor compliance in public works construction projects.
Financial ServicesManagement ConsultingProcurementProject ManagementRisk Management
Hiring Manager
Hamsa Murray
Responsibilities
Work with appropriate staff identifying applicability of state/federal prevailing wage requirements as well as providing state and federal prevailing wage rates for inclusion in contract solicitation documents
Prepare and present labor compliance requirements at pre-bid and/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
Collect and review weekly Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) and supporting payroll records (statements of compliance, fringe benefit statements, payroll deductions, apprentice registration, 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
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 (LC Lead) LCO apply changes/updates to the labor compliance procedures and practices accordingly
Assist the LC Lead with the development of labor compliance policies, procedures, form templates, and instructional/operations manuals
Position requires candidate to travel to project sites throughout LA County, conduct site visits and job walks, perform labor standards interviews with a random sampling of tradesman onsite, investigate complaints and issues, and report activities on a monthly basis
Conduct observations and worker interview and assist the Labor Compliance Department (LCD) with site investigations
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum two (2) years of experience in public works construction
Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree or related degree from a recognized college or university. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis
Must have a clear understanding of construction practices, state and federal labor laws, and the ability to interpret and apply the applicable labor law regulations in accordance with the DIR and the Program standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must have a 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 to project sites (within LA County)
Proficient in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word)
Preferred
Experience in Labor Compliance and LCPtracker
Bi-lingual - Spanish speaking
Company
Simpson & Simpson Management Consulting
Simpson & Simpson Management Consulting offers risk management, procurement strategies, financial planning & customized reporting services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase