Job Description

About Us:

Edwards Construction Group is a premier commercial construction firm that has been building the critical infrastructure for communities across California for decades. What truly sets us apart is our integrated, hands-on approach to building. We believe in empowering our people, not just constructing great projects.

With a team of nearly one-hundred industry professionals, we deliver projects across key sectors, including K-12, Higher Education, Civic, and Private Commercial. Our expertise is rooted in a commitment to excellence, driven by innovation in technology, and grounded in an uncompromising dedication to safety.

At ECG, we provide mentorship and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment where every voice is valued. If you are a professional who thrives on challenge and is ready to contribute to a forward-thinking, industry-leading team, we invite you to apply!

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Labor Compliance Specialist to join our team. This role plays a critical part as it will be responsible for providing overall compliance support to projects requiring prevailing wage and other specific labor requirements within the company. The Labor Compliance Specialist will report into the Accounting Manager, and collaborate closely with HR to ensure full compliance and mitigate risks.

Job Duties:

• You will monitor and review certified payroll – both internal self-perform work and external subcontractors.
• You will review and verify payroll records, fringe benefit statements, employer training contributions, skilled and trained reports, and apprenticeship paperwork to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• You will send correspondence for missing and requested revised documentation with the applicable subcontractor’s staff to ensure compliance.
• You will work with LCP Tracker, and other compliance monitoring software to set-up new projects, review and approve certified payroll and compliance documents, along with managing insurance approvals.
• You will review all public and necessary private contracts for labor requirements, and work with our self-perform team to ensure an appropriate plan is in place to monitor and report, as well as to ensure proper submissions to agencies.
• You will participate and compile information for third party / Government reviews, awarding body requests, audits and inquiries.
• You will compute payroll as backup support when required and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Professional Skills:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with public works labor compliance programs preferred
• In depth knowledge of California prevailing wage laws and federal Davis-Bacon Act requirements preferred
• Completion of labor compliance training (e.g. DIR or AGC) is a plus
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting preferred
• Ability to communicate complex regulations clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Proficient with Google Workspace or similar software, and accounting software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Personal Strengths:

• Integrity - A strong sense of ethics and doing what's right when dealing with wage laws, fairness, and sensitive information
• Accountability - Owning tasks, following through on deadlines, and being reliable in ensuring compliance processes are accurate and complete
• Detail-Oriented Mindset
• Bilingual in Spanish is considered an asset
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Benefits

Edwards Construction Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, & vision
• 401(K) matching
• Paid vacation

ECG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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