Project Coordinator II; Labor Compliance Analyst

Project Coordinator II (Labor Compliance Analyst)

Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD)

The Project Coordinator II (Labor Compliance Analyst) monitors, reviews, and enforces the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Labor Compliance Program (LCP) in accordance with LACCD and California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) accepted practices.

This position performs field interviews and coordinates with contractors and subcontractors on all assigned projects to ensure compliance with California Labor Code, California Code of Regulations, LACCD’s Labor Compliance Program, the Federal Davis-Bacon Act (when applicable), and all other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Work with appropriate LACCD staff to identify applicability of state and federal prevailing wage requirements and provide 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 prevailing wage requirements
• Respond to prevailing wage questions, concerns, and matters raised by contractors and construction workers
• Facilitate proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization, and resolution of employee wage violations
• Collect and review weekly Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) and all supporting payroll documentation, including statements of compliance, fringe benefit statements, payroll deductions, and apprentice registration documents submitted by prime and subcontractors
• Communicate with contractors to resolve discrepancies or inadequacies related to CPR submittals
• Conduct investigations related to alleged contractor violations identified through CPR reviews, site visits, or worker complaints
• Review contractor documentation, when applicable, and determine withholding amounts for unresolved compliance issues
• Notify affected contractors of audits and conduct pre-audit meetings
• Prepare documentation for the withholding of contract payments and participate in settlement meetings and hearings
• Maintain complete and up-to-date electronic and/or hardcopy contract files containing all labor compliance documentation
• Respond to requests for payroll-related and labor compliance documentation
• Track changes and updates to state and federal labor compliance and prevailing wage regulations and standards; with guidance from the Labor Compliance Lead (LC Lead) or Labor Compliance Officer (LCO), apply updates to labor compliance procedures and practices
• Assist the LC Lead with the development of labor compliance policies, procedures, form templates, and instructional or operations manuals
• Travel to project sites throughout the District to conduct site visits and job walks, perform labor standards interviews with a random sampling of tradespeople onsite, investigate complaints and issues, and prepare monthly activity reports
• Conduct observations and worker interviews and assist the Labor Compliance Department with site investigations
• Attend project-related meetings as needed, including pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings, and progress meetings
• Maintain files of working documents, including project interview and resolution documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Current District policy requires four days per week working in the office and one remote day per week
• Work schedule, including remote day selection, is subject to department supervisor approval
• District policy is subject to change at any time

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in public works construction
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or a related degree, from a recognized college or university
• Additional qualifying experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
• Clear understanding of construction practices and state and federal labor laws
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable labor law regulations in accordance with DIR and Build
  
  LACCD Program standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to travel to LACCD campuses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

• Experience in labor compliance and use of LCPtracker