Labor Compliance Manager

AGC of California; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC of California is seeking a Labor Compliance Manager reporting to the Senior Director, Labor Relations. This role serves as a primary technical and member-facing resource for MLAs, PLAs, union obligations and related labor compliance matters.

The position supports the full lifecycle of member labor relations service, coordinating POA member meetings, leading pre-job conferences, responding to inquiries, supporting grievances, and maintaining contract and POA records with high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) or related field preferred, or 5-7 years of labor relations experience.
• Progressively responsible experience in labor relations, contract administration or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary technical resource for MLA/PLA compliance and related contract administration.
• Responds to member inquiries and interprets complex agreement provisions.
• Leads pre-job conferences, coordinates POA meetings and maintains records.
• Supports grievance matters and prepares member communications and toolbox talks.
• Maintains accurate POA and contract records and tracks inquiries and follow-up.

Skills

Labor relations

Contract administration

MLA/PLA knowledge

Grievance handling

Member service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

5-7 years labor relations experience

Tools

Labor relations databases

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Senior Director, Labor Relations, the Labor Compliance Manager serves as a primary technical and member-facing resource for AGC contractors on Master Labor Agreements (MLAs), Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), union obligations and related labor compliance matters. The position is expected to maintain a high level of proficiency in applicable MLAs and independently provide members with accurate, timely and practical guidance regarding agreement interpretation and compliance. The Labor Compliance Manager supports the full lifecycle of member labor relations service, including coordinating POA member meetings, leading pre-job conferences, responding to member inquiries, supporting grievance matters, developing member communications, and maintaining accurate contract and POA records. The position works closely with the Senior Director and Director, Labor Relations Operations leadership to ensure members receive consistent, proactive and high-quality labor relations support.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Member Service & MLA Expertise

• Serves as a primary point of contact for member labor compliance questions and independently responds to inquiries regarding Master Labor Agreements, collective bargaining agreements, Project Labor Agreements, union obligations and related contract administration matters.
• Maintains a high level of proficiency and working knowledge of applicable Master Labor Agreements, including wages, classifications, fringe benefits, working conditions, jurisdictional provisions, reporting requirements and other contractor obligations.
• Researches and interprets complex or ambiguous agreement provisions and translates contractual language into clear, practical and actionable guidance for members, escalating significant contractual, legal or strategic matters to the Senior Director as appropriate.
• Provides members with guidance regarding applicable public works and prevailing wage requirements, including wage determinations, classifications, apprenticeship requirements, fringe benefits and other related compliance matters.
• Proactively identifies recurring member questions, compliance concerns and areas of confusion and recommends resources, communications or training to address emerging needs.

POA Member Support & Engagement

• Coordinates and schedules regular meetings with POA contractors in partnership with the Senior Director and Director, Labor Relations Operations, ensuring appropriate preparation, documentation and follow-up.
• Prepares member-specific information and identifies relevant contract, compliance or labor relations matters in advance of POA meetings to support productive and meaningful member engagement.
• Documents issues, questions and commitments arising from POA meetings and ensures appropriate follow-up or escalation to the Senior Director, Labor Relations Operations leadership or other Association teams.
• Supports POA retention by providing responsive, knowledgeable and consistent service and proactively identifying member concerns or service needs that may require additional attention.
• Maintains accurate POA records and coordinates with applicable unions regarding POA additions, changes, revocations and other administrative updates.

Pre-Job Conferences & Project Support

• Leads pre-job conferences on behalf of AGC and its members, ensuring contractors understand applicable labor agreement requirements and identifying potential labor issues prior to the start of work.
• Prepares for pre-job conferences by reviewing applicable agreements, project requirements, scopes of work and relevant contractor information and identifying matters requiring clarification or resolution.
• Provides guidance regarding craft jurisdiction, classifications, wages and fringes, working conditions, PLA requirements and other applicable labor provisions impacting project startup and execution.
• Documents pre-job outcomes, commitments and unresolved matters and coordinates necessary follow-up with members, unions and Labor Relations leadership.
• Identifies potential jurisdictional, contractual or compliance issues arising from pre-job discussions and escalates significant matters to the Senior Director as appropriate.

Grievance Support & Member Advocacy

• Serves as backup to the Senior Director in representing and advocating for UCC members throughout the union grievance process, including participation in grievance meetings and related dispute-resolution discussions as needed.
• Researches applicable contract language, prepares supporting documentation and case materials and provides technical contract expertise to support grievance strategy and resolution.
• Maintains accurate documentation of assigned grievance matters and ensures deadlines, outcomes and required follow-up are communicated to Labor Relations leadership.

Member Education & Communications

• Develops and delivers Labor Relations Toolbox Talks addressing timely and relevant topics such as MLA requirements, wage and benefit changes, PLAs, prevailing wage, classifications and other labor compliance matters affecting contractors.
• Identifies Toolbox Talk topics based on member inquiries, contract changes, bargaining outcomes and emerging compliance issues and develops supporting presentations, FAQs, checklists and practical member resources.
• Owns the preparation and timely distribution of Northern Labor Relations (NLR), Southern Labor Relations (SLR) communications and Labor Relations member bulletins, ensuring information is accurate, clear and consistent with applicable agreements and Labor Relations leadership direction.
• Researches, drafts and distributes communications regarding wage and fringe changes, agreement modifications, MOUs, union notices, compliance requirements and other labor developments requiring member notification.
• Coordinates with Labor Relations Operations leadership to ensure member-facing materials are incorporated into and maintained within the Labor Relations digital resource library.

Collective Bargaining & Contract Administration Support

• Serves as a technical resource to the VP and Senior Director during collective bargaining, including researching agreement provisions, compiling and analyzing supporting information and preparing bargaining materials.
• Supports the drafting, review, proofreading and finalization of Master Labor Agreements, MOUs, side letters and other negotiated documents, with particular attention to accuracy and consistency of contractual language.
• Coordinates the preparation and distribution of executed agreements, wage schedules, summaries and related member communications following negotiations.

Data, Records & Operational Accountability

• Oversees AGC’s craft worker hours data, ensuring accuracy and timely identification, research and escalation of discrepancies or variances.
• Maintains the integrity of Labor Relations and membership databases and ensures timely updates to member, agreement, POA and union records.
• Maintains current and accurate versions of Master Labor Agreements, MOUs, wage and fringe schedules, union directories and other official Labor Relations reference materials.
• Manages Labor Relations files and records in accordance with established department procedures, ensuring appropriate organization, version control, document integrity and retention.
• Tracks member inquiries, pre-job conferences, POA meetings and other assigned activities to ensure timely follow-through and provide visibility into member service activity and recurring issues.
• Coordinates scheduling and logistics for assigned Labor Relations meetings, negotiations and events, including preparation and distribution of materials and supporting documentation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred or 5-7years’ of progressively responsible experience in labor relations, contract administration, labor compliance; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience serving as a primary point of contact for members, employers, or stakeholders with minimal supervision preferred.

CERTIFICATION, LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS:

A current CA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are required.