Labor Compliance Specialist - Public Works Construction

AECOM; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Labor Compliance Specialist role focuses on reviewing contractor CPRs to ensure California public works wage compliance. The position supports highway and infrastructure projects with a hybrid work model, potentially remote or in Ontario, CA.

Responsibilities include verifying classifications, wage rates, overtime, apprenticeship reporting, and maintaining accurate compliance records for audits and project requirements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• US citizenship is a requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Review CPRs for accuracy and compliance with California prevailing wage laws.
• Verify proper worker classification, wage rates, overtime calculations, and fringe benefit reporting.
• Ensure DIR Public Works requirements and wage determinations are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Contractor coordination

Communication

California public works knowledge

Education

BA/BS + 4 years experience

Tools

LCPtracker

Elation Systems

Job description

Labor Compliance Specialist - Public Works Construction

• Full-time
• State/Province: California
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Orange, CA - 999 Town & Country
• Compensation: USD 80,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

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AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented Labor Compliance Specialist to review contractor Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) for compliance with California public works labor laws to work remotely or in Ontario, CA. This role supports transportation infrastructure projects and ensures contractors and subcontractors comply with prevailing wage requirements, apprenticeship regulations, and certified payroll reporting standards.

The ideal candidate has experience with California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) requirements, public works labor compliance, and reviewing certified payroll submissions for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor and subcontractor Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) for accuracy and compliance with California prevailing wage laws.
• Verify proper classification of workers, wage rates, overtime calculations, and fringe benefit reporting.
• Confirm compliance with DIR Public Works requirements and applicable wage determinations.
• Identify and flag labor compliance violations, such as underpayment, misclassification, or incomplete payroll submissions.
• Communicate discrepancies and required corrections to contractors and project management teams.
• Track payroll submissions and maintain organized compliance records.
• Ensure adherence to apprenticeship utilization and reporting requirements when applicable.
• Support audits or documentation requests related to labor compliance.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS + 4years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• US citizenship is a requirmeent for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in California public works labor compliance or certified payroll review.
• Strong knowledge of California prevailing wage laws and DIR reporting requirements.
• Experience reviewing Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) and Statement of Compliance forms.
• Familiarity with transportation or infrastructure public works projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify wage or reporting discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with LCPtracker, Elation Systems, or similar labor compliance software.
• Experience coordinating with contractors and subcontractors regarding payroll corrections.

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