Prevailing Wage & Subcontract Compliance Specialist

Helix Electric; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

Tax Savings Accounts - FSA, HSA, DCFSA

CSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Helix Electric is seeking a Subcontract Compliance/Labor Compliance Specialist to administer and monitor labor compliance on public works and prevailing wage projects. You will oversee certified payroll, apprenticeship compliance, and wage determinations across projects.

The role requires 4+ years in labor compliance or related construction fields, with strong knowledge of California and federal labor laws.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; higher education preferred.
• Experience in labor compliance, certified payroll, prevailing wage, or related construction fields.
• Strong knowledge of prevailing wage regulations and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure compliance with prevailing wage, certified payroll, apprenticeship, and labor requirements.
• Review and audit certified payroll reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate with internal teams, subcontractors, and agencies on labor compliance matters.
• Maintain labor compliance documentation (DAS 140s, DAS 142s, Fringe Benefit Statements, etc.).
• Interpret wage determinations and establish correct classifications, rates, and fringes.
• Review contracts for labor compliance requirements and utilization provisions.
• Audit subcontractor payroll submissions and resolve non-compliance issues.
• Monitor DIR registration and apprenticeship standards across projects.
• Set expectations at project startup and provide ongoing guidance.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Research and resolve labor compliance inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

LCPtracker

eMars

eComply

Elation Systems

DIR eCPR

Textura

GC Pay

Procore

CMiC

Job description

Helix Electric is seeking a Subcontract Compliance/Labor Compliance Specialist to administer and monitor labor compliance on public works and prevailing wage projects. You will oversee certified payroll, apprenticeship compliance, and wage determinations across projects.

The role requires 4+ years in labor compliance or related construction fields, with strong knowledge of California and federal labor laws.