Public Works Labor Compliance Specialist

Ramos CS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided healthcare

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ramos CS, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Labor Compliance Technician to support capital improvement and maintenance programs by monitoring contractor wage compliance and apprenticeship participation in public works projects. You will review payroll records, conduct site visits, train staff on labor compliance software, and present information at pre-bid meetings.

The role requires investigating wage issues and coordinating with state and federal agencies to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years’ admin/accounting experience in contract compliance or prevailing wage requirements.
• Knowledge of federal/state labor compliance laws and apprenticeship program requirements in public works.
• Strong investigative, reporting and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review payroll against wage determinations and apprenticeship usage; ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor compliance with Davis-Bacon Act and state/public contract codes on public works projects.
• Conduct site visits, interview workers, classify trades, and document discrepancies.
• Coordinate setup and training for labor compliance software; prepare materials and trainings.
• Present labor compliance information at pre-bid/pre-construction meetings and respond to questions.
• Investigate alleged violations; coordinate with agencies and determine corrective actions.

Skills

Labor compliance

Investigation procedures

Report writing

Public works knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Communication

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Labor compliance software

Job description

Ramos CS, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Labor Compliance Technician to support capital improvement and maintenance programs by monitoring contractor wage compliance and apprenticeship participation in public works projects. You will review payroll records, conduct site visits, train staff on labor compliance software, and present information at pre-bid meetings.

The role requires investigating wage issues and coordinating with state and federal agencies to ensure