Public Works Subcontract & Labor Compliance Specialist

Helix Electric; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; 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

PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Tax Savings Accounts – FSA, HSA, DCFSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Helix Electric is seeking a Subcontract Compliance/Labor Compliance Specialist to administer labor compliance on public works and prevailing wage projects. You will ensure subcontractor adherence to federal, state, and local requirements, handle payroll reporting, and manage apprenticeship compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

You will review reports, communicate with stakeholders, and maintain essential documentation while staying current with wage determinations and classifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of labor compliance, certified payroll, prevailing wage, subcontract compliance, or related construction experience.
• Experience administering prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance on public works or federally funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of California prevailing wage requirements, DIR regulations, apprenticeship requirements, and labor laws.
• Experience reviewing and auditing certified payroll reports, fringe benefit calculations, and wage classifications.
• Proficiency with labor compliance software such as LCPtracker, eMars, eComply, Elation Systems, or DIR eCPR.
• Experience with Textura, GC Pay, Procore, CMiC, or similar systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure compliance with prevailing wage, certified payroll, apprenticeship, and labor requirements.
• Review, audit, and track certified payroll reports for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate labor compliance needs with internal teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Process and maintain labor compliance documentation (DAS 140s/142s, Fringe Statements, Apprentice Certificates, and related reports).
• Download and interpret wage determinations and establish correct classifications and fringe requirements.
• Review contracts for labor compliance, including local hire provisions and diversity goals.
• Audit subcontractor documentation and payroll submissions; resolve non-compliance issues with contractors.
• Monitor DIR registration, apprenticeship standards, and prevailing wage regulations.
• Set labor compliance expectations at project startup and provide ongoing guidance.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely submissions; resolve agency inquiries.

Skills

Certified payroll

Prevailing wage knowledge

Labor compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's 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 labor compliance on public works and prevailing wage projects. You will ensure subcontractor adherence to federal, state, and local requirements, handle payroll reporting, and manage apprenticeship compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

You will review reports, communicate with stakeholders, and maintain essential documentation while staying current with wage determinations and classifications.