Subcontract Compliance/Labor 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

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Subcontract Compliance/Labor Compliance Specialist

Locations

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• On-site
• Finance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SUBCO008031

Description

The Subcontract Compliance Specialist is responsible for administering and monitoring labor compliance requirements for public works and prevailing wage construction projects. This role ensures subcontractor adherence to federal, state, and local labor regulations, including certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage requirements, apprenticeship compliance, and contract-specific labor provisions.

• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure compliance with prevailing wage, certified payroll, apprenticeship, and labor compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review, audit, and track certified payroll reports for accuracy and compliance with state and federal labor regulations.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments, subcontractors, labor agencies, and project stakeholders regarding labor compliance requirements and corrective actions.
• Process and maintain labor compliance documentation including DAS 140s, DAS 142s, Fringe Benefit Statements, Monthly Fringe Reports, Apprentice Certificates, Apprentice Status Letters, Skilled & Trained Workforce Reports, Affidavits of Completion, and related compliance documentation.
• Download and interpret applicable wage determinations and establish correct prevailing wage classifications, wage rates, and fringe benefit requirements for new projects.
• Review public works contracts for labor compliance requirements, including certified payroll, prevailing wage, apprenticeship utilization, local hire provisions, skilled and trained workforce requirements, diversity participation goals, and federal labor standards.
• Conduct detailed audits of subcontractor documentation and payroll submissions, identifying discrepancies and working directly with subcontractors to resolve non-compliance issues.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with DIR registration requirements, apprenticeship standards, and prevailing wage regulations.
• Establish labor compliance expectations with subcontractors at project startup meetings and provide ongoing guidance throughout project execution.
• Track compliance deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Research and resolve labor compliance issues and agency inquiries.

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 industry experience required.
• Demonstrated experience administering prevailing wage and certified payroll compliance on public works and/or federally funded construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of California prevailing wage requirements, DIR regulations, apprenticeship requirements, and applicable state and federal 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, DIR eCPR, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Textura, GC Pay, Procore, or similar systems.
• CMiC experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

The starting base pay for this role is between USD $40.00 and $45.00 per hour The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as; location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits. Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
• Tax Savings Accounts - FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA
• Tuition Reimbursement

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