Senior Labor Compliance Officer

Michael Baker International · San Francisco

Senior Labor Compliance Officer

Internal Title: Planner III

Posting Title(s): Senior Labor Compliance Officer

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International’s Housing and Community Development Practice is seeking a Senior Labor Compliance Officer to support public-sector projects and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal labor standards. In this role, you will provide senior-level guidance to the Labor Compliance team by monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on compliance requirements for public works and publicly funded projects.

The ideal candidate brings extensive knowledge of labor compliance regulations and hands-on experience with certified payroll reviews, prevailing wage requirements, apprenticeship standards, and workforce compliance reporting. This individual should have a strong understanding of Davis-Bacon, Section 3, HUD, and Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements and experience supporting clients in a municipal, public agency, or consulting environment.

A Remote working arrangement is available. Full-time and part-time schedules may be considered based on project needs and candidate qualifications. The selected candidate must be available to travel to project sites throughout Northern and Southern California metropolitan areas for worker interviews and project-related activities as assigned.

What You'll Do:

Audit and verify certified payroll records, fringe benefit statements, employer training contributions, and apprenticeship documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and contract requirements.
Request missing, incomplete, or revised documentation and communicate directly with contractor staff to resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
Investigate complaints of noncompliance related to prevailing wage requirements, fringe benefits, and apprenticeship standards; collect written or recorded statements and document findings.
Utilize industry-standard platforms such as LCPtracker, the California DIR website, SAM.gov, and related systems to monitor and verify timely submission of certified payrolls and supporting documentation.
Enter, maintain, and analyze project data related to payroll compliance and contractual workforce goals, including craft hours, trade classifications, local hire hours, and targeted/transitional worker hours.
Track, monitor, and report contractor-specific and project-wide Section 3 requirements and performance goals.
Maintain complete and organized electronic project files in accordance with project requirements and internal procedures.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual compliance reports for public agencies and federal and state entities.
Conduct onsite worker interviews and reconcile interview forms with submitted payroll records.
Support special assignments and compliance-related projects as directed by department leadership.
Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, clients, public agencies, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery and regulatory compliance.

What You Need to Succeed:

Minimum 6 years of experience in labor compliance, preferably in a public agency, housing and community development, or consulting environment.
Strong knowledge of labor compliance policies, procedures, industry practices, executive orders, and regulatory requirements related to federally and state-funded projects.
Experience reviewing and auditing certified payroll records and related compliance documentation.
Working knowledge of the California Labor Code as it relates to public works projects.
Expertise with HUD, Davis-Bacon, Section 3, and Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements.
Demonstrated ability to analyze documentation, identify discrepancies, and apply sound judgment using strong critical-thinking skills.
Ability to effectively work with government agencies, contractors, union organizations, and project stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple assignments and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using labor compliance management systems such as LCPtracker, eComply, or similar platforms.
Experience supporting labor compliance activities on public works, affordable housing, community development, or federally funded infrastructure projects.
Prior experience preparing compliance reports for HUD-funded or other grant-funded programs.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $85,909.00-$135,337.00 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
Professional and personal development opportunities
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International’s Housing and Community Development Practice is seeking a Senior Labor Compliance Officer to support public-sector projects and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal labor standards. In this role, you will provide senior-level guidance to the Labor Compliance team by monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on compliance requirements for public works and publicly funded projects.

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