Labor Compliance Specialist II

Swinerton

Labor Compliance Specialist ensuring compliance across construction projects while educating teams on labor laws and regulations. Role involves monitoring labor requirements and maintaining stakeholder communication.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timePortland • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Able to perform all essential Labor Compliance Specialist I responsibilities.
Responsible for labor compliance activities on assigned projects across any market including identifying labor compliance requirements and project set up.
Review all public contracts (and any private projects that have specific requirements) for labor requirements (certified payroll, skilled labor, local hire, diversity, and other labor related requirements).
Work with project teams and departments to develop and implement a plan to monitor, report, and ensure proper submissions to agencies.
Communicate specific labor compliance requirements to subcontractors/vendors, obtain necessary documents, and monitor documentation to release payment.
Monitor and audit certified payroll for internal self-perform and external subcontractors.
Perform audits on projects and communicate issues or non-compliant items to appropriate parties to resolve.
Develop risk assessments on Compliance Programs and escalate issues to senior labor compliance team members to assist with identifying appropriate solutions.
Participate in third party / Government reviews, audits and inquiries.
Compile necessary information/documents and work with appropriate departments and senior labor compliance staff to address issues.
Identify and resolve grievances – escalate complex matters to appropriate party.
Competently handle audits by third parties and submit to agencies, clients, or other requestors.
Review and verify payroll records, benefit statements, employer training contributions, apprenticeship paperwork, and other relevant documents to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Use LCP Tracker and other compliance software to review and approve certified payroll and payroll documents.
Travel to job sites for pre-construction meetings, training/education, and relevant activities, as necessary.
Create and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and contractors.
Develop relationships with agencies and client representatives to establish ongoing communication and partnership.
Facilitates internal communication between operations and relevant departments on labor compliance matters.
Conducts training for teams and/or division stakeholders, program employees, and contractors as needed.
Monitor and stay abreast of applicable laws and regulations that might affect the Swinerton’s policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge and application with federal reporting requirements for Swinerton projects (when applicable) and complete the associated reports in a timely manner.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of labor compliance experience in the construction industry.
Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in business or related degree desired and/or equivalent working experience.
Minimum of 3 experience working with Public Works Labor Compliance Programs and/or Project Labor Agreement.
Significant understanding of relevant labor codes/laws.
Demonstrated applicable knowledge of employment practices in the construction industry and a strong working knowledge of state labor regulations.
Extensive experience with prevailing wage enforcement, analyzing data, risk assessment, and auditing.
Computer proficiency including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge and experience with LCP Tracker, OCPS, Elations, ecomply, DIR eCPR, other agency portals preferred.
Proficient written and verbal English communication skills, including business writing skills.
Ability to work independently, accurately, strategically, resourcefully, yet intuitively know when and how to inform, verify, collaborate, and escalate.
Experience implementing procedures and coordinating with other internal and external departments.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment across the Swinerton organization, providing compliance guidance to a variety of teams and senior management.
Ability and means to travel as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) with company matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
individual stock ownership
paid vacation
paid sick leave
paid holidays
bereavement leave
employee assistance program
pre-tax flexible spending accounts
basic term life insurance and AD&D
business travel accident insurance
short and long term disability
financial wellness coaching
educational assistance
Care.com membership
ClassPass fitness membership
DashPass delivery membership
Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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