Willdan

Labor Compliance Specialist

Willdan

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $30 - $40 per hour

About the role

  • Ensure full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws, including the Davis-Bacon Act, California Labor Code, and SB 854 DIR requirements.
  • Monitor public contract codes and agency-specific labor standards such as Caltrans LAPM Chapter 10, HUD Section 3, Skilled and Trained Workforce, and Project Labor Agreement requirements when applicable.
  • Review, process, and audit Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) submitted by contractors and subcontractors via platforms such as LCPtracker, Elation Systems, eMARS, or Procore.
  • Cross-check payroll submissions with DIR eCPR system and internal project documentation.
  • Track project-specific wage determinations and classifications using DIR and DOL databases.
  • Provide training and technical assistance to prime and subcontractors regarding compliance requirements.
  • Participate in pre-construction meetings, compliance kickoff sessions, and field visits.
  • Coordinate with public agencies such as Caltrans, cities, and counties to ensure alignment with contract requirements.
  • Prepare detailed compliance reports, deficiency letters, and documentation for internal leadership and agency reviews.
  • Support internal and third-party labor compliance audits.
  • Maintain organized and auditable documentation of labor compliance for each project.
  • Partner with project managers, field engineers, and finance teams to proactively identify and resolve potential compliance risks.
  • Contribute to internal SOPs and knowledge-sharing across Willdan’s compliance network.

Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 2–5 years of experience in labor compliance for public works or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of California DIR requirements, Davis-Bacon, HUD Section 3, and applicable municipal wage mandates.
  • Experience using labor compliance platforms such as LCPtracker, Elation, or similar systems.
  • Experience supporting municipal, utility, energy, or other publicly funded projects.
  • Familiarity with Caltrans LAPM and federally funded transportation infrastructure.
  • Experience managing DIR apprenticeship requirements, fringe benefit tracking, and wage restitution resolution.
  • Excellent attention to detail, with strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with public agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Bilingual capabilities (Spanish/English) are a plus.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, with regular travel to project sites and agency meetings; field audits and contractor interviews may be required during project execution.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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