Project Coordinator

About Vanir

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Job Description

The Labor Compliance Analyst monitors, reviews, and enforces the Labor Compliance Program (LCP) in accordance with the client and DIR accepted practices. Additionally, the analyst performs field interviews and coordinates with contractors/subcontractors on all projects to ensure compliance with California Labor Code, California Code of Regulations, client Labor Compliance Program, Federal Davis-Bacon Act (when applicable), and all other applicable regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Work with appropriate staff identifying applicability of state/federal prevailing wage requirements as well as providing state and federal prevailing wage rates for inclusion in contract solicitation documents.
• Prepare and present labor compliance requirements at pre-bid and/or pre-construction meetings for contracts subject to the payment of prevailing wages.
• Respond to prevailing wage questions/concerns/matters that may arise from contractors and construction workers.
• Facilitate the proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization, and resolution of employee wage violations.
• Collect and review weekly Certified Payroll Records (CPRs) and supporting payroll records (statements of compliance, fringe benefit statements, payroll deductions, apprentice registration, etc.) submitted by prime and subcontractors.
• Communicate with contractors to resolve discrepancies/inadequacies relative to CPRs submittals.
• Conduct investigations on alleged contractor violations uncovered from CPRs reviews, site visits, worker complaints, etc.
• Review contractor documents when applicable; determine the withhold amounts for unresolved issues.
• Notify affected contractor of audit, conduct pre meeting with contractor.
• Prepare the Withholding of Contract Payments; participate in settlement meetings/hearings.
• Maintain complete and updated electronic and/or hardcopy contract files, as appropriate, containing all relevant labor compliance information.
• Respond to requests regarding payroll related/labor compliance documents.
• Track changes and updates to state and federal labor compliance and prevailing wage regulations and standards; with the assistance of the Labor Compliance Lead (LC Lead) LCO apply changes/updates to the labor compliance procedures and practices accordingly.
• Assist the LC Lead with the development of labor compliance policies, procedures, form templates, and instructional/operations manuals.
• Position requires candidate to travel to project sites throughout the District, conduct site visits and job walks, perform labor standards interviews with a random sampling of tradesman onsite, investigate complaints and issues, and report activities on a monthly basis.
• Conduct observations and worker interview and assist the Labor Compliance Department (LCD) with site investigations.
• Attend meetings at the project site as needed, including pre bid meetings, pre-construction meetings and progress meetings.
• Maintain files of working documents, including project interview and resolution paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree or related degree from a recognized college or university. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in public works construction.
• Must have a clear understanding of construction practices, state and federal labor laws, and the ability to interpret and apply the applicable labor law regulations in accordance with the DIR and the  Program standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess valid California driver’s license and able to travel to campuses.
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word).
• Ability to work four days in the office with one remote day per week. Work schedule, including remote day selection, is subject to department supervisor approval. Current policy is subject to change at any time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Labor Compliance and LCPtracker
• Bi-lingual - Spanish speaking.

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

How to Apply

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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