Job Details

Position Overview

Murow Development Consultants, a CREDE Company, is seeking a Labor Compliance Analyst I to support our growing portfolio of public works infrastructure projects throughout California. This role is essential to ensuring full compliance with state and federal prevailing wage laws, including the California Labor Code (Sections 1720–1861) and the Davis-Bacon Act (DBRA)

As an Analyst I, you'll be responsible for reviewing and auditing certified payroll reports (CPRs), tracking contractor documentation, and identifying noncompliance issues across public works and other compliance-driven construction projects. You'll also serve as a point of contact for contractors, subcontractors, and internal team members regarding compliance requirements.

This is a great opportunity for professionals with a compliance or payroll background who want to grow their career within a dynamic, fast-paced consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Monitoring & Documentation

• Review and audit certified payroll reports (CPRs) for accuracy in worker classification, hours, base pay, fringe benefits, deductions, and net pay

• Ensure contractor compliance with California and federal labor laws, including apprentice-to-journey ratios and wage determinations

• Validate documentation such as DAS-140/142 forms, Fringe Benefit Statements, CAC2 training fund contributions, and DIR registration confirmations

• Maintain complete and timely labor compliance records for assigned projects

• Upload and track documentation through Elation Systems, LCPtracker, and/or client portals

• Prepare, review, and submit XML files through labor compliance software systems

• Monitor and follow up on missing subcontractor documentation

Auditing & Enforcement

• Conduct periodic internal audits and spot checks to verify ongoing compliance

• Assist with field interviews and compliance verifications when applicable

• Support the identification, escalation, and resolution of violations or discrepancies

• Contribute to corrective action communications and summary reporting for clients

Client & Team Support

• Communicate with contractors and subcontractors regarding documentation expectations and deadlines

• Provide technical guidance to Labor Compliance Clerks and Coordinators

• Work alongside Managers and Analyst II staff on escalated matters and complex projects

• Respond to compliance-related emails and inquiries promptly and professionally

Systems & Reporting

• Update and maintain internal tracking logs and reports daily

• Manage project workflows using compliance platforms such as Elation Systems and LCPtracker

• Stay current on labor compliance policies, wage determinations, and DIR/DBRA updates

• Assist with Davis-Bacon and Section 3 documentation under supervision when applicable

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in labor compliance, certified payroll, public works, or related field

• Working knowledge of prevailing wage laws, including the Davis-Bacon Act and California Labor Code Sections 1720–1861

• Familiarity with CPR structure, fringe benefits, classifications, and apprenticeship standards

• Proficiency with labor compliance software (e.g., Elation Systems, LCPtracker or similar)

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and general Office Suite proficiency

• Exceptional organizational and documentation skills; high attention to detail

• Ability to interpret complex labor codes and explain them clearly to external stakeholders

• Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and available for full-time hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or around the construction or public infrastructure industry

• Familiarity with union compliance practices and restitution requirements

• Understanding of DIR project registration, wage determinations, and apprenticeship dispatch practices