What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Administrator position at Baker Civil Works?
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SUMMARY: The Baker Civil Works Labor Administrator provides administrative support to departments such as Human Resources, Accounting, Warehouse, and Procurement, while also supporting field teams, including Foremen, General Foremen, and Superintendents in daily operations. This role focuses on coordinating labor activities, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with workforce planning and compliance processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.
SUMMARY: The Baker Civil Works Labor Administrator provides administrative support to departments such as Human Resources, Accounting, Warehouse, and Procurement, while also supporting field teams, including Foremen, General Foremen, and Superintendents in daily operations. This role focuses on coordinating labor activities, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with workforce planning and compliance processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate, schedule, and track field labor using labor management software.
- Maintain and update field employee certifications in the labor management database.
- Ensure data accuracy between labor management systems and ERP systems.
- Coordinate with local Union representatives regarding job site needs, start times, and reporting requirements.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining project manpower forecasts (look-aheads).
- Support compliance with Union requirements such as ratios, prevailing wage, and other applicable regulations.
- Receive and process daily labor requests from Foremen and Superintendents, ensuring proper communication with payroll and HR.
- Provide administrative and clerical support to field leadership, including meeting coordination, documentation, and special projects.
- Assist with tracking workforce changes such as status updates and field evaluations.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and applicable pay rates with payroll for field employees.
- Help organize and support Foremen meetings and other team events.
- Maintain accurate project manpower rosters.
- Coordinate job site training needs and track completion.
- Assist with ordering and distributing office equipment and supplies for field teams.
- Coordinate badging requirements and drug testing for field employees.
- Support the Labor Compliance Team to help ensure proper compensation practices.
- Assist in preparing reports for HR leadership.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred.
- 2–3 years of administrative or coordination experience preferred.
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Familiarity with labor management or workforce systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both office and field personnel.
- Valid California Driver’s License required.
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PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.