What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Compliance Specialist position at EVA Green Power?
Company Overview:
EVA Green Power is a premier commercial solar energy installer based in Southern California. We are committed to building a cleaner energy future while upholding the highest standards of quality, integrity, and compliance. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Labor Compliance Specialist in our Carlsbad, CA office to support our public works, federally funded and private solar installation projects.
Position Summary:
The Labor Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring company-wide adherence to state and federal labor compliance requirements for public works and Davis-Bacon Act projects. This role manages certified payroll reporting, apprenticeship compliance, Skilled and Trained Workforce (STW) verification, and labor recordkeeping across multiple platforms, including LCPtracker, DIR eCPR, Elation, Surge, PRISM, and OCIP systems including subcontractors.
Title: Labor Compliance Specialist
Status: Full Time
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Reports to: HR Manager
Salary Range*: $69,400-$82,160
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare, review, and submit accurate Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) via DIR eCPR, LCPtracker, Surge, Elation, and agency-specific platforms.
- Review contractor and subcontractor reporting requirements and procedures to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws governing prevailing wage.
- Ongoing review of wage compliance and requirements in all stages of a contract’s lifecycle.
- Collect, maintain, and organize documentation for CPRs, STW certifications, apprenticeship records, and related compliance reporting for EGP and all subcontractors along with sub-tiers.
- Monitor and verify Skilled and Trained Workforce (STW) requirements, including journeyperson certification tracking and workforce hour documentation.
- Submit and track apprentice dispatch requests, training contributions, and ratios per California Labor Code and project-specific apprenticeship mandates.
- Validate subcontractors have an approved apprenticeship program with certified apprentices registered to the program.
- Perform regular internal audits of payroll records and subcontractor submissions for wage rate accuracy, worker classification, and compliance documentation.
- Accurately report certified payroll to ensure we are complying with local, state and federal laws including non-preforming weeks.
- Conduct subcontractor audits of submitted documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Verify resubmission of restitution documents requiring subcontractors to pay restitution for underpayment of wages.
- Provide regular compliance updates and reports to leadership, summarizing CPR status, apprenticeship utilization, and STW metrics.
Project & Subcontractor Coordination
- Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure timely submission and accuracy of labor compliance data.
- Onboard subcontractors by providing guidance on CPR, apprenticeship, and STW requirements; offer training on systems such as DIR eCPR, LCPtracker, and Surge.
- Serve as the primary contact for government agencies, prime contractors, and auditors regarding compliance matters, audits, or inspections.
- Manage work site preforming weeks using LCP Tracker and internal project tracking spreadsheet to ensure all subcontractors are reporting according.
HR & Administrative Support
- Process payroll, bonuses, fringe benefits, and compensation items as they relate to compliance.
- Update and maintain proper employee wages, personal and payroll information in our HRIS systems and compliance portals.
- Advises HR leadership on a broad range of HR-related federal and state regulatory and compliance matters, including advising of new developments in compliance, identifying areas of risk, and making suggestions for improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree or equivalent education required.
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Human Resources preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in labor compliance for California public works and/or Davis-Bacon projects.
- In-depth knowledge of prevailing wage laws, DAS 140/142, apprenticeship standards, and STW mandates.
- Proficient in platforms such as LCPtracker, DIR eCPR, Surge, Elation, PRISM, and OCIP systems at an administrative level.
- Attention to detail, strong time management, problem-solving and organizational skills required. Additionally, ability to take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred.
We are looking for dedicated, service-oriented professionals who share our mission of developing innovative engineering, software, and management solutions to promote a clean energy future and who are aligned with our core values.
AESC’s CORE VALUES
- Work safely – Help maintain a culture of safety in every situation to ensure all employees make it home safe each night. Your safety, and the safety of those around you, should always be the top priority.
- Act with integrity – Always do what is right for the client, the employee, the company and/or the situation.
- Deliver excellence – Hold yourself to the highest standard. Provide outstanding service with mindful technical work and timely communication that delivers value to our clients.
- Be accountable – Be the person others can rely on and follow through on commitments. Work to solve problems, not avoid them.
- Inspire change – Be bold and be brave. No idea is too small when it improves our services, our teamwork or our company.
- Play as a team – Promote inclusion and respect the knowledge, skills and ideas that each team member brings; our diversity, uniqueness and individual strengths make us a winning team.
- Pursue growth and learning – Take responsibility for charting the course of your own growth and learning, and we will support you.
- Live a balanced life – Working hard and exceeding expectations is a satisfying way to spend your workday but finding fulfillment in your personal life is essential to lasting happiness and success.
We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending plans, paid time off, and reimbursement for travel related expenses.
AESC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
*Salary estimate represents typical salary range for this position. Actual pay offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual pay offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Salary : $69,400 - $82,160