Prevailing Wage Specialist
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
PREVAILING WAGE SPECIALIST
About the job
Company Description
Cal Solar Inc. specializes in the design and construction of solar energy solutions including Solar PV (Electric) Solar Water Heating Battery Storage and EV Charging systems. Serving a range of building types such as multifamily commercial offices schools and low-income housing the company offers comprehensive services that span design engineering installation maintenance and financing. With offices located in Los Angeles San Diego and San Rafael Cal Solar Inc. provides services across the entire state of California. For more information visit or call .
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Prevailing Wage Specialist based in San Diego CA. Responsibilities include managing and ensuring compliance with prevailing wage regulations for projects reviewing and preparing certified payroll reports maintaining accurate documentation and supporting audits or inspections. The specialist will also provide guidance on labor compliance matters and work closely with project managers and financial teams to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to all requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience with prevailing wage regulations certified payroll and labor compliance
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills for maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Proficiency in compliance software payroll systems and reporting tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to interpret and apply federal state and local prevailing wage laws
- Prior experience in the construction or renewable energy industry is a plus
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Ensure compliance with all federal state and local labor laws and regulations.
- Develop implement and enforce labor compliance policies and procedures.
- Monitor changes in labor laws and regulations and communicate impacts to internal stakeholders.
- Manage general contractor and business licensing requirements coordinating with regulatory agencies and resolving compliance issues as needed.
- Collect review and process certified payroll reports verifying the accuracy of hours worked wage rates fringe benefits and classifications.
- Submit certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation to required agencies clients and other stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to prevailing wage laws and requirements on public works and government-funded projects.
- Analyze crew composition and ensure proper craft classifications are reflected in payroll reporting.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate labor reporting and maintain complete and compliant documentation.
- Serve as a liaison with labor unions to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and all related reporting obligations.
- Oversee union trust fund contributions including timely payments recordkeeping reconciliation and audit support.
Educational background and Experience:
3 years of experience of certified payroll & prevailing wage
Experience using Microsoft Excel and other MS office programs
Construction industry experience is a plus
Foundation ERP Software LCP tracker and other portal experience preferred
In- depth knowledge of federal and state labor laws prevailing wage requirements union agreements and trust fund administration
Demonstrated experience managing contractor licensing and regulatory compliance
Hands on experience reviewing submitting and resolving certified payroll and prevailing wage reports
Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams unions and regulatory agencies
High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
Job type: Full Time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Work Location: In person Hybrid
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Cal Solar Inc is a solar energy contractor in California which have been in the business since 2008 and they have been able to install 1 million-plus solar panels all over the United States.