Planner I - Housing / Municipal (Finance)

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a global leader in Engineering, Planning, and Architecture. Our professionals are dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world's infrastructure and environmental challenges. Supported by more than 6,000 employees in 90 offices worldwide, we provide a full continuum of specialized consulting services to public and private clients.

MICHAEL BAKER PLANNING PRACTICE

We visualize, create, integrate, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities and institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

The Labor Compliance Specialist is responsible for providing overall support to the Labor Compliance team. The Specialist will also monitor compliance requirements of public works projects, including logging, reviewing, and reporting duties of State, local, and federally funded projects. Have a good understanding of HUD- Davis Beacon, Sec. 3. and CDBG programs.

• Reviews and verifies certified payroll records, benefit statements, employer training contributions, and apprenticeship paperwork to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations
• Issues requests for missing and revised documentation, and corresponds with the applicable contractor's staff to ensure compliance
• Completes audits and calculates underpayments. Written finds are then forwarded to the Department Manager (DM) and Labor Compliance Officer (LCO) for review/approval before sending to applicable contractor and project owner
• Investigates complaints of noncompliance with prevailing wage payments, benefit payments, and apprenticeship violations, takes written or recorded statements, and submits to DM and LCO for review
• Work with LCP Tracker and DIR website software to review and confirm certified payroll and payroll documents are submitted timely and correctly
• Data entry to track certified payroll information and applicable project contractual goals such as craft hours, trade/classification, local hours, and targeted/transitional worker hours
• Monitor and report contractor-specific and project-wide Section 3 requirements and goals
• Maintain electronic and physical files for each project
• Assist the team in preparing monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and/or annual reports to public agencies, federal and state government entities
• Conduct onsite craftworker interviews and reconcile interview forms with applicable payrolls
• Complete special projects as directed by the Labor Compliance team or Department Manager
• Ideal candidates are individuals who are also available to commute to various projects located in the City of Long Beach and LA Surrounding areas to attend various client meetings and site interviews

MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position $ $49,732.80 - $73,091.20 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified, and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The Labor Compliance Specialist is responsible for providing overall support to the Labor Compliance team. The Specialist will also monitor compliance requirements of public works projects, including logging, reviewing, and reporting duties of State, local, and federally funded projects. Have a good understanding of HUD- Davis Beacon, Sec. 3. and CDBG programs.