Labor Compliance Specialist | Sukut

Who We Are

Sukut Construction is a nationwide heavy civil general contractor with over 55 years of superior performance and industry expertise on residential, public, and commercial projects.

Our commitment to creating excellence in people and projects has earned us over 100 industry awards and recognitions. Our vast array of services allows us to excel at developing and implementing innovative, technologically sound solutions to confront the most challenging land development, natural resource, and environmentally friendly energy issues throughout the United States. From employing a fully GPS-guided company-owned fleet of over 275 pieces of heavy equipment to developing proprietary technology for heavy civil engineering and logistics, Sukut's 55-year track record has elevated its work process to revolutionary and creative practice. This approach makes Sukut time and cost-efficient on every project.

Sukut’s culture of putting its employees first, coupled with an open-door and family-like environment, provides a welcoming atmosphere where every employee is encouraged to learn and grow.

Your Role: Labor Compliance Specialist – Supporting Accuracy, Integrity, and Compliance on Public Works Projects

As a Labor Compliance Specialist at Sukut, you will play a key role in ensuring our projects comply with prevailing wage laws. These regulations apply to projects funded by federal, state, or local governments and are governed by laws such as the Davis-Bacon Act and California Labor Code Sections 1720–1861.

You will manage and monitor certified payroll reports, ensuring that documentation is complete, timely, and in full compliance with legal standards. These reports must detail worker classifications, hours worked, rates of pay (including fringe benefits), deductions, and net pay to demonstrate compliance.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys problem-solving, and values structured processes.

What You’ll Do:

Monitor certified payroll submissions for both self-performed and subcontracted public works projects.
Prepare and review certified payroll reports that document hours worked, worker classifications, wage rates (including fringe), deductions, and net pay.
Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws including the Davis-Bacon Act and California Labor Code requirements.
Maintain required project documentation such as DAS-140, DAS-142, exemption letters, CPRs, fringe benefit statements, statements of compliance/non-performance, and apprenticeship certificates.
Generate, review, and upload XML files using labor compliance platforms such as LCPtracker.
Update and manage internal labor compliance tracking log on a daily basis.
Upload documentation to external systems including Prism Compliance Management and LCPtracker.
Conduct periodic audits and spot checks to confirm accuracy and full compliance.
Monitor incoming labor compliance emails and address urgent inquiries promptly.
Track and collect any missing subcontractor documentation in a timely manner.
Stay current on public works special requirements and assist in training or clarification as needed.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

2–3 years of experience in certified payroll, labor compliance, or a related compliance role.
Hands-on familiarity with certified payroll content, including classifications, hours, wages, fringe benefits, deductions, and reporting requirements.
Working knowledge of prevailing wage laws such as the Davis-Bacon Act and California Labor Code Sections 1720–1861.
Experience with labor compliance systems (e.g., LCPtracker, eMars, Elation)
Familiarity with documentation such as DAS 140/142, DIR registration, wage determinations, and apprenticeship compliance.
Ability to work on-site in our Santa Ana office.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; capable of accurately managing and analyzing detailed data.
Strong organization, accuracy, and deadline management skills.
Effective communication and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and available for full-time hours (Monday–Friday), with overtime as needed.

Nice to Have But Not Necessary

Experience working in the construction industry or with union-related compliance processes.
Familiarity with Viewpoint Vista or similar ERP systems.

Sukut Benefits Overview

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with Sukut paying 100% of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Employer-funded HSA contribution.
Employer-paid life insurance and identity theft plan for employees.
Voluntary supplemental health and welfare plans.
401(k) employer contribution, whether you contribute or not.
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time.
Profit sharing bonus potential.
Employee-owned.

The reasonable compensation range for this position includes a new hire base hourly rate of $27.00 – 36.00 per hour + comprehensive benefits + potential for a discretionary profit-sharing bonus.

Individual pay within this compensation range may span multiple levels within the role and is determined by assessing job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. It also factors in market demands and business needs. The disclosed range may be subject to change or modification based on business needs in the future.

Sukut Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies / Recruiting Firms

Sukut Construction will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Sukut Construction employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Sukut Construction property: Sukut Construction mailing address, fax machine or any email address; Sukut Construction employees; or to Sukut Construction's applicant/candidate database. Sukut Construction will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Sukut Construction will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Sukut Construction’s Human Resources Director or Talent Associate to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Sukut Construction will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Sukut Construction’s Human Resources Director.