Section Compliance Coordinator - Oahu

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc., a Kajima company, is a Hawaii-based company with roots dating back to 1902 when Walter Dillingham obtained a contract to dredge a channel into Pearl Harbor. Since that first dredging project, Hawaiian Dredging has evolved into a leader in the construction industry with projects ranging from the building of residential and military housing, major shopping centers, hotels, resorts, condominiums, office buildings and parking structures to highways, military facilities, industrial projects and renovation and repair work in Hawaii.

Hawaiian Dredging has developed some of the finest construction professionals in Hawaii. We strive to recruit and hire the most qualified individuals for our Construction Engineering Program and our projects.

The Section 3 Compliance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring full compliance with HUD Section 3 (24 CFR Part 75), Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and federal labor standards on HUD-funded construction projects. This role coordinates workforce development, tracks labor hours, and ensures that hiring, training, and contracting activities meet required benchmarks for Section 3 workers and businesses.

The position plays a critical role in advancing economic opportunities for low- and very low-income residents in accordance with HUD regulations and project-specific Section 3 plans.

• Implement and monitor compliance with Section 3 requirements, including achieving labor hour benchmarks for Section 3 and Targeted Section 3 workers, while prioritizing hiring of public housing residents, Section 8 participants, Youth Build participants, and other low-income individuals.
• Oversee contractor and subcontractor compliance by ensuring required Section 3 provisions are included in all contracts, verifying documentation of hiring efforts, and monitoring workforce participation across all project phases.
• Prepare and submit monthly and final Section 3 reports, maintain accurate records of labor hours and worker eligibility, and support audits or compliance reviews conducted by HUD or the Public Housing Authority.
• Coordinate workforce development initiatives by partnering with trade schools, Union apprenticeship programs, and community organizations to provide training, certifications, internships, and career pathway opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity requirements by monitoring contractor hiring practices, supporting affirmative action efforts, and enforcing nondiscrimination standards in employment, training, and advancement.
• Support adherence to Davis-Bacon and federal labor standards by reviewing certified payrolls, verifying proper wage classifications and payments, maintaining required documentation, and assisting in resolving wage-related issues.
• Serve as a liaison among HUD, the Public Housing Authority, developers, contractors, and community stakeholders, while maintaining a Section 3 worker registry and supporting outreach through appropriate platforms and programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in HUD programs, compliance, workforce development, or construction administration
• Working knowledge of Section 3 regulations, Davis-Bacon Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements
• Experience with compliance reporting and data tracking

• Experience working with Public Housing Authorities or HUD-funded projects
• Familiarity with apprenticeship and workforce training programs
• Section 3 or compliance-related certifications (preferred but not required)

• Regulatory compliance and attention to detail
• Data tracking and reporting accuracy
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Strong ethical judgment and accountability

• Combination of office and on-site construction environment
• Regular interaction with contractors, Unions, residents, and public agencies

This position complies with all applicable federal laws and regulations. The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring non-discrimination in all employment practices.

All duties must be performed in accordance with HUD Section 3 regulations, federal labor standards (including Davis-Bacon requirements), Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and applicable HUD and Public Housing Authority policies.