Labor Compliance Project Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

Southern California - Southern California, CA 92131

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Hiring Notice:
Gafcon is seeking qualified Labor Compliance professionals to support both current hiring needs and to build a pipeline of qualified candidates in preparation for anticipated new contracts and project opportunities. Candidates may be considered for immediate or future contingent opportunities based on business and project needs.

Founded in 1987, Gafcon is a family-founded firm delivering complex projects that strengthen and empower communities. We are a project and construction management consulting firm, acting as Owner’s Representatives to guide and advocate for our clients throughout every phase of their projects. We specialize in development and construction management services for both public and private sector clients. With a client-first mindset, we use advanced technologies and proven management practices to ensure transparency, foster confident decision-making, and deliver results aligned with each owner's vision.

Our approach is centered on managing scope, schedule, and budget with precision—ensuring every project stays on track, meets expectations, and maximizes value.

In 2024, our family-owned company joined GISI (Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.), a global network of industry leaders. While our ownership changed, our operating business, leadership, and company culture remained unchanged. What did change was our reach—we’ve expanded our breadth of knowledge and gained access to a wider network of industry partners, strengthening the services and solutions we offer our clients.

Our strength lies in our people. Gafcon is home to a dedicated team of over 130 professionals in program, project, and construction management—individuals who are not only experts in their fields but are also passionate about continuous learning and innovation. We cultivate a collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse ideas, ethical leadership, and shared success.

At Gafcon, one of our core principles is to “create value for our clients, our communities, and for each other.” We’re deeply committed to giving back—whether it’s cleaning beaches, supporting service members, or volunteering at local charities. We work hard, celebrate together, and strive to make a lasting, positive impact in everything we do.

The Labor Relations Project Manager is responsible for managing Labor Compliance Program (“LCP”), Project Labor Agreement (“PLA”) and Skilled and Trained (S&T) projects from pre job activities through completion. In addition, the Labor Relations Project Manager will complete tasks assigned to him/her by the Labor Relations Manager and Vice President of Client Development.

• Review of electronic and hardcopy certified payroll reports for compliance with state and federal prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
• Participate in pre-bid and job start meetings to ensure contractor understanding of LCP and PLA requirements.
• Identification auditing and reporting of potential public works labor compliance violations.
• Manage and interpret the applicable LCP Program Manual and/or Project PLA
• Draft project cost proposals
• Collect, store, and distribute Letters of Assent from each contractor performing work on PLA covered projects.
• Utilize certified payroll data to determine compliance with PLA manpower composition (apprentices, core employees, etc.) on applicable projects.
• Monitor union and contractor compliance with dispatch procedures and use of the Craft Employee Request Form.
• Conduct on-site project investigations including worker interviews and verification of adherence to the PLA core worker and assignment forms.
• Creation of written correspondence using relevant software to notify clients, contracts and subcontractors of labor compliance or PLA deficiencies and corrective action needed.
• Attend and participate in LCP and PLA presentations to the public, contractors, labor organizations, and awarding agencies as requested.
• Practice effective records management…