LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY – THIS IS A LOS ANGELES BASED POSITION (LENAX does not pay for relocation or travel expenses for interviews). 

Since its inception in 1993, Lenax Construction Services, Inc. (LENAX) has provided quality construction services and project controls to a diverse range of engineering, design, and construction firms.  LENAX services a broad range of markets, including airports, transportation, industrial, correctional, educational, and marine. LENAX is a goal-oriented and customer-driven independent consulting business, aimed at adding value and strength to our clients’ program teams by providing expertise in current pricing  and economic trends, while utilizing the most up to date means and methods in the construction and design industries.

LENAX is looking to fill a Labor Compliance Office position.  The Labor Compliance Officer (LCO) provides senior level management, oversight and assistance to our client's Labor Compliance Department overseeing the daily operations of the Department. The LCO will act as the main interface of the program ensuring good relations with the state agencies, unions, construction associations and stakeholders. 

Job Description:

The LCO duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure compliance of organizational policies and procedures including developing and/or revising policies and procedures, implementing standard operating procedures, and creating training manuals.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of the day-to-day operations of the Department.
• Create and maintain healthy relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and building /construction trade organizations.
• Provide solid operational insight to the Labor Compliance Program (LCP) Department for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Review project audits and submissions and review notices sent to contractors on behalf of the LCP.
• Assist the LCP Attorney in conducting hearings and discovery meetings with contractors in violation. Review cases and assess forfeitures and penalties.
• Attend hearings and legal proceedings as the LCP Department representative.
• Maintain working relationship with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), including the review of all decisions and determinations issued by the DIR.
• Review and keep current with all upcoming and new legislation and analyze their effect on our client's LCP program and projects.
• Conduct labor compliance training classes/seminars for stakeholders, program employees, contractors and the building/construction trades associations.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years experience managing large Public Works Labor Compliance Programs. Must have extensive experience with large program public works prevailing wage enforcement, analysis, auditing, supervisory and administrative skills.
• Must exhibit knowledge of employment practices in the construction industry and demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the California Labor Code and Code of Regulations and Labor Compliance Programs.
• Must possess a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree from a recognized college or university in business or related degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred coursework in business, law, public administration, communication or education
• An MBA from a recognized college or university is preferred.

Salary history and salary expectations must be included. Applicants without a salary expectations and history will not be considered.  A list of previous projects worked on is required as well. 

LENAX employees enjoy a wide range of benefits and a competitive compensation package.  LENAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.