LABOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER-HARBOR

THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A LABOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER-HARBOR

(This is an at-will position)

Salary Range $131,158.14 - $183,620.57

ABOUT US

The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country.

THE TEAM

The Construction Management Division is one of the six  divisions of the Engineering Bureau. It is responsible for managing and delivering the Port’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), ensuring that critical projects—from terminal upgrades and infrastructure improvements to environmental sustainability initiatives—are completed on time and within budget. Within the Construction Management Division, the Administration team manages essential administrative functions during the life of a project from pre-construction to closeout, including procurement and contract administration, operational budget, accounts payable, grant compliance, labor compliance and project labor agreement administration. The Officer will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of the CIP, specifically in ensuring the Port’s compliance with federal and state prevailing wage laws and PLA administration.

THE ROLE

The Construction Management Division is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as Labor Compliance Officer. Under the guidance of the Manager of Labor Compliance Administration, the Officer plays a critical role in ensuring contractor compliance with federal and state prevailing wage laws and apprenticeship requirements on public works projects. The Officer provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Port’s Labor Compliance (LC) and Project Labor Agreement (PLA) team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the team, including planning and execution of policies and programs related to prevailing wage laws and PLA agreements, as well as leading outreach, education, and community engagement initiatives. The Labor Compliance Officer regularly prepares and presents reports, metrics, and high-quality documents to senior leadership and the Board of Harbor Commissioners, while also identifying opportunities for process improvement. A key part of this role involves supervising and mentoring staff, supporting career development, and fostering strong collaboration with internal divisions, contractors, tenants, and external agencies throughout all project phases. The Officer ensures compliance at all levels of the project delivery lifecycle – from the design phase through construction, closeout, and potential audits or regulatory reviews. The Officer also serves as a central point of contact for inquiries and communications related to labor compliance and performs special projects as assigned.


CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION)

To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on Wednesday, June 24 @ 5:00 pm PDT via Microsoft Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087 Phone Conference ID: 483 274 11#  Click here to join the meeting.