Sr. Program Manager, Prevailing Wage

Harris County•Houston, TX

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager-Prevailing Wage is a member of the Worker & Community Protection Program at the Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity. As part of the Business and Worker Services Division, the Worker & Community Protection Programs ensure that contractors getting paid deliver on promises they made on compensating workers, operating a safe working environment, and creating economic opportunity in communities. The Senior Program Manager oversees Project Monitors responsible for enforcing Labor Standards provisions and ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws pursuant to Texas Government Code 2258 and general wage compliance requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree with a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in construction compliance or related contract compliance. OR High school diploma with a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in Prevailing Wage compliance, construction compliance or related contract compliance.
A valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
Ability to receive TWIC Card for Port of Houston Terminal entry.
Ability to gain OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Certification.
Must have a valid Driver’s License (TX upon hire).
Ability to lead and manage a diverse set of activities in support of departmental objectives
Ability to understand the objectives of a strategic plan and align resources to accomplish those objectives
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information at all times
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review
Ability to self-start; assume ownership in setting goals
Requires strong knowledge using various types of office-related and program software such as Microsoft Office, LCP Tracker
Utilize exceptional time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives
Able to interact effectively with a diverse group of employees as part of leading and managing a team in its execution of departmental work plans.
Strong communication skills.
Able to conduct presentations in front of large crowds.
Read/comprehend written materials, write/record legible notes and correctly complete required forms.
Knowledge of prevailing wage program and procedures.
Develops and updates Standard Operating Procedures under Texas Government Code 2258 for Prevailing Wage.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a minimum of three (3) years of experience in supervising staff.
Knowledge of LCP Tracker or other Labor Compliance Payroll software preferred
Bilingual, English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Performs administrative duties in reviewing and investigating compliance with Labor Standards provisions
Reviews interlocal agreements and MOUs, and provides training to team members
Oversees timely Reviews of Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) to ensure payment of prevailing wage rates
Review and approve construction project(s) pay estimates if needed
Conducts and oversees Project Monitors’ on-site observations and on-site interviews with construction workers (i.e., laborers/mechanics) to ensure Key Performance Indicators and compliance with Labor Standards Provisions during all construction phases.
Ensures that standard Interview Reports are uploaded within the Standard Operating Procedures
Research, analyzes, summarizes, and prepares all required reports including multiple Departments, develops procedures, and ensures compliance by prevailing wage team.
Resolves discrepancy issues, investigates, documents, tracks employee complaints, and provides and prepares findings with recommended solutions.
Provides non-payment claim support if applicable
Provides timely technical assistance to contractors, department clients, and internal departmental staff
Monitors team’s performance and time allocation regularly.
Trains staff and provide bi-annual updates for Standard Operating Procedures
Conducts or coordinates annual Prevailing Wage Training for Contractors and Client Department
Attends or oversees attendance of monitors at pre-bid, pre-construction construction conferences to discuss and inform contractors and other applicable parties about local and state regulations involved in Harris County funded construction projects.
Assigns and tracks project assignments to designated monitors in advance of pre-bid activities through closeout.
Ensures records in LCPTracker are accurate for prevailing wage team.
Works across County with peers in other departments/groups to ensure collaboration for shared goals.
Oversees staff performing prevailing wage monitoring for Harris County funded projects and oversee the work of project consultants as applicable.
Serve as Labor Standards and Contractor Safety Officer, overseeing contractor/subcontractor compliance with prevailing wage rates, and other requirements specified by the State of Texas under the prevailing wage laws and other local and state programs as it relates to assigned projects.
Reviews and maintains proper contract documentation ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local policies and requirements.
Research, analyzes, summarizes, and recommends actions for contract compliance. Prepare all required labor reports.
Provides timely technical assistance to staff supervised, contractors, clients, and other internal departmental staff. Responsible for managing staff, conducts recruiting/interviews, develops and delivers Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and trains employees.