United Contractors (UCON) is looking for an experienced Labor Compliance professional to assist our contractor members with labor compliance as it relates to their Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), Project Labor Agreements, (PLAs) and general public works standards as mandated in the state of California. This role will involve working with contractor members to resolve complex labor compliance issues as well as advising members on best practices.
United Contractors is a powerful, high-impact trade association representing over 800 union-signatory construction and associated firms across California. We exist to empower, advocate for, and support California’s union contractors. We are relentlessly committed to serving the needs of our members, while building the next generation of industry leaders.
Our Vision: To be the most trusted and transformational construction organization in the nation.
Labor Relations is the backbone of United Contractors services and the Labor Compliance Manager will support that primary service.
Our values set us apart and fuel our work as individuals and as a team. We take them seriously. If you share these values, you’ll thrive here.
Authenticity: The courage to be unapologetically different, genuine & bold
Credibility: Unparalleled reliability, trust, and time-tested expertise
Compassion: Motivated by care, intention, and the desire to serve – we go beyond for our members
Integrity: Absolute accountability and transparent decision-making
Drive: We act with grit, urgency, and relentless determination
At UCON, we don’t do politics, egos, BS or bureaucracy.
If the values above feel like a description of who you are, and the mission feels motivating to you, you’ll fit right in and thrive at UCON and in this uniquely important role.
At UCON, your work has meaning; real, measurable, lasting impact. Our team culture is high-performing and high-trust. We invest in people who care deeply, move purposefully, and act boldly in service of others.
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A smart, driven, and (mostly) humble team that respects and supports each other.
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A resultsdriven group of individuals, from top to bottom, that genuinely enjoy their work and each other. We have fun along the way!
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Leadership that’s accessible, human, and genuinely invested in your success.
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Missionaligned, memberfocused work that drives realworld change for our industry and our membership.
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Competitive salary and benefits, a hybrid work environment, and a commitment to professional growth.
United Contractors is seeking a Labor Compliance Manager to work with the team to manage contract administration of the 20+ CBAs UCON manages, assist in negotiations logistics, provide contract interpretation in service to our contractor members, and assist in public works compliance. This role is a key partner to Labor and Member Services Department helping to address the CBA contract interpretation, advocacy, and prevailing wage/public works compliance needs of our members.
In addition to supporting collective bargaining agreement administration and compliance, you will support the department’s member services efforts by helping maintain accurate records, preparing and organizing data, assisting with meeting logistics, and providing direct input and advice to senior LMS leadership.
You will be a go-to resource for day-to-day contract interpretation questions and public works needs, helping members fulfill their CBA obligations as well as ensure compliance with state and federal law.
Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex language in a practical way. This is a growth position that will offer the candidate an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, develop in an expanding organization. Responsibility and opportunity will be abundant.
You will collaborate closely with UCON’s Labor & Member Services team and other internal partners and report directly to the Director of Labor Relations. The right candidate will be driven, committed, and not intimidated by challenges. Every day will offer a new challenge and new opportunity to grow.
This role is NOT just transactional paperwork. The role is a high-trust contract administration and compliance partner who can manage details without losing context, interpret language with sound judgment, and support members and senior staff with organized, accurate, and timely work.
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Administer collective bargaining agreements and support negotiations process
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Provide compliance and contract interpretation of UCON’s 20+ CBAs to membership
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Provide public works and prevailing wage support to members
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Assist LMS leadership in execution of department and organization goals
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Assist in record keeping and project development and execution
The ideal candidate for this role is a detail-oriented, service-minded professional who enjoys owning work end to end and supporting both members and senior staff with accurate, timely, and well thought out advice.
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Have experience working with CBAs and are comfortable maintaining clean, accurate contract records
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Bring strong judgment and curiosity to your daily challenges
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Are highly organized and attentive to detail, and can manage multiple moving pieces at any one time
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Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, and can make complex language practical and actionable
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Are comfortable working with sensitive information and exercising discretion
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Enjoy collaborating across teams and supporting others
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Desire to be a goto expert who can be relied on to advise leadership and clients
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Education: Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience required
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Experience: 3+ years working with collective bargaining agreements or CA prevailing wage/public works
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Strong attention to detail and demonstrated contract administration experience
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Construction industry experience preferred
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HR experience a plus
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You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves and doing the work, especially during busy negotiating cycles.
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You enjoy working with and on behalf of a diverse group of successoriented employers in the construction industry: hardworkers, earlyrisers, entrepreneurs, risktakers, selfmotivated leaders.
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You respect rigor and preparation, but do not get stuck in over analysis.
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You bring confidence without arrogance and structure without rigidity.
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You value authenticity, credibility, compassion, integrity, and drive, and expect the same from the people you work with.
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This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being close to the work—managing details, documentation, and followthrough—rather than operating solely at a highlevel advisory distance.
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You enjoy the people as much as the work
Pay Range: $80,000 - $110,000
UCON values diversity and is looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
Please include with your resume a brief statement of interest. In your statement, tell us why this role and UCON feels like the right fit for you. Include what you see as your unique superpowers that make you a great potential fit for UCON and this important role. it.
United Contractors (UCON) is a dynamic not-for-profit trade association that serves union affiliated civil engineering construction companies throughout California by being an instrumental partner in Labor Relations and collective bargaining, Legislative Advocacy for the industry, and by providing Networking and Professional Development opportunities for our members. We strive to be the absolute best at what we do, in all areas of service and are driven by a desire to meet and exceed our members' expectations. We are relentless in our pursuit of growing and improving, and demonstrate genuine care and compassion for our members and their teams. Our organization offers every member a seat at the table and a voice, no matter how small. Our team is a small but mighty group of passionate individuals driven by the desire to do impactful work to elevate the Association and its members. Much like our membership, no role in UCON is without a voice that is valued.
