Labor Administrator

At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.

Labor Administrator
Summary
The Baker Civil Works Labor Administrator provides administrative support to departments such as Human Resources, Accounting, Warehouse, and Procurement, while also supporting field teams including Foremen, General Foremen, and Superintendents in daily operations. This role focuses on coordinating labor activities, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with workforce planning and compliance processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate, schedule, and track field labor using labor management software.
• Maintain and update field employee certifications in the labor management database.
• Ensure data accuracy between labor management systems and ERP systems.
• Coordinate with local Union representatives regarding job site needs, start times, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining project manpower forecasts (look-aheads).
• Support compliance with Union requirements such as ratios, prevailing wage, and other applicable regulations.
• Receive and process daily labor requests from Foremen and Superintendents, ensuring proper communication with payroll and HR.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to field leadership, including meeting coordination, documentation, and special projects.
• Assist with tracking workforce changes such as status updates and field evaluations.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and applicable pay rates with payroll for field employees.
• Help organize and support Foremen meetings and other team events.
• Maintain accurate project manpower rosters.
• Coordinate job site training needs and track completion.
• Assist with ordering and distributing office equipment and supplies for field teams.
• Coordinate badging requirements and drug testing for field employees.
• Support the Labor Compliance Team to help ensure proper compensation practices.
• Assist in preparing reports for HR leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred.
• 2–3+ years of administrative or coordination experience preferred.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with labor management or workforce systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both office and field personnel.
• Valid California Driver’s License required.

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:
Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.