Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist (PWACS)

Please Note: No Third-Party or C2C Firms

Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship

We are looking for a Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist (PWACS) on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) You will work to ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for renewable energy projects. This role involves auditing data inputs from contractors, verifying completeness and correctness, creating reports for deficiencies, and presenting findings to upper management. The PWACS will also input data into dashboards and host meetings to discuss compliance status.

This includes reviewing payroll and determining if correct wages are paid, fringe benefits contributions made, and all other aspects of labor compliance have been fulfilled per the client's requirements/contract. Each project will have its own unique requirements, and it will be the responsibility of the PWACA to gather each requirement and relay information to the respective individuals responsible for meeting compliance. The PWACA will be gathering certified payrolls and other related documentation, executing detailed audits, composing reports of findings, performing discrepancy research, providing support, and being the main point of contact for any prevailing wage labor compliance requirements.

Location: Juno Beach, FL 33408

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance activities for assigned renewable energy projects.

• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and third-party compliance

consultants to ensure all compliance requirements are understood and fulfilled.

• Review consultant deliverables, compliance reports, and project documentation for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.

• Monitor project compliance status, milestones, and reporting deadlines, escalating risks and delays as appropriate.

• Track and manage outstanding compliance issues, corrective actions, and documentation requests through resolution.

• Review certified payrolls, apprenticeship records, and supporting

documentation to verify compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

• Validate wage classifications, fringe benefit contributions, apprenticeship utilization, and other labor compliance requirements in accordance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations.

• Compare contractor and consultant submissions against project tax, finance, legal and contractual requirements.

• Compile compliance status reports, executive summaries, and risk assessments for project management and leadership teams.

• Maintain and update compliance dashboards and tracking tools to support project reporting and decision-making.

• Facilitate recurring compliance meetings with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to review project status, deficiencies, corrective actions, and upcoming deliverables.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance matters throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support audits, reviews, and project closeout activities by ensuring required compliance documentation is complete, accurate, and readily available.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist in the development of compliance procedures, guidance, and best practices.

Preferred Background:

• Minimum Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher

• At least 3 years of experience in wage compliance/payroll administration.

• Would need to have experience with Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship compliance or other compliance of wages stipulated in the Inflation Reduction Act requirements as well as experience with certified payroll.

• Experience with the program LCP-Tracker or similar.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Experience managing third-party compliance consultants, auditors, or professional service providers.

• Experience tracking project deliverables and driving issue resolution in deadline-driven environments.

• Experience supporting Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship compliance programs.

• Experience working with engineering, construction, tax, legal, and finance stakeholders on utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Additional Required Skillsets

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with consultants, contractors, and cross- functional stakeholders to achieve compliance objectives.

• Experience identifying compliance risks and implementing corrective action plans.

• Ability to analyze complex requirements and communicate compliance

expectations clearly to diverse audiences.

• Proficiency in compliance tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting systems.

• Strong follow-through and accountability for delivering accurate work products within established deadlines.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $52.00/hr. to $70.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

FL: Job# 21839