Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist

Title: Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist

Pay: $25.00-$33.00/hr

Location: Juno Beach, FL

Schedule: Standard Office Hours

Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract

The Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist will support renewable energy projects by ensuring compliance with prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and contractual labor requirements. Responsibilities include reviewing contractor data and certified payroll records, conducting audits, researching discrepancies, and reporting findings to management.

The specialist will identify project-specific requirements, communicate them to responsible parties, maintain compliance dashboards, and serve as the primary point of contact for prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor data related to prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements for completeness and accuracy.
• Compare submitted data against project tax and finance stipulations and applicable contract exhibits.
• Review payroll records to verify correct wage payments, fringe benefit contributions, and fulfillment of contractual labor compliance requirements.
• Gather certified payroll records and supporting documentation, conduct detailed audits, and research discrepancies.
• Prepare compliance status reports, audit findings, deficiency reports, and corrective action notes for management.
• Update dashboards regularly to support compliance reporting.
• Identify project-specific compliance requirements and communicate them to the individuals responsible for meeting them.
• Provide compliance support and serve as the primary point of contact for prevailing wage labor requirements.
• Present findings to senior management and host meetings to discuss compliance status.
• Attend recurring meetings with contractors, subcontractors, and third-party consultants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Experience using LCP Tracker.
• Strong proficiency with technical databases.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in wage compliance or payroll administration.
• Background in prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance, including wage requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Experience reviewing and managing certified payroll records.