Operations Apprenticeship Coordinator

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented PWA Program Specialist / Operations Specialist and internal program administrator to oversee and manage projects related to Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship contractual compliance. This role will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with our PWA obligations, supporting project execution, and maintaining accurate documentation across all PWA-related activities. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, a solid understanding of Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship labor compliance requirements, and experience working with apprenticeship programs, wage determinations, certified payroll, and related reporting processes. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate all PWA-related initiatives, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance matters. Ensure projects comply with contract requirements in line with applicable federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements. Support apprenticeship program administration, including apprentice ratio tracking, onboarding coordination, documentation, and reporting. Work closely with internal teams, subcontractors, payroll, HR, legal, and project management teams to ensure contract requirements are met. Review and maintain project documentation, wage records, apprenticeship records, certifications, and compliance reports. Monitor project status, identify risks or compliance gaps, and implement corrective actions in a timely manner. Assist with certified payroll review, wage classification validation, and required reporting submissions. Track regulatory updates and industry best practices related to prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance. Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, tracking tools, and compliance workflows. Support audits, internal reviews, and responses to client or government requests as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Project Management, Legal Studies, Construction Management, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in project coordination, compliance, labor relations, payroll, HR, or construction administration. Experience with prevailing wage compliance, apprenticeship programs, certified payroll, or government-funded projects. Strong understanding of documentation management and compliance tracking processes. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams experience. Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and project tracking tools. Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications Experience with public works, construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, or other regulated project environments. Familiarity with wage determinations, Davis-Bacon Act requirements, state prevailing wage laws, or apprenticeship ratio requirements. Experience supporting audits or compliance reviews. Knowledge of certified payroll systems and reporting platforms. Ability to interpret compliance guidelines and translate them into operational processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr LER TechForce