Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist

Attachment Attach Job Title: Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist Job Description: The Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist will work remotely 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 PWACA 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: Remote Hours: 40 hours per week Timezone: EST Travel: 15% Wage: Non-Exempt Key Roles and Responsibilities: Review data inputs from contractors pertaining to prevailing wage and apprenticeship. Compare data against criteria set in project tax and finance stipulations and contract exhibit(s). Verify data for completeness and correctness. Create status reports and corrective action notes for management. Input data into dashboards for compliance reporting on a recurring basis. Review payroll and determine wage accuracy, fringe benefits contributions, and all other aspects of labor compliance have been fulfilled per the client's requirements/contract. Gather certified payrolls and other related documentation, execute detailed audits, compose reports of findings, perform discrepancy research, provide support, and be the main point of contact for any prevailing wage labor compliance requirements. Attend frequent, recurring meetings with contractors, subcontractors and third-party consultants. Minimum Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher. Preferred Background: At least 3 years of experience in wage compliance/payroll administration. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship compliance or other compliance of wages stipulated in the Inflation Reduction Act requirements as well as experience with certified payroll. Required Skillsets: Self-starter with high competence in technical databases. Experience with the program LCP Tracker. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or workstation (typically 6–8 hours per day) Ability to operate standard computer equipment, including keyboard, mouse, and monitor Sufficient manual dexterity to perform data entry and use office equipment Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video conference, and written correspondence Occasional lifting or moving of equipment or materials up to 10–15 lbs (e.g., office supplies, laptop bag) Adequate vision (with or without corrective lenses) to read documents and view screens for extended periods Ability to attend occasional in-person meetings or site visits, which may require travel Ability to work at a computer for extended periods without significant physical discomfort Enable Skills-Based Hiring No Furlough Notification All NextEra Energy Contingent Workforce Program (CWP) assignments are eligible for worker furlough. Typical furlough schedules coincide with select national holidays, but may be subject to change. Suppliers will be notified by the CWP of those workers impacted and the applicable furlough dates prior to each furlough period. Worker Building Location JB - Juno Beach Office - 0000103492 Will driving be required as part of position duties/work? Yes Driving Record Validation For all positions indicating driving requirements, supplier must hold validation of non-restricted current driver''s license and demonstrate the following: no alcohol/drug related driving offenses within the previous five years and/or the license is not currently suspended or restricted related to hours of driving or reason for driving. Additional Job Details (No Value) Will Per Diem and Mob/De-Mob expense types be available for this requisition? No If Per Diem is available, please indicate the maximum amount: na If Nuclear Business Unit: On-Boarding Note Nuclear workers requiring unescorted badge access will follow onsite in-processing procedures. All others will be required to complete Non-Nuclear pre-assignment screenings through their staffing supplier. Please contact CWP with any questions: [email protected] or 561-694-4761. Will the selected worker require unescorted badge access into Nuclear protected areas? No Is NERC CIP unescorted physical or cyber access required for this assignment? No Which NERC access is needed? N/A Is Federal Energy Regulatory Commission access required? No Shift Type Standard Shift (8-5) Hours per Day 8 Hours per Week 40 Total Hours 4,080.00 By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. 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