Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship Compliance Manager

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About the role

  • Compliance manager for Nordex, a global onshore wind-turbine manufacturer. Enforcing prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements across renewable-energy projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Nordex’s compliance efforts related to prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards across onshore wind projects
  • Ensure alignment with the Inflation Reduction Act, state regulations, and client contract requirements
  • Shape and enforce contractual commitments and ensure project execution meets labor-standard obligations
  • Oversee labor contractors and monitor wage compliance throughout qualified projects
  • Identify appropriate prevailing wages for each job role under federally mandated standards
  • Monitor labor contractors and facilitate accurate wage payments
  • Audit contractor payroll data submitted to the PWA Agent
  • Ensure projects fulfill apprenticeship participation and minimum-hour thresholds required by the IRA
  • Track contractor and subcontractor adherence to apprenticeship labor ratios
  • Collaborate with contractors and apprenticeship providers to resolve compliance gaps
  • Collect, analyze, and manage prevailing-wage and apprenticeship compliance data
  • Prepare and submit compliance reports to internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain records for future audits and compliance inspections
  • Collect, review, and retain subcontractor compliance documentation
  • Partner with project managers, contractors, legal advisors, business stakeholders, and People & Culture on compliance requirements and job classifications
  • Act as liaison between Nordex, PWA Agents, and labor providers
  • Provide contractors with training and resources on wage and apprenticeship compliance
  • Liaise with sales during early project development to support IRA-qualified proposal cost projections
  • Serve as contact with regulatory bodies and legal counsel to address compliance issues and inquiries
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Project Management, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in labor compliance, prevailing wage enforcement, or apprenticeship program management
  • Strong knowledge of prevailing wage laws and standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act and Inflation Reduction Act provisions
  • In-depth understanding of the Davis-Bacon Act, IRA regulations, and other pertinent labor laws
  • Familiarity with prevailing wage administration and compliance measures
  • Proven ability to analyze complex regulations and develop effective, actionable compliance strategies
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal capabilities
  • Proficiency in data management tools and reporting software
  • Background in the renewable energy or construction sectors is a significant advantage
  • Understanding of labor union practices and apprenticeship standards
  • PMP certification is a plus
  • Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements
  • Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship
  • Ability to obtain a passport to travel to the US for orientation and training
  • Fluency in English and French is mandatory; Spanish and/or German is a plus
  • Full valid driver's license and insurability under the company auto insurance policy
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
  • Commitment to safety protocols, procedures, regulations, and company policies
  • Ability to use required safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats
  • Fluent English comprehension and communication for safety and job-related information

Benefits

  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life
  • Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
  • Optional AD&D
  • Weekly Indemnity
  • Long Term Disability
  • Extended Health Care
  • Dental Care
  • RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute
  • Up to a 15% bonus

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

CA$150,000 - CA$170,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

PMP

Location requirements

OnsiteMontrealCanada

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