REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in compliance management or a similar role in the construction industry.
• Solid understanding of Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship requirements, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance, construction, payroll and relevant regulations is required.
• Experience with apprenticeship program compliance, monitoring, and reporting metrics, including apprentice-to-journeyperson ratios, etc.
• Proven experience in directly managing and leading a team, including overseeing performance, providing guidance, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Capable of leading teams to success by fostering a supportive environment, managing performance, and addressing challenges to ensure continuous progress toward objectives.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks while maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines
• Experience with federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance monitoring and reporting
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage effectively in video meetings
• Ability to work independently and remotely, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
• Comfortable interacting with Leadership, including the CEO, managing accounts, and delivering external-facing video presentations
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, supply chain, construction management, legal studies, finance, or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional certifications in compliance (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional – CCEP, Certified Compliance Administrator – CCA) would be advantageous.
• Experience complying with federal or state prevailing wage compliance, project labor agreements and community benefits agreements
• Experience with apprenticeship programs, monitoring and reporting apprentice participation, apprentice-to-journeyperson ratios, etc.
• Experience with using payroll compliance management software or tools such as LCPtracker, Elations, E-Bacon, B2Gnow, PRISM, SkillSmart, etc. is highly desired
• Understanding of certified payroll reporting for federal and/or state prevailing wage
• Experience with payroll software (e.g. ADP, Paychex, Viewpoint, QuickBooks, Foundation software, etc.)
• Skills in oral and written communication necessary to develop presentation material, communicate with Empact clients, and possibly federal, state or local governments
• Background in project management for clean energy projects, construction or construction-related industries
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel
  This position is 100% remote although preference will be given to candidates in the Houston or Denver metropolitan areas.
  Empact Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 7 years of experience in compliance management or a similar role within the construction industry?
• Do you have experience with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance and apprenticeship program requirements (e.g., payroll, reporting, apprentice-to-journeyperson ratios)

Work Location: Remot

ABOUT THE ROLE

Empact Technologies is seeking a qualified Senior Project Compliance Manager (SPCM) to join our fast-growing Compliance Management team in a dynamic startup setting, emphasizing innovation, flexibility, and teamwork.
We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about learning, possess strong interpersonal skills, and are committed to fostering our company’s growth and success. We value individuals who are adaptable and creative that can thrive in this fast-paced environment.
As a Senior Project Compliance Manager, you will work directly with our clients and their project partners (EPCs, contractors, and suppliers) to ensure projects are in compliance with applicable requirements for the Investment Reduction Act (IRA) Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and Production Tax Credits (PTC). This role requires exceptional communication skills, particularly in actively engaging during video meetings. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in participating in video calls, with a preference for maintaining the camera on during client-facing meetings.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR PROJECT COMPLIANCE MANAGER INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Manages a team of direct reports, overseeing their deliverables, including reports, initial project setup, verification of project wage determinations, project statuses, and reviews, etc.
• Provides leadership and support to team members by identifying knowledge gaps and addressing them through targeted training and additional resources as necessary.
• Develops and conducts performance reviews for direct reports, ensuring alignment with team and organizational goals. Identifies areas for improvement and, when necessary, implements disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies to address performance issues.
• Assesses and adjusts the workload for direct reports and their team as necessary, ensuring optimal resource allocation and maintaining a balanced workload to meet project deadlines and organizational objectives.
• Provides mentorship and training to Project Compliance Managers and Project Compliance Specialists, fostering skill development and knowledge enhancement to ensure a well-rounded and high-performing team
• Successfully leads the relationship between Empact, our developers and the project participants (EPCs, contractors, suppliers, etc.)
• Leads projects by working with project EPCs, contractors and subcontractors to confirm payroll and apprenticeship capabilities. Advise of data required, compliance requirements, and provide guidance and assistance.
• Use Empact cloud-based software to capture pre-construction data to proactively track and manage prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance, helping Empact clients prepare projects for success.
• Manage weekly payroll data collection, evaluate projects for prevailing wage & apprenticeship compliance, then work with the contractor to rectify any issues
• Monitor and assess project activities to identify potential compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Work with suppliers to confidentially capture cost data to calculate project domestic content percentages
• Help pre-qualify projects and collect required data and documentation for tax incentive adders such as Energy Community and Low-Income Community
• Provide guidance and training to project staff on compliance-related matters