Prevailing Wage Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onScottsdales Dentist, 8440, East McDonald Drive, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85250, United States
About the Role
QE Solar is seeking a Prevailing Wage Manager to own and lead the company's prevailing wage and pay compliance program across all operations. This role functions as the enterprise program owner, responsible for strategy, execution, audit readiness, and cross-functional alignment.
The position is critical to protecting tax credit eligibility, minimizing financial risk, and enabling scalable multi-state operations. You will ensure full compliance with Davis-Bacon and IRA prevailing wage requirements across Direct Generation, Utility Operations, Medium Voltage Services, and Sub-Contractors. As the subject matter expert, you will drive alignment between field execution and regulatory requirements, serving as the primary point of contact for IRS inquiries and Department of Labor audits.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Scottsdales Dentist, 8440, East McDonald Drive, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85250, United States
Scottsdale, Arizona
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOwn and lead the enterprise prevailing wage compliance program end-to-end
- check_circleInterpret and apply Davis-Bacon Act and IRA labor requirements
- check_circleEstablish company-wide standards for wage determinations and labor classifications
- check_circleBuild and implement SOPs for wage determination selection and payroll validation
- check_circleReview certified payroll for internal employees and subcontractors to validate rates
- check_circleDesign and enforce subcontractor compliance requirements and contract language
- check_circleLead internal and external prevailing wage audits and maintain audit-ready documentation
- check_circleDevelop compliance dashboards and serve as primary contact for IRS and DOL inquiries
- check_circleLead cross-functional initiatives across Business Development, Operations, HR, and Finance
- check_circleDevelop and deliver training for Project Managers and field leadership on compliance
- check_circleProvide ongoing guidance on worker classification decisions and scope interpretation
Requirements
- verified5–8+ years of direct Davis-Bacon / IRA prevailing wage experience
- verifiedProven experience owning prevailing wage compliance programs
- verifiedDeep knowledge of certified payroll requirements, multi-state wage determinations, and subcontractor compliance enforcement
- verifiedExperience leading audits and compliance reporting
- verifiedSolar, renewable energy, or infrastructure experience
- verifiedExperience supporting IRA-related and Davis-Bacon projects
Nice to Have
Experience with Tradeseal and/or Rippling. Familiarity with tools such as LCPtracker, eMars, or similar ERP/payroll systems.
Benefits & Perks
check_circle100% paid employee premium on health benefits with low-cost dependent optionscheck_circleHealth, Dental, Vision, FSA, and HSA plan optionscheck_circleWellbeing and Employee Assistance Programscheck_circlePerks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, and ticketscheck_circleFamily Building and Adoption Assistance Programscheck_circleDiscounted Life and Disability Insurance
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