IRA Specialist Solar
Description
We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.
Summary:
The IRA Specialist – Solar will play a critical role in supporting our project teams, as well as construction support departments, to ensure excellence in all aspects of execution on IRA projects. As a key component of our IRA Compliance Team, this role will act as subject matter Expert for the Solar business division and ensure appropriate and efficient communication, as well as action. This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of IRA compliance at the project level as well as developing and executing an appropriate communication path to Leadership.
Requirements:
- Acts as the single point of contact for Solar IRA projects and effectively works with team members from Legal, Payroll, Apprenticeship, Compliance, and others to ensure communication and resolve any challenges at the project level.
- Coordinates with site teams to ensure proper subcontractor management.
- Monitors Subcontractor certified payroll submissions and apprentice percentage based on their contract.
- Functions as the primary contact for management, project teams, subcontractors, and workforce agencies for IRA apprenticeship and certified payroll questions.
- Creates reports and delivers updates to management on a regular basis.
- Serves as a liaison and provides program recommendations to the solar management team to drive successful compliance within the construction solar business.
- Coordinates with Solar Operations team and workforce planning team to ensure that up to 20% of RES craft register/enroll in apprenticeship programs.
- Ensures that solar projects remain IRA compliant through collaboration with both the project and apprenticeship teams.
- Manages internal Audits and reports on a per-project basis, which includes apprentice metrics, ratios, apprentice hours, subcontractor information, certified payroll submissions and more.
- Supports delivery of documents with clients and compliance requests.
- Attends project specific meetings and communicates out to Solar Leadership as appropriate.
- Assists other IRA Compliance Team members in problem resolution as necessary.
- Stays up to date on industry standards, regulations and compliance requirements.
- Supports multiple project teams through the IRA compliance process.
- Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
- Engages in continuous improvement opportunities and evaluates/implements ways to better communication and company employee retainage.
- Ensures growth and development with RES and its core values.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Oral and written skills to include.
- Clear and concise technical writing.
- Ability to communicate issues internally with reporting manager and team to present possible solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Experience in compliance programs preferred
- Experience working with Public Works Administration or Prevailing Wage Projects preferred
- Experience with registered Apprenticeship programs preferred
- Effective communication skills across a diverse group
- Proficient computer knowledge (Microsoft Office) with data analysis and reporting background in Excel
- Experience working with the Inflation Reduction Act preferred
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction management, business, engineering, or equivalent degree, or military/education/relevant work experience combination required.
- 3+ years' experience in a Compliance Programs required.
- Domestic Travel of 16%-30%; valid Driver’s License required.
Anticipated base salary range: $75,000 - $100,000
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.
RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
- Volunteer and Charity Matching
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
- Wellness Reimbursement
Physical requirements and environment:
The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rarely: Climbing, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.
Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.
Frequently: Sitting and standing are required.
Constantly: Reading, hearing, reaching, vision, and repetitive motion are required.
Rarely exposed to vibrations in the working environment.
Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, and wet climates in the working environment.
We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.
RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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