Apprenticeship Project Manager

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Apprenticeship Project Manager will implement continuous improvement practices and assist in the development of course correcting processes while escalating programmatic concerns to the Program Manager. They will support all apprenticeship program activities, ensuring regulatory compliance. This person will perform program audits to ensure projects are in alignment with organizational goals and federal regulations, as well as assess risk factors identified during project monitoring.
Position will be based in California or Midwest Region.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for ensuring projects attain & maintain IRA compliance with respect to applicable apprentice requirements

• Oversees site-based team of administrators dedicated to IRA compliance

• Audits & reports projects’ status, including apprentice metrics, ratios, apprentice hours, subcontractors, and more

• Develops processes for auditing, reporting and tracking performance activities for the program

• Ensures requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed and meets the program standards

• Manages the development of the program reports and material

• Monitor apprenticeship programs, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and Local agencies regulations

• Manages third party IRA compliance at the project level, including labor providers, subcontractors & vendors, and more

• Directs PWA (Public Works Administration) service provider at the project level, maintaining constant communication to keep project on pace

• Serves as escalation point for any PWA challenges not able to be remediated on-site

• Controls project budget for IRA compliance

• Maintains appropriate staffing levels, adjusting on-site labor force as appropriate

• Assist with preparation and delivery of apprentice onboarding activities.

• Travel Required to job sites – Regional Travel 50% of the time

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent related work experience

• Must have experience with PLA and CBA

• Experience preferred in compliance programs

• Knowledge or Experience working with Public Works Administration or Prevailing Wage Projects

• Experience with registered Apprenticeship programs

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Demonstrate experience developing administrative policies and procedures

• Knowledge of Inflation Reduction Act Standards

• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex technical explanations

• Demonstrate effective communication and consultation skills across a diverse group both internally and externally

• Demonstrate ability to handle confidential information and material with highest degree of professional responsibility

• Ability to use tact and judgment in negotiating with all levels of individuals within and outside the company

• Proficient computer knowledge (Microsoft Office/monitoring software) with data analysis, modeling and reporting background in Excel and databases

• Proficiency and knowledgeable of office practices, procedures, and equipment

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$102,960.00 - $128,700.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.