IRA Compliance Specialist

Compliance Specialist- Renewable Energy Projects

Gridworks is seeking a detail-oriented and conscientious Compliance Specialist to support project-level compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act’s labor standards. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to one of the nation’s most important clean energy transformations through compliance leadership. Reporting to the Director of Workforce Compliance, the Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met across a dynamic portfolio of renewable energy projects, working closely with internal teams and subcontractor partners.

About the Company

Founded in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor specializing in utility-scale solar and renewable energy projects throughout the United States. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and operational excellence, Gridworks continues to expand its footprint across the growing clean energy sector, helping power a more sustainable future.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Project-Level IRA Compliance Management

• Collect and verify subcontractor data on workforce participation, hours worked, and labor classifications across assigned projects.
• Monitor wage determinations and verify that all covered workers are paid at or above the required prevailing wage rates.
• Track project-specific compliance with IRA apprenticeship requirements, including percentage thresholds and journeyman-to-apprentice ratios.
• Support the implementation of standardized compliance documentation and protocols across project teams and subcontractors.

Reporting and Data Integrity

• Maintain up-to-date compliance logs and audit-ready documentation for each project.
• Generate internal and client-facing compliance reports as required, using Excel and compliance platforms.
• Assist with internal audits and respond to external data requests by reviewing subcontractor submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Support system integration between compliance tracking, payroll, and project management software to improve data accuracy and workflow efficiency.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Communicate regularly with subcontractors to obtain missing or updated compliance documentation.
• Provide guidance to subcontractors on IRA compliance expectations and documentation formats.
• Coordinate with Gridworks’ project managers, finance team, and legal/compliance departments to ensure consistent data flow and risk mitigation across all assigned projects.

Process Improvement and Support

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of compliance tracking tools and reporting processes.
• Assist with testing and onboarding of new compliance or reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI dashboards, payroll software interfaces).
• Support training efforts to improve subcontractor awareness of prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in a compliance, payroll, project coordination, or related role—ideally in the construction, engineering, or renewable energy sectors.
• Union certified payroll experience preferable 
• Working knowledge of payroll systems, prevailing wage standards, or certified payroll practices strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power Query, pivot tables, formulas, charts); experience with PowerBI or other business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with construction management platforms such as Procore is beneficial.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing large datasets across multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to engage with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain a high degree of accuracy under pressure.