Onsite PWA Site Administrator (Saginaw County, MI)

Position Overview

The Onsite PWA Site Administrator is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements on federally and/or state funded construction projects. This role provides hands-on, onsite oversight of certified payroll, workforce classifications, apprenticeship ratios, and labor compliance documentation.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, knowledgeable in prevailing wage regulations, and comfortable working directly with subcontractors and project leadership in a fast-paced construction environment.

Prevailing Wage & Compliance Oversight

·         Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, IRA labor provisions, and/or applicable state prevailing wage laws

·         Verify proper worker classifications based on actual duties performed onsite

·         Monitor apprentice-to-journeyman ratios and confirm registered apprenticeship participation

·         Confirm required wage determinations and labor postings are displayed onsite

·         Conduct labor interviews/audits as required

Workforce Tracking & Documentation

·         Maintain daily onsite workforce logs by classification

·         Cross-reference onsite labor with submitted payroll reports

·         Maintain organized compliance files including:

·         CPRs and Statements of Compliance

·         Apprenticeship agreements

·         Fringe benefit documentation

·         Correction and back wage records

Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the onsite point of contact for labor compliance matters
  
• Coordinate with subcontractors, general contractors, and compliance leadership
  
• Report on compliance with risks and issues to project management
  
• Support internal and external audits (Owner, GC, DOL, third-party auditors)
  

Additional Responsibilities

·         Assist with onboarding new subcontractors for compliance readiness

·         Participate in project meetings to provide compliance updates

·         Utilize compliance tracking systems (e.g., ProScore, or similar platforms)

Qualifications

·         Knowledge of Davis-Bacon, IRA labor provisions, or state PWA requirements

·         Experience reviewing Certified Payroll Reports

·         Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and compliance tracking systems

·         Excellent communication and organizational skills

·         Ability to work independently in a field-based environment

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience in large-scale energy or infrastructure projects

·         Familiarity with apprenticeship standards and ratio monitoring

·         Audit or compliance background