COMPANY OVERVIEW
Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.
POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
The PWA Administrator is a boots-on-the-ground resource embedded within the project site, providing hands-on support to both the PWA compliance team and the broader project team. This role is as much about people as it is about paperwork — the PWA Administrator actively engages with project managers, field supervisors, and subcontractors to educate, train, and support compliance with Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) and IRA requirements. This person bridges the field and the compliance team, ensuring all stakeholders understand their responsibilities and have the tools to meet them. Initiative, strong communication, and a collaborative spirit are essential.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for PWA compliance, maintaining a visible and accessible presence throughout the project site
Educate, train, and support the project team — including PMs, superintendents, and field supervisors — on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements
Conduct regular outreach with subcontractors to explain compliance expectations, documentation requirements, and submission processes
Collect, review, organize, and track certified payrolls, apprenticeship records, labor hour data, and related compliance documentation
Proactively identify compliance gaps in the field and escalate concerns to the PWA Program Manager and compliance team
Monitor apprenticeship participation rates and flag potential issues to project leadership in a timely manner
Support onboarding of new subcontractors and trade partners with compliance orientation and documentation setup
Maintain organized compliance files, logs, and tracking tools, ensuring all records are accurate and audit-ready
Support audits, owner requests, internal reviews, corrective actions, and project closeout documentation
Prepare periodic compliance updates and summary reports for the compliance team and project stakeholders
Assist in refining tracking tools, templates, and processes as program requirements evolve
Perform other administrative and coordination duties as needed
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Background in Construction Management, Business Administration, Compliance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Knowledge of IRA prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements strongly preferred
Experience reviewing certified payrolls and labor compliance documentation preferred
Prior onsite construction experience and/or background in training or stakeholder engagement is a strong plus
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; confident and engaging when explaining technical requirements to diverse audiences
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with field crews, project teams, and subcontractors
Comfortable facilitating training conversations, walkthroughs, and informal coaching in a field environment
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and document management systems
Proactive, self-directed, and able to work independently while staying closely aligned with the compliance team
Professional presence, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive compliance matters with discretion
JOB TITLE: PWA ADMINISTRATOR
JOB LOCATION: WILSON, ARKANSAS
CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED
REPORTS TO: PWA PROGRAM MANAGER
Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Background in Construction Management, Business Administration, Compliance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of IRA prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements
- Experience reviewing certified payrolls and labor compliance documentation
- Prior onsite construction experience and/or background in training or stakeholder engagement
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with field crews and subcontractors
- Comfortable facilitating training conversations, walkthroughs, and informal coaching in a field environment
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and document management systems
- Proactive, self-directed, able to work independently while aligned with the compliance team
- Professional presence, sound judgment, and ability to handle sensitive compliance matters with discretion
What We Do
Moss is a national, privately held construction firm that provides design/build, general construction, and construction management services for commercial, residential, and institutional projects, with a strong focus on renewable energy.
