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