Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship Project Manager

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm, offering clients a coast-to-coast and global advantage in major U.S. regions and key international financial centers. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP provides attestation services to its clients, while Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities offer tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

About the role

This role is part of the Development Advisory (DA) team, focusing on Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship compliance for projects seeking Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) credits. The position involves managing compliance efforts, facilitating stakeholder meetings, training, responding to questions, and providing direct assistance. It also includes advising clients on meeting specific requirements related to prevailing wage and apprenticeship throughout the construction process, building strong relationships, and supporting project staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance efforts for projects seeking IRA credits.
• Facilitate client and contractor meetings, train stakeholders to utilize our compliance program, respond to questions, and direct to appropriate team members.
• Provide direct assistance to project stakeholders.
• Advise internal and external clients on meeting specific requirements related to prevailing wage and apprenticeship throughout the construction process.
• Utilize interpersonal communication skills to build and manage strong relationships with Baker Tilly colleagues and clients.
• Aid team leaders by documenting and analyzing processes, internal controls, and workflow to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support project staff in day-to-day service delivery.
• Learn and grow from direct on-the-job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firmwide learning and development programs.
• Enjoy friendships, social activities, and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.

Requirements

• 4-year degree
• 5 years professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, supply chain, engineering, or construction management
• At least one (1) year as a project manager
• Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills (Word, Excel)
• Experience with construction industry or labor compliance

Skills

• Exceptional client service
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to see the "big picture" and details
• Appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment
• Sense of urgency and commitment to quality and timely completion

Benefits

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees, including a US National pay rate range of $59,400-$236,800.