Prevailing Wage Manager

QE Solar is one of the nation's largest independent solar and BESS operations and maintenance providers, with over 15 years of operating experience. We manage 10 GW of solar and 7.5 GWh of BESS across 44 states, supporting asset owners with multi-hundred MW utility solar projects and large standalone BESS systems. We're pure-play O&M. That focus means our entire organization is built around one thing: keeping solar and storage assets running well. Our technicians carry broad OEM certifications, and our in-house capabilities span MV/HV electrical, vegetation management, engineering, and capital improvements, to streamline asset management for project owners.

QE Solar is seeking a Prevailing Wage Manager to own and lead the company’s prevailing wage and pay compliance program across all operations.

This role functions as the enterprise program owner for prevailing wage compliance, including strategy, execution, audit readiness, and cross-functional alignment.

This individual will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with Davis-Bacon and IRA prevailing wage requirements across:

• Direct Generation (construction, repowering, EPC-adjacent work)

• Utility Operations (repair vs. maintenance classification)

• Medium Voltage Services (skilled electrical work)

• Sub-Contractors

This role is critical to protecting tax credit eligibility, minimizing financial risk, and enabling scalable multi-state operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Ownership & Strategy

• Own and lead QE Solar’s prevailing wage compliance program end-to-end

• Interpret and apply Davis-Bacon Act and IRA labor requirements

• Establish company-wide standards for wage determinations, labor classifications, and covered vs. non-covered work

• Build scalable frameworks for multi-state operations

2. Process & Systems Development

• Build and implement SOPs for wage determination selection, payroll validation workflows, and documentation standards

• Recommend and collaborate with stakeholders on system design and improvements (QEST, Rippling, Tradeseal, or other PW vendors)

3. Certified Payroll Oversight (Hands-On)

• Working with the Payroll and Benefits Manager, own the review of certified payroll for internal employees and subcontractors

• Validate wage rates and fringe benefits, worker classifications, and hours vs. scope alignment

• Resolve discrepancies and enforce corrective actions

4. Subcontractor Compliance & Alignment

• Design and enforce subcontractor compliance requirements including contract language, payroll submission standards, and documentation expectations

• Partner with Procurement and Operations to ensure full alignment and enforcement

• Monitor subcontractor compliance performance across projects

5. Audit, Risk & Compliance Reporting

• Lead internal and external prevailing wage audits

• Maintain audit-ready documentation aligned with IRS and DOL requirements

• Develop and deliver compliance dashboards and risk reporting to leadership

• Act as primary point of contact for IRS inquiries and Department of Labor audits

6. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional initiatives across Business Development, Operations, HR, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and Procurement

• Support externally-facing client relationships as needed

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all prevailing wage matters

• Drive alignment between field execution and regulatory requirements

7. Training & Enablement

• Develop and deliver training for Project Managers, field lead