Apprenticeship & IRA Compliance Specialist

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The Apprenticeship & IRA Compliance Specialist is responsible for overseeing company-wide compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) apprenticeship and prevailing wage requirements. This role ensures proper documentation, reporting, and coordination between field operations, internal teams, and third-party compliance consultants to maintain eligibility for IRA tax incentives.

This is an onsite position, based out of our Fargo, North Dakota office.

PACK Power was founded in 2023 to meet a growing demand for specialized High Voltage and Medium Voltage expertise within the Renewable, Power Delivery, Utility, and Data Center markets. The company was built by industry veterans, bringing decades of hands‑on experience and a shared vision of partnering with clients to deliver exceptional, successful projects.

Our suite of specialized services spans substations, transmission lines, switchyards, and collection systems, delivering innovative solutions that power the future while prioritizing sustainability and reliability.

At its core, PACK Power is built on people. We operate like a family, with a culture rooted in teamwork, trust, and looking out for one another. Our “us over me” mindset creates a respectful, collaborative, and high-performing environment where individuals can grow and succeed together. Honesty, responsiveness, and clear communication guide on how we work — with each other and with our clients.

Like a pack of wolves, every team member plays a vital role, united by shared purpose as we lead the High Voltage and Medium Voltage industries.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of PACK Power’s Apprenticeship Program, including enrollment, tracking, documentation, and progression.
• Develops, administers, and continuously improves the company’s IRA and apprenticeship programs to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Partner with state and federal apprenticeship agencies to maintain compliance with Department of Labor standards.
• Acts as primary liaison with federal and state agencies, auditors, and third-party consultants.
• Track on‑job training (OJT) hours, classroom instruction, and skill sign‑offs in accordance with registered program requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for apprentices, foremen, and field leaders on program questions, requirements, and advancement steps.
• Develop communication materials, handbooks, and progress reports to keep participants and supervisors informed.
• Work with Field Trainers and Operations leadership to define technical competencies by role and ensure consistent evaluation criteria.
• Monitor internal tracking systems for apprenticeship programs.
• Gather and analyze data to provide recommendations for improving the apprentice‑to‑foreman pipeline.
• Collaborates with operations and HR teams to align apprenticeship participation with business goals, forecasting labor needs and talent pipelines.
• Partner closely with HR, Safety, and Operations to ensure training and compliance align with company policies and project needs.
• Maintain accurate reporting for leadership on apprenticeship status, completions, and workforce readiness.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports weekly and ensure timely submission through the clients required platforms.
• Review labor classifications, fringe benefit allocations, and compliance statements in collaboration with payroll and client requirements.
• Respond to audit inquiries or requests for supporting documentation from the third‑party carrier, clients, or regulatory agencies.
• Review weekly labor hours, ensuring apprenticeship utilization ratios are accurately tracked and reported in compliance with IRA guidelines (e.g., 15% apprentice hours).
• Oversees audits, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements with limited supervision, ensuring timely submission and accuracy of data.

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in construction workforce development, training coordination, or apprenticeship administration.
• Prior experience with apprenticeship programs and/or certified payroll strongly preferred.
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