IRA/PWA Compliance Manager

Samsung C&T America, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

International collaboration

Job summary

Samsung C&T Renewables America seeks an IRA / PWA Compliance Manager in Houston to oversee and enforce compliance with federal tax incentive requirements, focusing on Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship rules, as part of IPP projects.

The role collaborates across engineering, EPC partners, and legal, reviews contracts for PWA language, audits CPRs in LCPtracker, coordinates with the owner's audit consultant, and maintains meticulous records for IRS filings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in labor compliance, construction project controls, or regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record interacting with external auditors or compliance consultants.
• Experience with large-scale energy projects and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Review EPC contracts and subcontractor agreements to ensure PWA language is included.
• Mandate, manage, and audit monthly certified payroll reports (CPRs) in LCPtracker.
• Serve as primary corporate liaison for the owner's third-party audit consultant and coordinate data transfers.
• Coordinate Apprenticeship Programs to meet labor-hour ratios and log Good Faith Efforts in LCPtracker.
• Maintain audit-ready records and reconcile reports for IRS filings.
• Utilize LCPtracker hands-on to manage, review, and approve CPRs on large projects.

Skills

LCPtracker

Labor compliance

Regulatory compliance

Tools

LCPtracker

Job description

Samsung C&T Corporation was founded in 1938 and is the parent company of Samsung Group. It is a Global Business Partner and Lifestyle Innovator pioneering new trends in the construction, trading & investment, fashion and resort industries. Its Trading & Investment Group operates in over 40 countries managing energy projects and industrial commodities (chemicals, steel, materials). It acts as a specialized trader and developer, focusing on renewable energy (solar/wind/ESS), LNG and new business ventures such as data centers.

In the United States, Samsung C&T Renewables has a track record of developing over 38GW of renewable energy projects since 2016. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, it currently manages a 20GW+ PV/BESS pipeline across 24 states, backed by a solid team of 100+ employees across the US and Seoul, South Korea. In addition, it has full development cycle capabilities, including in-house site acquisition, real estate, permitting, interconnection, engineering, pre-construction and much more. In Canada, Samsung has successfully developed, constructed, and continues to manage operation services for a 1.3GW solar+wind energy cluster.

About the Role

The IRA / PWA Compliance Manager will oversee, manage, and enforce compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax incentive requirements, specifically focusing on Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) regulations. As an Independent Power Producer (IPP) actively developing, constructing, and operating utility-scale PV Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), this role is critical to securing and maximizing our federal Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and Production Tax Credits (PTC).

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in federal labor standards (Davis-Bacon Act), corporate compliance, and clean energy tax incentives, working cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) partners, subcontractors, and legal teams.

Contractor & Vendor Management: Review EPC contracts and subcontractor agreements to ensure the inclusion of strict PWA compliance language. Mandate, manage, and audit monthly certified payroll reports (CPRs) submitted by contractors directly into LCPtracker.

Third-Party Consultant Coordination: Serve as the primary corporate liaison and point of contact for the Owner's third-party audit consultant. Facilitate the seamless transfer of data, resolve flagged compliance exceptions, and collaborate on final audit reports to clear project milestones.

Apprenticeship Program Coordination: Verify that contractors engage registered apprenticeship programs (RAPs) to meet mandated labor hour ratios. Track and organize all documentation and "Good Faith Effort" logs within LCPtracker for streamlined third-party verification.

Recordkeeping & Reporting: Maintain a meticulous, audit-ready database of all compliance documentation. Reconcile internal tracking sheets with reports generated by LCPtracker and the third-party auditor to guarantee absolute data integrity for IRS tax filings.

Software Proficiency: Required hands-on experience utilizing LCPtracker for managing, reviewing, and approving certified payroll reports on large-scale construction projects.

Education/Experience

Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in labor compliance, construction project controls, or regulatory compliance within the construction sector. Proven track record of interacting with external auditors or independent compliance consultants is highly preferred.

• Work with a global team delivering innovative, large‑scale energy solutions.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for international collaboration.
• Work with a global organization committed to innovation and sustainability
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and international collaboration opportunities

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, education, and location. Samsung C&T Corporation also offers a comprehensive benefits package, performance‑based incentives, and opportunities for professional development.

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