Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) Project Manager - Remote

At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care—about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you’ll work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm’s size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you’ll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) team. The PWA team supports clients pursuing enhanced tax credits and deductions under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022.

Our PWA team is part of Moss Adams’ Tax Specialty Group (TSG), a dynamic group of tax professionals who go beyond compliance by delivering deep technical expertise and strategic guidance. This empowers clients to navigate complex challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Within TSG, the Credits and Incentives team partners with a diverse range of companies to identify, quantify, and maximize federal and state credits and incentives. Our work includes conducting tax credit studies, facilitating client meetings, documenting eligibility criteria, and researching and drafting technical memoranda on tax matters.

If you have a passion for energy incentives, labor compliance, or the Inflation Reduction Act, and you’re looking for a role that will challenge you intellectually while offering significant growth opportunities, this position is an excellent fit.

Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead prevailing wage and apprenticeship engagements within the renewable energy sector as the project manager. 
• Facilitate meetings with clients and contractors, train stakeholders on PWA requirements, address process and technical inquiries, and provide hands-on support throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Obtain, organize, and manage documentation obtained from clients and contractors.
• Conduct tax research on Internal Revenue Code sections, tax regulations, and Department of Labor guidelines (including Davis – Bacon Act).
• Utilize interpersonal communication skills to build and manage strong relationships with Moss Adams colleagues and clients.
• Assist 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.
• Draft technical reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Support audit defense efforts with taxing authorities. 
• Mentor and guide staff and senior team members. 
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis in Accounting, Business, Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in tax credits and incentives, tax compliance, or Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship services.
• Advanced degree preferred (e.g. MST, JD, or LL.M) .
• CPA, Enrolled Agent, Professional Engineer or bar membership or equivalent credential strongly preferred. If not certified, must meet educational requirements to obtain license upon hire in state of employment.
• Strong interest or experience in the construction industries, renewable energy industries, and labor compliance, particularly related to PWA requirements.
• Excellent client service skills, both internal and external.
• Advanced data analytical skills. Extensive experience in Excel, including reviewing complex formulas. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Strong research skills, particularly in tax and labor regulations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and simultaneous projects efficiently.
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 10%
  
  

Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@mossadams.com.

Certain jurisdictions in the United States require employers to disclose the pay range in job postings. This is the typical range of pay for the position. Actual compensation may depend on factors such as qualifications, work experience, skills, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, visit our careers page.

Employee Status

Regular