Apprenticeship Project Manager - Bilingual (Spanish)

Overview:

The Apprenticeship Project Manager will drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop corrective processes while escalating program concerns to the Program Manager. This role supports all apprenticeship program activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with organizational objectives. Responsibilities include conducting audits, monitoring projects for compliance with federal regulations, and assessing risk factors identified during project reviews.

Location: Remote, (Arizona)

Responsibilities:

Program Development and Management:

• Oversee apprenticeship programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop training plans, schedules, and curricula
• Monitor program outcomes to ensure alignment with performance goals and compliance requirements
• Conduct reviews and audits of apprentices nearing probation periods, attendance, performance issues, program cancellations, and RTI/OJL metrics
• Prepare and deliver apprentice onboarding activities, ensuring all apprenticeship agreements are submitted within 45 days of enrollment
• Develop and maintain a talent pipeline for apprentice and journeyworker roles, ensuring a steady flow of qualified candidates
• Manage outreach and retention efforts for inactive apprentices and engage with waitlisted and qualified Journeyworker's
• Build and manage a waitlist of employees ready for immediate placement when positions open
• Stay updated on apprenticeship trends and best practices to implement innovative strategies
• Oversee mentorship assignments, ensuring apprentices receive constructive feedback and skill development opportunities

Compliance and Reporting:

• Review all positions and equipment at each job site to ensure alignment with prevailing wage trade descriptions. Monitor and maintain compliance with conformance requests, and escalate issues as needed for the submission of additional positions or wage adjustments to the Department of Labor
• Ensure all projects maintain compliance with IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) apprenticeship requirements.
• Manage weekly reporting of site hours for IRA compliance
• Audit wages, SDLP, and trade classifications prior to payroll processing
• Identify customer service trends and collaborate with operational teams to address them
• Audit prevailing wage payroll to verify compliance with job classifications and apprenticeship program ratios. Review payroll corrections against certified payroll records to ensure all adjustments have been processed accurately and in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• Experience with compliance programs, registered apprenticeship programs (RAPs) or Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs), and public works or prevailing wage projects is preferred
• Familiarity with OSHA certifications, construction, or renewable energy sectors
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Inflation Reduction Act standards and related apprenticeship requirements
• Experience developing administrative policies and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power BI), with data analysis, modeling, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse internal and external audiences
• Ability to manage confidential information with the highest degree of professionalism
• Tact and judgment in negotiations with individuals at all levels, both within and outside the organization
• Ability to comprehend and communicate complex technical concepts effectively

Salary Range:

The salary for this position is anticipated to range between $56,000 and $84,000 annually, plus eligibility for incentive pay, subject to plan terms.

Pay is based on qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training and other considerations permitted by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits and Well-Being:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://bit.ly/24benefits.

Physical and Work Requirements:

Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and/or hear for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Travel up to 20% of the time.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Recruiter directly, Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com, or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.