Director, Labor Compliance

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Nexamp
Develops, builds and operates distributed solar and energy storage solutions for consumers, businesses and communities.
Lead labor compliance team, oversee processes, audits, and systems for clean energy projects.
1 months ago ago
$155,000 - $170,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
650 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solar Energy
Renewable Energy
Project Development
Energy Storage
Sustainability
Energy Consulting
Engineering
Design
Sector Specialisms
Solar
Energy Storage
Distributed Solar
Clean Energy
Renewable Energy
Residential
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
labor tracking
platform management
compliance reporting
quality assurance
process improvement
escalation management

Nexamp is looking to hire Director, Labor Compliance, to join it's Clean Energy Deployment Operations team. You will lead a high-performing team of Labor Compliance professionals, ensuring effective programmatic compliance with all federal and local regulations while ensuring process excellence. In this role, you will get to combine strategic problem-solving, process development, and people development to drive efficiency, compliance, and collaboration across Clean Energy Deployment and beyond.

  • Lead labor tracking and reporting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with Federal, State, and program-specific requirements.
  • Maintain open, consistent communication with key stakeholders across the organization and with external partners to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Drive audit readiness by establishing documentation standards, maintaining complete records, and proactively preparing for internal and external audits.
  • Establish clear protocols for escalation, ensuring issues are identified early, communicated effectively, and addressed with the appropriate level of urgency.
  • Identify and resolve process deficiencies while championing system and workflow improvements.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and high performance through coaching, feedback, and team development initiatives.
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless coordination of business functions, removing barriers and aligning priorities across departments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system utilization, reporting, and data accuracy.
  • Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular check-ins, and provide constructive feedback to support career growth.
  • Safeguard the credibility of data used for incentive funding programs, ensuring that submissions meet regulatory requirements and withstand third-party verification.
  • Supervise and mentor Labor Compliance Managers and specialists, fostering growth, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Encourage cross-training within the team to build versatility and resilience across functions.
  • Develop and implement quality assurance measures, KPIs, and standardized workflows to drive operational efficiency and scalability.
  • Manage and optimize project platforms including LCPtracker, Procore, NetSuite, and Salesforce.
  • Establish, refine, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Labor Compliance processes for the team and subcontractors.
  • Address complex, cross-functional challenges with strategic, sustainable solutions.
  • Provide post-construction financial and labor analysis to inform leadership decisions.
  • Oversee the production of external compliance reports for regulators, partners, and program administrators, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Manage external labor compliance consultants, IDOL reporting, and subcontractor AIA processing to maintain data integrity and compliance.
  • Own and manage escalation pathways, serving as the primary point of contact for resolving cross-functional issues, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely resolution of conflicts that impact project execution or compliance.
  • Translate Policy and Legal team guidance into operational workflows, SOPs, and subcontractor requirements, ensuring that regulatory interpretations are consistently applied across projects.
What you bring
leadership
excel
procore
data analysis
regulatory compliance
bachelor's
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to clearly communicate objectives and goals, and the ability to instill ownership and accountability within cross-functional teams and individuals
  • Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
  • Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
  • 5+ years organizing and analyzing data using various enterprise systems
  • Exposure to utilizing administrative permissions of project management platforms (ex. LCPtracker, Procore, etc.)
  • 8+ years of regulatory compliance or construction program management experience (or equivalent), with at least 3 years in the Renewable Energy industry.
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
  • Apply strong business acumen to align Labor Compliance with broader organizational goals.
  • Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience
  • Ability to anticipate the need to modify established processes and tools to proactively improve business efficiency and avoid misalignment of efforts
  • Previous experience engaging and inspiring teams to excel while focusing on the growth and well-being of team members.
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or business administration or equivalent.
Benefits

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $155,000 - $170,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

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Company
Overview
1 GW solar
Community Solar Capacity
The company operates or is constructing over 1 gigawatt of solar and storage projects across the nation.
$520M capital raise
Funding secured
Secured $520 million to accelerate its national project pipeline and partnerships.
80,000 customers
Households served
Serves approximately 80,000 customers across more than 20 markets, providing access to affordable solar energy.
#1 solar company
Industry recognition
Recognized as the top community solar company in the U.S. by Solar Power World in 2023 for installing over 1 GW of capacity.
  • Began with a mission to deliver community solar to everyone.
  • Develops and owns community solar farms, blending clean-energy infrastructure with customer savings and local development.
  • Projects range from small-scale solar farms to utility-scale arrays, offering discounts up to 20% without credit checks or long-term contracts.
  • Vertically integrated model manages development, financing, construction, and customer management in-house.
  • Opened a second headquarters in Chicago in 2024 and plans significant investment in Illinois solar projects.
Culture + Values
  • One party for financing, construction, and customer management.
  • We treat each project like our own, minimizing your risk and exposure.
  • Established partnerships with multiple developers across the United States.
  • A standardized and streamlined project evaluation methodology which allows for rapid and transparent project acquisitions.
  • We develop and purchase clean energy assets at any stage in a project's lifecycle.
  • Help build the future of energy that is clean, simple, and accessible.
  • We expect that all of our suppliers abide by: Employment is voluntary; Child labor is never used; Working conditions are safe; Harsh or inhumane treatment ... is not tolerated; Local laws are followed and enforced; Sound, environmentally conscious manufacturing processes are followed.
Environment + Sustainability
2022
Carbon Neutral Goal
Aiming to achieve carbon neutrality across operations by a specific year.
2030
Supply Chain Neutral
Aiming to make the entire supply chain carbon neutral by a specific year.
49 Farms
Wildlife Habitats
Certifying a significant number of sites as wildlife habitats.
5 GWh
Energy Storage
Developing or constructing a substantial amount of energy storage capacity.
  • Native pollinator vegetation on select sites
  • Sheep grazing to progressively improve the land and lower emissions impact
  • Onshoring supply chain to reduce scope‑3 emissions and leverage IRA domestic content adder
Inclusion & Diversity
  • We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work.
  • Committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination.
  • Encourage ideas and decisions from all people.
  • Equal opportunity employer—no discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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Director, Labor Compliance at Nexamp in Chicago, IL