Quality Manager: Solar & BESS Construction, Travel Ready

Gridworks; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gridworks is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead inspections for commercial and utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects. You will oversee QA programs, develop best practices, and train field teams to ensure workmanship and compliance.

The role requires managing NCRs, coordinating with contractors, maintaining inspection logs, and reporting quality trends to project leadership. Travel to sites is expected, OSHA 30 or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of BESS and/or Solar construction experience with leadership.
• Thorough knowledge of BESS and Solar installation methods and standards (NEC, IEEE, ASTM).
• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor quality inspectors and field personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication; reporting quality metrics and trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all site inspections across disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical).
• Coordinate inspections with subcontractors and construction teams.
• Maintain quality documentation and inspection logs; organize the QMS.
• Manage NCRs and corrective actions; verify follow-up inspections.

Skills

Quality leadership

Inspection

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Procore

Excel

Documentation

OSHA 30

Field training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

ASQ CQM/OE or CQE certification

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gridworks is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead inspections for commercial and utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects. You will oversee QA programs, develop best practices, and train field teams to ensure workmanship and compliance.

The role requires managing NCRs, coordinating with contractors, maintaining inspection logs, and reporting quality trends to project leadership. Travel to sites is expected, OSHA 30 or equivalent certification is preferred.