Quality Manager – Utility-Scale BESS Construction

360X Staffing; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

360X Staffing is assisting a utility-scale renewable energy project by seeking a Quality Manager reporting to the Construction Site Manager. The role will implement a comprehensive quality program, oversee QC/QA processes, conduct daily inspections, and manage a team of inspectors as needed.

Onsite, the position requires leadership and strong communication to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and safety regulations across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical tasks.

Qualifications

• Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States.
• Proven quality management experience in renewable energy; managing direct reports preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and contract exhibits.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements, drawings, codes, and specifications.
• Oversee quality program for Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical tasks.
• Issue Non-Conformance Reports and track deviations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Provide guidance and training on quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with project teams to implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintain calibration records for tools and equipment.

Skills

Quality management

Construction drawings interpretation

Renewable energy knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to the Construction Site Manager, the Quality Manager will implement an effective quality program for a Utility Scale Renewable Energy project. A successful quality program includes planning, preparation of quality control and assurance processes, conducting daily quality oversight, and inspections. A CEG Quality Manager will be meticulous, have strong leadership and communication skills, technical expertise, analytical thinking abilities, and mathematical and administrative knowledge. May manage a team of Quality Inspectors. The Quality Manager knows the day-to-day project installation tasks and plans for future tasks.

This position will be based Onsite.

Skills/Experience

Planning

• Review and understand the project technical requirements found in the Agreements, IFC drawings, applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Review installation manuals and submittals to understand the installation process for civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical tasks.
• Coordinate pre-construction alignment meetings prior to all new construction activities beginning with contractor.
• Review the EPC Site-Specific Quality Plan.

Inspection Management

• Ensure and understand that site team does not provide direction to the EPC, rather observe, and suggest recommended changes based on the EPC contractual agreement and industry best practices.
• Oversee the Quality program for specific tasks: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical.
• If applicable, manage team performing regular field inspections.
• Implement a quality surveillance program and deficiency notification process.
• Collaborate on the First Build, Golden Row/Golden Tower installation inspections.

Documentation

• Maintain records of any deviations from quality standards.
• Issue Non-Conformance Reports for critical items and potential systemic issues.
• Monitor the Contractors quality inspection checklists submitted.

Compliance

• Ensure installation is in accordance with industry standards, manufacture specifications, applicable code requirements, safety regulations, and that any necessary certifications are obtained.
• Ensure the appropriate tools are utilized by the contractor to conduct the task and tool calibration records are maintained and available upon request.
• Analyze data from inspections and testing to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement corrective actions and process enhancements.

Training and Education

• Provide guidance and training to project teams on quality control procedures and best practices, with a focus on promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure materials and equipment meet quality standard specifications.

Communication

• Explain quality control measures, address concerns, and provide regular updates on project quality performance.
• Provide coaching on effective communication and engagement techniques with other project team members.

Health and Safety

• Ensure all installations comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Work with Site Safety manager to integrate safety protocols into quality control processes, ensuring a safe jobsite.
• Report any unsafe act or activity to the Construction Site Manager and Site Safety Manager.

Qualifications

• Current, legal, and unrestricted ability to work in the United States.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven quality management experience in renewable energy; managing direct reports preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and contract exhibits.
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems and components, installation practices, and quality standards.
• Versed in industry standards, codes, regulations related to utility scale PV, BESS, wind, substation, construction.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify potential quality issues and risks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to quality improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.
• Understand tools and equipment calibration procedures.