Remote Site Quality Manager – Solar EPC (90% Travel)

Qcells USA Corp.; Ankeny (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA) is seeking a Site Quality Manager to oversee quality across civil, structural, electrical disciplines on US projects. The role is remote/project-based with a hybrid schedule, reporting to the Regional Quality Manager.

You will travel up to 90% and support the SQP, inspect programs, coordinate with Project Management, and lead Quality Inspectors while ensuring compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Quality Management with managing quality inspectors, construction coordinators, technicians, or similar.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and contract exhibits
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform at a high level while deployed to remote project locations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.
• Ability to influence people to adhere to company policies, procedures, and instructions
• Ability to develop and interpret reports related to quality outcomes
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience building relationships
• Travel: up to 90% as needed

Responsibilities

• Ensure project quality requirements in civil, structural, electrical and any other disciplines of construction required for the site are met.
• Oversee all aspects of required project inspections including planning, auditing, scheduling, training, coaching, close-outs, and lessons learned.
• Review and approve contractor quality programs and inspection and test plans submitted per contract requirements; identify appropriate hold or witness points on inspection and test plans
• Collaborate with the Corporate Quality Manager, as well as the Project Management Team, to develop and implement the site quality plan (SQP)
• Acting as the on-site lead for the management of the SQP
• Assist, as directed by the Project Manager or supervisor to review and assess the construction quality activities to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Supervise, train, and schedule Quality Inspectors while ensuring proper application of standard inspections and testing instructions
• Ensure documentation is completed, signed off, and compiled to support turnover and record retention
• Track and report quality metrics to drive continuous improvement; present metrics weekly or monthly
• Occasionally perform inspections, tests, and field audits as needed
• Implement our “Responsibility to Act” policy, stopping unsafe behavior and ensuring compliance
• Determine the need for inspection tools and calibration programs
• Act as liaison between the Company and the Owner regarding quality; coordinate walk downs and inspections
• Track punch list actions and provide updates to the project team
• Manage nonconformances and ensure timely resolution
• Support the use of Standard Work Instructions; participate in development/improvement of Work Instructions
• Review commissioning and energization plans and coordinate inspections and tests
• Identify and resolve problems; lead Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality management

Construction coordination

Reading drawings

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA) is seeking a Site Quality Manager to oversee quality across civil, structural, electrical disciplines on US projects. The role is remote/project-based with a hybrid schedule, reporting to the Regional Quality Manager.

You will travel up to 90% and support the SQP, inspect programs, coordinate with Project Management, and lead Quality Inspectors while ensuring compliance and safety.