Solar EPC Quality Lead

The Day & Zimmermann Group, Inc.; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

The Day & Zimmermann Group, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the QA program for a large-scale solar EPC project in Union Springs, Alabama.

You will supervise Quality Inspectors, implement the Project Quality Plan, and coordinate QA activities across engineering, procurement, and construction teams. Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years in quality leadership on EPC or heavy industrial projects, with solar EPC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10–15 years of quality-related experience, preferably supporting major EPC, power generation, renewable energy, utility-scale solar, or heavy industrial construction projects.
• Previous experience in a Quality leadership or management role on a large construction or EPC project strongly preferred.
• Utility-scale solar EPC experience preferred.
• Experience with subcontractors, inspection/test plans, audits, NCRs and project turnover documentation.
• Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification preferred or ability to obtain as required.
• OSHA 30-hour certification or ability to obtain as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project's Quality Control program for all phases of solar EPC construction, providing supervision, direction, and oversight to Quality Inspectors and subcontractor QC personnel.
• Implement and maintain the Project Quality Plan ensuring quality requirements and activities are clearly defined, planned, executed, documented, and verified.
• Coordinate quality activities across engineering, procurement, construction, suppliers, subcontractors, and project management.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical scopes, and equipment installation.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers comply with project quality requirements, including inspection/test plans and NCR processes.
• Monitor quality performance, trends, and metrics and address issues affecting safety, schedule, cost, commissioning, or turnover.
• Coordinate quality activities to achieve budgets, schedules, milestones, and priorities.
• Manage quality records and turnover documentation for system completion and acceptance.
• Participate in audits and quality surveillances; perform field inspections as required.
• Lead NCRs disposition and corrective actions; promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality leadership

Analytical thinking

Documentation & reporting

Cross-team coordination

Inspection & testing

Communication skills

Contract/standards knowledge

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Quality Management degree

Job description

The Day & Zimmermann Group, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the QA program for a large-scale solar EPC project in Union Springs, Alabama.

You will supervise Quality Inspectors, implement the Project Quality Plan, and coordinate QA activities across engineering, procurement, and construction teams. Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years in quality leadership on EPC or heavy industrial projects, with solar EPC experience preferred.