Solar Quality Specialist

Kokosing, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. seeks a Quality Control Specialist to oversee solar installations across multiple projects. The role involves substantial travel between Ohio and Michigan, with a field-office/field-site focus and strict adherence to project plans and safety standards.

You will document QC activities, develop inspection plans, and collaborate with project teams to ensure high-quality delivery. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and 3+ years in QC is required.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings and documents.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people of all knowledge levels.
• Work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Control the quality specified in the project plans and specifications.
• Maintain an effective project quality control system.
• Prepare and submit accurate documentation of all quality control activities.
• Write and submit quality inspection and testing plans.
• Assist with maintaining procedures and protocol that meet industry standards.
• Assist the project team with preparation and submittal of work plans.
• Communicate with the Project Manager, Project Superintendent(s), and other project team members regarding the execution of the work including stopping work if required to ensure that the required quality standards are met.
• Ensure that subcontractors and vendors provide the required quality of work including all required documentation.
• Perform or participate in onsite and offsite quality inspections of all self-perform work, subcontracted work elements, and select fabricators/vendors.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and continuous improvement to industrial and managerial personnel.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety.
• Provide periodic quality reports to management with sufficient detail to describe the overall quality health of the project.
• Recommend opportunities for improvement on a Project and Company wide basis.

Skills

Read blueprints

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Perform quality control duties overseeing construction and maintenance of Solar installations on a wide variety of projects.

This role requires significant travel between Ohio and Michigan, supporting multiple project sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Control the quality specified in the project plans and specifications.
• Maintain an effective project quality control system.
• Prepare and submit accurate documentation of all quality control activities.
• Write and submit quality inspection and testing plans.
• Assist with maintaining procedures and protocol that meet industry standards.
• Assist the project team with preparation and submittal of work plans.
• Communicate with the Project Manager, Project Superintendent(s), and other project team members regarding the execution of the work including stopping work if required to ensure that the required quality standards are met.
• Ensure that subcontractors and vendors provide the required quality of work including all required documentation.
• Perform or participate in onsite and offsite quality inspections of all self-perform work, subcontracted work elements, and select fabricators/vendors.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and continuous improvement to industrial and managerial personnel.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety.
• Provide periodic quality reports to management with sufficient detail to describe the overall quality health of the project.
• Recommend opportunities for improvement on a Project and Company wide basis.

Education and Experience:

• Possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
• 3+ years' experience in a quality control role, electrical, solar installation, or solar/electrical commissioning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings and documents.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people of all knowledge levels.
• Work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Relationships:

Reports to the Quality Manager and closely interacts with all levels of team members within the organization. Develops relationships that foster continuous improvement by listening, learning and leading.

Working Conditions:

25% of duties are performed on computer in a temperature-controlled field office with fluorescent-lighted environment, 75% of duties are performed in the field. Others impose 100% of deadlines. Some lifting between 0-50lbs is required.

Benefits:

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.