Qcells EPC ยท 1 day ago
Regional Quality Manager
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expQcells EPC is a leader in solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems projects in North America. The Regional Quality Manager is responsible for managing quality across a portfolio of construction projects, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while leading a team of Site Quality Managers.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Serve as the single point of contact for all regional quality issues, directly supporting the Senior Director of Quality
Manage the Quality program across a portfolio of projects (up to 50 active sites), ensuring compliance with QMS requirements, company standards, and contractual obligations
Provide structured reporting and communicate Quality KPIs at weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual intervals, delivering insights on audit outcomes, staffing, portfolio risks, and overall performance
Oversee, mentor, and support Site Quality Managers
Support recruitment, interviews, and onboarding of quality staff within the region
Lead pre-construction quality planning, including scheduling updates, constructability reviews, and development of site-specific quality deliverables
Review LNTP and EPCA contract documents for assigned projects to identify quality related requirements, ensuring they are incorporated into site-specific plans, ITPs, and compliance reviews
Manage Cost of Quality (COQ) metrics, ensuring prevention, appraisal, and internal failure costs are tracked and communicated
Conduct and oversee regional audits, inspections, and site reviews; ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented and closed
Monitor non-conformance trends across the portfolio and drive root cause analysis and systemic improvements
Develop, review, and approve Site-Specific Quality Management Plans (SSQMPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Verification Checklists
Facilitate training for regional teams, ensuring staff understand and consistently follow QMS processes, Procore workflows, and SharePoint documentation practices
Represent Quality in regional construction and corporate management meetings, ensuring alignment with operational priorities
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, safety, commissioning, and operations teams to embed quality into project execution
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, process discipline, and accountability across the region
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive quality management experience in large-scale construction, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience managing project portfolios or multi-site programs within EPC, utility, or industrial construction
Experience interfacing with project owners, lenders, and external stakeholders on quality matters
Proven ability to author and maintain SOPs, ITPs, Work Instructions, and technical documentation
Strong familiarity with PV solar construction practices, including structural, electrical, and mechanical scopes
Experience with Cost of Quality (COQ) tracking and KPI management/reporting
Proficiency with Procore (Quality & Field Management modules) and SharePoint as primary systems of record; ability to model and enforce disciplined system usage
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Excellent collaboration and communication skills across departments and stakeholders
Experience managing distributed or remote teams
Ability to work remotely with a reliable high-speed internet connection and flexibility to support projects across Eastern through Pacific Time Zones
Must hold and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license and have the ability to safely operate/rent vehicles for business travel without restrictions
Ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle/driving record background check in accordance with company policy
Must be able to pass pre-employment, regular, and random drug and alcohol screenings in compliance with company and customer requirements
Preferred
Experience working within EPC or EPCm construction organizations, particularly on large-scale solar PV or renewable energy projects
Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and/or substation construction projects
Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or related technical discipline
Professional certifications such as: ASQ (CMQ-OE / CCQM / CQE), NABCEP (PVIP, PVSI, PVCMS), PMI (PMP/PgMP/PfMP), Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
Advanced proficiency with Procore, including workflow configuration, data integrations, and system automation
Experience training and mentoring staff in digital systems (Procore, SharePoint, Microsoft Office)
Experience in both subcontractor and self-performing contractor environments
Benefits
Full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits
An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package
Company
Qcells EPC
Qcells EPC provides utility-scale modules, project development, and EPC solutions for solar (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) throughout the United States.
501-1000 employees
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