Qcells EPC · 5 days ago
Site Quality Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expQcells USA is a leader in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage solutions. The Site Quality Manager will ensure project quality requirements are met across various disciplines, oversee inspections and quality programs, and collaborate with project teams to implement quality plans.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
The overall objective of this position is to ensure project quality requirements in civil, structural, electrical and any other disciplines of construction required for the site are met
Be a champion of the Company Safety policies and procedures through showing by example
Review and become familiar with the project technical requirements such as the prime contract, EPC contract, applicable codes, standards, and specifications
Overseeing 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 (both Contract Management and self-perform) to ensure that they comply with project requirements
Supervise, train, and schedule Quality Inspectors while ensuring the proper application of standard inspections and testing instructions; Provide coaching on effective communication and engagement techniques with other project team members
Ensure that documentation is being completed, signed off, and compiled as the work progresses so as to support turnover and record retention activities at the project site
Track and monitor inspections and testing activities, report quality metrics to drive continuous improvement; Retrieve, track, and present quality metrics compiled by the department to the Project Management team or the corporate quality manager for weekly or monthly reporting purposes, as required
Occasionally perform inspections, tests, and field audits as needed
Implement our 'Responsibility to Act' policy, by stopping any unsafe behavior, or any activity that appears to be out of compliance with Quality, Empowering all project personnel to act in the same manner
Determine the need for inspection tools and equipment and establishes proper calibration parameters for these items. Support the tools & equipment manager in establishing a measuring equipment and calibration program
Act as liaison between the Company and the Owner regarding quality; Scheduling and coordinating walkdowns and inspection activities with the project team and owner
Track punchlist actions and providing updates to the project team and management as required
Manage nonconformances at the project level and ensuring timely resolution of nonconformance reports
Support the use of Standard Work Instructions; Follow defined instructions and/or participate in the development, or improvement of Work Instruction
Review commissioning and energization plans, and coordinating inspections and tests as required
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gathering pertinent information for analysis towards effective decision making; leading Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 75% as needed
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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