Quality Assurance Specialist

Role Type:
Hybrid, with travel to supplier and project sites. Personal vehicle will be driven w/mileage reimbursed. 50% Travel

Per diem will be offered if eligible.

Job Description

To support the project management and quality assurance organization by QA oversight and leading/executing audits across supplier, contractor, and project quality systems. In addition to supporting the group in metrics, tracking, reporting, and other deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance oversight for utility-scale renewable energy and power generation construction projects.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and field assessments of contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor construction activities and perform routine site visits to verify quality and workmanship.
• Review contractor quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), procedures, and project documentation.
• Identify, document, and help resolve quality issues, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
• Evaluate supplier and contractor quality programs for effectiveness and compliance.
• Prepare detailed inspection, audit, and quality assessment reports.
• Partner with project teams to ensure quality requirements are incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee quality activities related to equipment fabrication, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of quality assurance processes, procedures, and reporting.
• Track quality metrics and provide regular project status updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with construction, engineering, and project management teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and to quality expectations.
• Travel to construction sites and supplier facilities to perform audits, inspections, and quality assessments.

Required Experience:

• 15+ years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Construction Management, or related experience.
• Experience supporting large utility, renewable energy, industrial, or power generation construction projects.
• Strong background in supplier quality management, auditing, and contractor oversight.
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and quality management systems.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% to project sites and supplier locations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Procore and SharePoint preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Working experience with Procore.
• Working experience with SharePoint.
• Proficient working experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.