QC Manager

About the Organization

This organization delivers high-quality construction materials alongside comprehensive design, engineering, and construction services through a group of affiliated companies. Their expertise spans a wide range of infrastructure projects, including bridge construction, shoreline stabilization, structural rehabilitation, and site engineering for energy developments such as solar installations. With a strong emphasis on safety, integrity, and professional excellence, the team operates across multiple commercial and industrial projects throughout the Midwestern United States.

The role focuses on ensuring project quality and compliance throughout all phases of construction and commissioning.

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance a company-wide Quality Management System covering all phases of project delivery.
• Ensure adherence to applicable industry standards and regulations, including NEC, NESC, IEEE, UL, ASTM, local utility requirements, Authority Having Jurisdiction standards, and contractual obligations.
• Establish and manage Inspection and Test Plans to support construction, pre-commissioning, and project turnover activities.
• Conduct and oversee inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, including foundations, mounting systems, modules, DC collection systems, inverters, transformers, and medium-voltage systems.
• Identify, document, and track nonconformances; ensure timely resolution and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform system walkdowns and confirm mechanical completion prior to commissioning and energization.
• Lead the development, tracking, and closeout of punch lists to achieve substantial and final completion milestones.

• Perform routine field inspections and audits to ensure consistent quality standards are maintained.
• Review installation practices to confirm alignment with approved drawings, specifications, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with construction leadership to identify risks and prevent rework.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned and quality data analysis.

• Assist commissioning efforts with emphasis on quality verification, system readiness, and documentation completeness.
• Develop and review commissioning plans, energization procedures, and testing protocols for compliance.
• Support testing activities across DC and AC systems, including SCADA validation, protection and control systems, and turnover readiness.
• Coordinate with third-party testing providers for substation commissioning, energization, and metering verification.
• Provide technical assistance in troubleshooting issues related to:
  • High-voltage DC systems (up to 2,000 VDC)
  • AC systems (480V-34.5kV)
  • Inverters, transformers, and medium-voltage infrastructure
  • Protection and control systems, SCADA/DAS, PLCs, relays, and building management systems
• Ensure that all commissioning documentation meets contractual, regulatory, and owner requirements.

• Manage all quality and commissioning documentation, including inspection logs, test reports, as-built drawings, and operations and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure documentation supports substantial completion, final completion, and owner acceptance milestones.
• Maintain well-organized and traceable project records throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide guidance and oversight to quality personnel and field inspectors.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning teams, safety personnel, project management, equipment manufacturers, utilities, and external partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality matters in meetings with clients, engineers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Promote alignment between quality and commissioning teams to ensure efficient project turnover and energization.

• Enforce all site safety protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and accountability.
• Collaborate with safety personnel to ensure safe execution of all activities.
• Perform only those tasks for which the individual is properly trained and qualified, including switching and clearance activities when required.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction quality, commissioning, or similar field roles.
• Proven experience implementing quality systems on solar or renewable energy projects (community or utility-scale).
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and electrical systems related to solar construction.

• Experience on large-scale solar projects (50 MW or greater).
• Hands‑on…