TEMP_NEO_QA​/QC Site Manager

QA/QC Site Manager

A major regulated utility is constructing a greenfield, simple-cycle combustion turbine facility (two CT units) in Tracy, Minnesota. We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Site Manager to oversee quality assurance and quality control activities for the EPC-executed project, ensuring strict compliance with codes, standards, and the owner's quality requirements. You will act as the on-site quality subject matter expert, working closely with the EPC contractor (including their quality manager) and the owner's inspection team across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Oversight & Compliance
• Serve as the QA/QC Site Manager for a greenfield combustion turbine build (two units, simple cycle).
• Review and validate the EPC quality program, policies, procedures, and quality management system.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), including:
• Identification of hold points and witness points for shop and field activities.
• Ensuring test plans meet project, code, and owner requirements.
• Verify compliance with ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 for power/steam piping and process piping.
• Field Auditing & Inspections
• Conduct field walks and audits to verify that EPC and subcontractors:
• Follow their own QA/QC procedures.
• Adhere to project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes/standards.
• Monitor and review work of civil, mechanical, and other inspectors (owner's team and EPC):
• Confirm proper witnessing and documentation of inspections.
• Provide non-authoritative feedback and coaching where needed.
• Oversee and/or witness:
• Welding activities and code compliance.
• Hydrostatic / pressure tests.
• Rotating equipment installation.
• Piping fabrication and installation quality.
• Documentation & Turnover
• Review turnover/hand-over documentation packages to ensure:
• All required quality records are complete and accurate.
• Traceability and documentation meet project close-out requirements.
• Support resolution of non-conformances and quality issues with EPC and vendors.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC records and reports using Microsoft Office and project systems.
• Stakeholder Interaction & Leadership
• Work closely with:
• EPC Site Quality Manager and construction supervision.
• Owner's Program Manager, Construction Manager, Construction Supervisors, and inspectors.
• Major vendors (e.g., turbine/generator manufacturers and their sub-suppliers).
• Provide subject matter expertise on codes, standards, and drawings.
• Demonstrate non-authoritative leadership—influencing and guiding without direct line management.
• Note:
  
  This role does not include direct people management; it is a technical/functional oversight role.

Required Qualifications

• Experience
• 5–7+ years of relevant experience in construction site QA/QC on large industrial, power generation, or utility projects.
• Demonstrated background in:
• Welding oversight and code compliance.
• Piping fabrication and installation QA/QC (shop and field).
• Witnessing hydro/pressure testing and rotating equipment installation.
• Prior work in roles such as:
• QA/QC Manager, Quality Engineer, Quality Surveillance/Quality Oversight, Quality Representative, or similar.
• Technical Skills
• Strong working knowledge of:
• ASME B31.1 (Power Piping).
• ASME B31.3 (Process Piping).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Able to learn and use owner-specific tools