Quality Control Manager, SDI Services

SDI Quality Control ManagerSOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.The SDI Quality Control Manager leads quality control processes, programs, and activities for assigned utility-scale solar construction projects. This role works with project teams to resolve quality issues, implement project quality plans, and ensure work complies with SDI standards, owner requirements, industry regulations, and customer expectations. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, construction quality knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project leadership, field teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.Position Responsibilities and Duties:Serve as the primary quality resource for SDI project and operations teams to support high-quality project delivery, customer satisfaction, and consistent execution of quality requirements. Serve as a subject matter expert on complex project quality matters.Support with mentoring, coaching, and developing Quality team members.Ensure SDI quality control program(s), processes, and procedures are implemented effectively.Review and approve project specific quality control plans for partners/subcontractors; ensure compliance with SDI, client, and industry requirements.Evaluate quality management plans for compliance with owner contracts and company requirements, monitor implementation and team accountability.Partner with project teams to identify high-risk definable features of work, including pile installation, racking or tracker installation, module installation, electrical interface coordination, material receiving, and turnover requirements, and oversee quality implementation for those scopes.Review submittal documents to ensure compliance with contract documents.Partner with project teams to prepare for and document pre-construction/pre-installation meetings, first-work inspections, and material verifications.Perform inspections and witness tests applicable to assigned scopes of work to determine whether work meets contract documents, approved submittals, project specifications, and quality acceptance criteria.Conduct internal/external quality control assessments and coach teams on quality best practices.Conduct root cause analysis of quality issues, defects, or non-conformances, and partner with project teams to develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.Oversee quality document management including inspection records, performance records, and findings to create reports for leadership and regulatory agencies.Track key quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on quality performance.Facilitate Quality Control trainings and educate teams on quality tools, best practices, and procedures.Attend necessary meetings, share lessons learned, quality updates, and case studies.Participate in conferences and industry-related events to remain up to date with industry regulations and standards. Ensure solar construction operations adhere to all relevant quality guidelines.Other related duties as assignedMinimum Skills or Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, and/or 4-6 years experience in quality control inspection, solar/construction, operations, or relevant field; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience.Understanding and knowledge of solar construction means and methods.Understands specifications and can differentiate between product requirements, submittal criteria, and execution of work identified in each individual specification section.Proven experience as a quality control manager, quality control supervisor, or similar construction quality role, preferably on utility-scale solar, renewable energy, civil, electrical, mechanical, or heavy construction projects.Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, approved submittals, installation tolerances, tape measures, micrometers, and other measurement tools used to verify work quality.Familiarity with financial and project management principlesKnowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulasGood math and IT ability with an analytical mindsetProficient in relevant software (Procore, Excel, Bluebeam, Sunscreen, Outlook, Word)Outstanding communication and negotiation abilitiesThoroughness and reliabilityExcellent organizational skillsApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.Compensation Range: $100,931.00 - $121,118.00Pay Rate Type: SalaryJob Number: J13713If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.