Site Quality Controls Manager

Job Description:

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 (e.g., GIS/Field Maps) with training.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with diverse stakeholders (EPC, vendors, internal teams).
• Proven problem‑solving and troubleshooting ability in the field.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and follow‑through.
• Team player with strong non‑authoritative leadership—able to coach and influence without direct authority.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, field‑based construction environment.