Quality Manager

Quality Manager

Join Our Team as a Quality Manager — Drive Excellence in Solar and BESS Construction! We're looking for a detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Manager to ensure the highest standards of workmanship, compliance, and innovation in our commercial and utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects. In this full-time role, you'll lead inspections, develop best practices, train field teams, and play a key part in delivering top-quality, sustainable energy solutions.

QC Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure detailed inspection checklists (ICLs) and reports are completed, noting any deficiencies in the installation, and verify follow-up inspections confirm corrective work is done
• Communicate quality-related information to the Project team
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions
• Ensure all discrepancies and non-conforming work are photographed and documented
• Review, approve, and submit NCRs, as necessary, with detailed findings and recommendations
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and quality documentation
• Lead and oversee all site inspections within assigned disciplines
• Coordinate inspections with subcontractors and construction teams
• Organize, implement, and maintain the site quality management system
• Collaborate with the Quality Control and Construction teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions
• Communicate inspection results and quality trends to the project team, including site managers, superintendents, and subcontractors
• Evaluate installation and process quality across all DFWs, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes
• Coordinate resolution of discrepancies with construction managers, engineers, subcontractors, and client QC representatives
• Lead or participate in daily PODs and weekly QC meetings

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities, subject to changes as business needs change.

Work Environment:

Job duties may be subject to environmental conditions when working at job site where you may be protected from weather conditions but not necessary from temperature changes. Some activities occur indoors and outdoors.

Positions Type & Expected Hours of Work:

This position is a salaried exempt position, this is a full-time position. Hours often follow those of a typical business work week. However, in this role you may be required to work weekends or after normal business hours as business necessitates.

Travel:

Travel is required. Some overnight travel is expected for this position as well as local day travel.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Gridworks is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a combination of education and equivalent experience
• 5+ years of BESS and/or Solar construction experience, including a background in leadership
• Highly proficient in technical aspects of BESS and Solar utility construction
• Thorough knowledge of BESS and Solar installation methods and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, ASTM)
• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor quality inspectors and field personnel
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including reporting quality metrics and trends to project leadership and clients
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team leader
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Expert understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and QA/QC protocols
• Proficiency in inspection tools, reporting software, and digital documentation
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Procore construction management software
• OSHA 30 required or ability to obtain within 30 days
• ASQ CQM/OE or CQE Certification preferred
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently in field environments
• Ability to manage quality across a fast-paced, multi-site environment