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Job Description
Role:
QA/QC Manager Employment Type:
Full-Time Location:
Austin, TX (50% travel to project sites)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead and implement quality assurance and quality control systems across utility-scale solar PV and BESS construction projects. This role is responsible for field inspections, QA/QC strategy development, subcontractor oversight, and ensuring all work meets technical specifications, safety standards, and project quality requirements from construction through commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
QA/QC System Development:
Develop, implement, and continuously improve the project QA/QC strategy and quality management systems (QMS)
Quality Planning:
Review and approve Contractor Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and QA/QC checklists
Site Inspections:
Conduct field inspections and milestone walkdowns for PV and BESS construction activities including electrical, civil, and mechanical scopes
Construction Oversight:
Ensure compliance across MV/HV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, inverters, trackers, modules, SCADA systems, and BESS installations
Civil Works Quality:
Review compaction reports, concrete testing, grading, drainage, foundations, and structural work quality
Documentation Control:
Maintain QA/QC records including inspection reports, material submittals, test records, and as-built documentation
Non-Conformance Management:
Identify defects, issue NCRs, and coordinate corrective actions with EPC contractors and site teams
Reporting:
Provide weekly and monthly QA/QC performance reports, risk updates, and issue resolution tracking
Coordination:
Lead QA/QC meetings with EPC contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Compliance:
Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, OSHA, and project-specific quality standards
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of QA/QC experience in utility-scale PV solar and/or BESS energy projects Strong experience in construction QA/QC systems and field inspection processes Experience developing and managing ITPs, PQPs, and QA/QC documentation Hands-on experience with PV modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, PCS, and BESS systems Strong knowledge of civil and electrical construction quality standards Experience with non-conformance reporting (NCRs) and corrective action processes Familiarity with ISO 9001 and OSHA standards Strong documentation, reporting, and MS Office proficiency Ability to travel to project sites (~50%) and work in field environments Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Work Environment:
Field-based role with ~50% travel to project sites Utility-scale renewable energy construction environment Combination of office reporting and on-site inspections Fast-paced, safety- and quality-critical projects
