III - Solar Construction Quality Assurance (Richmond, VA)

Dominion Energy•Richmond, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dominion Energy is seeking a Project Manager to support the Solar Project Construction group. This role will focus on overseeing specific contractor Quality Assurance/Quality Control activities during the construction of new solar projects to ensure adherence to the quality program. The Solar Project Construction group manages solar projects from 1MW to 150+MW through EPC contracts and is organized into Development, Diligence, Pre-Construction, Execution, and Close-Out teams. This position is crucial for ensuring the quality and compliance of solar projects.

Requirements

Experience with infrared scanning and similar inspection method processes, equipment, reporting, and analysis.
5+ years of experience in managing complex and high-impact projects in the same or related domain and delivering value to the organization and stakeholders.
Familiarity with FLIR equipment and software.
Detailed technical knowledge of renewable power generation, large power plant systems/equipment/operations, DC power distribution systems and/or complex construction projects.
Technical skills, including the ability to read and prepare technical specifications and electrical drawings.
Strong understanding of thermography principles.
Strong communication and integration skills.
Ability to build relationships and provide leadership in a team environment.
Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
Valid driver’s license in order to operate a company vehicle.
Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office products, SAP products, Adobe products, Bluebeam, scheduling software.

Nice To Haves

Level II thermography is preferred.
EIT, PE, PMP, PMI-CP

Responsibilities

Supporting the solar project management team by observing specific quality inspections performed by the contractor’s quality personnel.
Managing an Owner’s Non-Conformance Report (NCR) log and associated Corrective Actions.
Managing an Owner’s Quality matrix rating contractor’s quality program.
Coordination with internal stakeholders including Site Owner’s Representatives, Operations, PV Engineering SMEs, Environmental, and Safety.
Coordination with external stakeholders, including counterparts in the EPC’s organization, component manufactures and Owners Engineers.
Participation in status update meetings with EPC contractors and DE site teams.
Overseeing and monitoring specific construction progress, ensuring compliance with EPC contract, OEM requirements, and Codes / Standards.
Overseeing specific plant commissioning processes and participating in turnover walkdowns with Solar Operations.
Reviewing third party quality reports to monitor EPC performance and providing recommendations to the DE site teams.
Performing other duties as assigned.