Quality Control Manager - Houston

Hays Electrical Services•Houston, TX

23d

About The Position

The Quality Control (QC) Manager provides leadership and oversight of quality control activities for an electrical construction project. The role ensures that electrical installations, prefabricated assemblies, testing, and turnover documentation comply with contract requirements, applicable codes and standards, and Hays Electrical Services’ Corporate Quality Management System (CQMS). As the primary onsite quality lead within HES scope, the QC Manager promotes disciplined field execution, inspection compliance, and documentation integrity. The position works with project leadership, field supervision, commissioning teams, and client representatives to support inspection readiness, energization readiness, and successful system turnover, while remaining within HES’ defined scope of work.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in electrical construction, QA/QC, or commissioning support within large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, NEMA, and applicable electrical installation standards.
Experience performing field inspections of electrical systems, including power distribution, grounding and bonding, and critical equipment installations.
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings, one-lines, specifications, and submittals.
Experience managing quality documentation, including inspections, test records, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with field leadership, GC/Owner representatives, and commissioning teams.
High attention to detail and a disciplined approach to inspection, verification, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NETA testing requirements.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, engineering technology, or a related field.
ASQ Quality Technician (CQT) or Quality Inspector (CQI) certification.
NETA Technician Level II or III certification.
NICET certifications.
CQM-C (USACE) or ISO Auditor credentials.

Responsibilities

Implement the Corporate Quality Management System (CQMS) within the project’s electrical scope.
Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and submittals to confirm that field installations align with approved requirements.
Identify quality risks, Definable Features of Work (DFOW), and required inspection points during planning and execution.
Inspect electrical installations, prefabricated assemblies, and equipment for compliance with specifications and workmanship standards.
Enforce installation requirements, including A/B path segregation, grounding and bonding, labeling, and equipment alignment.
Verify that required inspections are completed and documented before work is concealed.
Maintain field presence to identify and correct deficiencies in real time.
Execute Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure hold points, witness points, and inspection milestones are achieved.
Verify completion and documentation of required electrical testing, including insulation resistance, continuity, torque, and grounding tests.
Support commissioning and energization readiness by confirming installations are complete, tested, and compliant.
Participate in system walkdowns, inspections, and readiness reviews with GC, Owner, and commissioning teams.
Identify, document, and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring timely corrective action and closure.
Support root-cause analysis for recurring or critical quality issues.
Maintain complete, accurate, audit-ready quality records, including inspections, test reports, and turnover documentation.
Coordinate with Project Management, Superintendents, Prefabrication, and Commissioning teams to integrate quality into project activities.
Provide routine quality reporting, including inspection status, NCR trends, and commissioning readiness.
Track quality performance metrics, including inspection completion, NCR trends, and rework.
Identify gaps and implement corrective actions to improve field execution and reduce defects.
Ensure activities remain within HES authority, limited to inspection, verification, documentation, and corrective action for electrical scope only.