Quality Manager

Applied High Voltage, LLC•Hillsdale, IN

33d

About The Position

CoVolt Power is a utility-scale EPC company specializing in solar, battery energy storage, and high-voltage infrastructure. The Quality Manager leads the project quality program for construction activities, including roads, foundations, high-voltage electrical works, substations, and solar arrays. The role manages QA/QC personnel and ensures project work and corrective actions comply with company policies, procedures, project requirements, and contract requirements. The position reports to the Director of Quality and supervises QA/QC Inspectors, working closely with project engineering and management, superintendents, owners, and engineers. The Quality Manager coordinates quality activities across project execution, develops and maintains the project quality plan and records, investigates non-conformance issues, and oversees inspections, audits, surveillance, and testing. The role also mentors inspectors, provides quality training to project personnel and subcontractors, and supports project administration to help ensure construction aligns with design, budget, and schedule. The manager represents the company professionally, promotes its policies and project goals, and resolves issues through direct communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related area.
At least 2 years of construction QA/QC experience on large commercial, multi-disciplined, industrial, utility, civil, highway/road, high-voltage electrical, solar, or wind energy projects.
Knowledge of technical and quality management aspects of project construction activities.
Knowledge of public and construction safety and security issues and regulations.
Excellent mathematical skills, including applying mathematics to problem-solving.
Ability to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specifications for civil and electrical work.
Ability to lead and coordinate own and others’ actions, manage time, and manage personnel resources.
Ability to work independently and efficiently under limited supervision.
Ability to identify when something is wrong and revise or adapt as necessary.
Strong coordination, time-management, active-listening, oral and written communication, critical-thinking, and reasoning skills.
Self-motivated and able to learn quickly and independently.
Computer literacy and proficiency with MS Project and MS Office.
OSHA 10-hour minimum, First Aid, CPR, and SWPPP Training.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing, organizing, directing, and leading construction QA/QC.
Experience in SWPPP and erosion control.
External or internal auditing experience and working knowledge of ISO Quality standards.
ASQ or other quality certification.

Responsibilities

Manage the project team assessing work quality, tracking corrective actions, and ensuring completion in accordance with company Quality Policies and Procedures.
Champion quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the project.
Manage quality personnel performing audits, inspections, surveillance, and testing under the project quality program.
Manage the project quality program for construction of roads, foundations, high-voltage electrical works, substations, and solar arrays.
Plan, lead, and coordinate quality activities associated with overall project execution.
Investigate non-conformance issues and implement corrective measures.
Review and maintain project quality records; oversee and mentor QA/QC Inspectors; and conduct quality training for project team members and subcontractors.
Help maintain Quality Policies and Procedures and ensure compliance; support project administration to help ensure construction follows design, budget, and schedule.
Develop and maintain the project quality plan, including deliverables and due dates needed to meet contract requirements.
Ensure subcontractors provide their Quality Policies and Procedures Manual and comply with it and the company's policies.
Communicate and implement company Quality Policies and Procedures for personnel under company authority at the project site.
Work with the Quality Manager, Project Manager, and Lead Superintendent to address field QA/QC Inspector staff needs.
Represent the company professionally with clients, subcontractors, and others, and promote company policies and project goals.
Resolve problems and issues through face-to-face and personal communication.
Maintain knowledge of project plans, specifications, and drawings.