Quality Manager

Applied High Voltage, LLC•Willow Creek Township, IL

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About The Position

CoVolt Power is a utility-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company specializing in solar, battery energy storage, and high-voltage infrastructure. The Quality Manager oversees the project quality program for construction activities including roads, foundations, high-voltage electrical works, substations, and solar arrays. The role reports to the Director of Quality and supervises QA/QC Inspectors, while working closely with project engineering and management staff, superintendents, owners, and engineers. The Quality Manager leads quality planning and execution, manages quality personnel, ensures compliance with project and company quality procedures, and supports construction that meets design, budget, schedule, and contract requirements. The role also investigates non-conformances, drives corrective action, maintains quality records, and provides quality training and mentoring to project personnel and subcontractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related area.
At least 2 years of construction QA/QC experience on large commercial, multidisciplinary, 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 application of 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 problems and adapt as necessary.
Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written communication, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.
Self-motivation and ability 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

Promote company policies and procedures and represent the company professionally with clients, subcontractors, and others.
Work with the Quality Manager, Project Manager, and Lead Superintendent to address the needs of field QA/QC Inspector staff.
Manage the project team’s ongoing assessment of work quality and ensure corrective actions are completed in accordance with company quality policies and procedures.
Champion quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the project.
Manage quality personnel conducting 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.
Maintain knowledge of project plans, specifications, and drawings.
Plan, lead, and coordinate quality activities associated with 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 ensure construction conforms to design, budget, and schedule.
Develop and maintain an overall project quality plan, including deliverables and due dates, to meet contract requirements.
Ensure subcontractors provide their Quality Policies and Procedures Manual and comply with both their own and the company’s requirements.
Communicate and implement company quality policies and procedures for personnel under the company’s authority at the project site.
Solve problems and resolve issues through face-to-face and personal communication.