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Quality Manager – Utility-Scale Solar Construction

Location: Field-Based

Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Manager to support a large-scale utility-scale solar construction project. This is a highly field-focused role requiring a strong civil construction background and hands-on experience overseeing day-to-day site activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience acting as an owner’s representative and will be comfortable working in a boots-on-the-ground environment, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance throughout all phases of civil construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-site owner’s representative, overseeing daily project execution and field activities
  • Maintain a strong field presence and supervise installers and subcontractors throughout construction activities
  • Oversee civil scopes including roads, grading, earthwork, and excavations
  • Perform field inspections, monitor workmanship quality, and document construction progress
  • Prepare reports and communicate updates to project leadership and stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements
  • Identify and help resolve field issues in collaboration with site teams
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all site activities

Required Qualifications

  • Strong background in civil construction with direct experience in:
  • Roads
  • Grading
  • Earthwork
  • Excavations
  • Prior experience serving as an owner’s representative or similar field oversight role
  • Experience supporting utility-scale solar projects strongly preferred
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in an active construction environment
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage field activities and work effectively with contractors and site personnel

Certifications

  • OSHA 30 preferred (OSHA 10 acceptable)
  • NFPA 70E certification required/preferred

Preferred Experience

  • Utility-scale renewable energy construction projects
  • Field quality oversight and contractor management
  • Civil inspection and construction documentation/reporting