QA Construction Manager

Title: QA Construction Manager

Purpose: Responsible for construction and field activity, management, and oversight as owner’s representative for PV projects.

Position Tasks & Responsibilities

• Act as owner's representative in charge of site PV project; overseeing safety and quality control in every aspect of the construction projects
• Handle several projects at the same time
• Coordinate with existing facility solar project activities
• Supervise and inspect proper construction means and methods
• Responsible for implementing and overseeing the three phases (meeting, mockup, ongoing inspection) to assure installation of superior quality PV system and QA/QC inspections of systems
• Identify quality related issues during construction
• Ensure that most recent specifications and compliance codes are followed
• Preparation of daily logs and weekly status reports
• Perform safety inspections
• Participate in process improvement meetings and integrate new processes/procedures in the field accordingly

• Drive QA/QC, Safety, and CM process
• Constantly report all safety, quality and environmental issues found at the job site
• Utilize different software for different purposes
• Perform Inspections during various inclement weather conditions; participate and coordinate facilities electrical shutdowns
• Support other projects as needed

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Master Electrician and NABCEP Certifications required.
• 5-6 years of Solar installation experience
• Rooftop solar, design & construction experience is necessary
• Familiar with small DG system sizing 500KW to 10MW
• Any combination totaling 4 years from the following categories of experience:

• Work experience in solar PV installations, commercial building construction, remodeling, or tenant improvements

• College or vocational course work in construction project coordination, building construction, architecture, or closely related field
• 5-6 years of supervisory experience in a building construction trade
• Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by the various building crafts
• Knowledge of electrical, roofing, and structural systems
• Hands-on experience as a professional electrician in the solar industry is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of building materials, tools, and machines

• Supervisory ability
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications for building trades
• General computer, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under tight project timelines and handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to work independently with the ability to quickly resolve key project issues with little oversight
• High level of professionalism with attention to detail
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Procore (preferred)
• OSHA 30-hour certification
• Must have valid and current driver’s license
• Ability to travel at least 75% of the time to project sites in Southern California

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

• May require travel.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.