Quality Control Assurance Manager Job at Standard Solar, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA; Rockville, MD

The Quality Control Assurance Manager (QA/QC Manager) is responsible for ensuring the overall quality of the work and materials meet or exceed the project’s contractual requirements by monitoring construction activities and materials delivered to the site.  The QA/QC Manager will oversee the planning, coordination and execution of the work so that projects are completed in a high quality and safe manner, meeting budget and schedule objectives, as well as provide leadership, supervision and technical management of contractors, subcontractors and other construction related personnel.  Successful QA/QC Managers are reliable, competent professionals with solid experience in quality control that will assure the high quality of our operations and services aiming to the long-term success of our business.


Responsibilities:

• Monitoring of all electrical and mechanical installations during the construction phase.
• Provide QA/QC reports to onsite site team for development of punch lists as required.
• Provide advanced notice of potential issues that would or could become problematic over the course of the installations.
• Provide support and guidance as needed to help support the installation of the electrical and mechanical systems to avoid future issues.
• Work with the commissioning agents to ensure commissioning practices are adhered to.
• Verify installation of all electrical and mechanical equipment supplied by the SSI is installed per code and industry standards.
• Verify schedule on a weekly basis for tracking listed activities and report discrepancies.
• Support the subcontractors on any training issues
• Source inspections – materials
• Make recommendation on field issues
• Provide daily project progress assessments
• Establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished product
• Formulates and maintains quality control objectives
• Assists project managers with project-related assignments including, but not limited to, project planning, tracking, and documentation from project proposal phase to project closeout.
• Organizes and maintains all commercial project folders, ensuring all required documentation is present.
• Updates and tracks project schedules, processes RFI’s, CO’s, and submittal packages.
• Maintains in-depth familiarity with project blueprints and plans and be able to make changes as necessary.
• Ensures that resources (materials, tools, vehicles, other equipment) are available when needed.
• Establishes and maintains a working knowledge of contract specifications and work descriptions and ensure complete compliance, including compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintains an awareness of the latest construction technologies relevant to the industry.
• Reports work progress, plans, progress, issues, and problems to the Project Manager and department Director in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Maintains respectful and professional working relationships with clients and develop professional relationship with potential clients.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma and Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management or related discipline.
• Knowledge of construction practices and skills, with five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience directly related to the construction industry.
• Extensive field knowledge and understanding of the critical electrical and mechanical systems that are to be installed at a commercial solar construction project. 
• Familiarization with industry standard installation practices for different types of commercial solar systems.
• Prior solar, renewable energy and/or electrical experience a plus.
• NABCEP candidates preferred. If not possessed at time of hiring, NABCEP certifications must be obtained within 2 years of employment.
• First Aid, CPR and OHSA 30 certifications preferred. If not possessed at time of hiring, certifications must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Analytical and logical reasoning skills.
• Problem solving and researching skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and SharePoint a plus.
• Must possess current valid license to drive with a clear driving record for at least the past two years.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

Other Information:

• Physical Demands

  • Conducts work in both a field-type environment or in a professional office setting with local travel to jobsites to conduct inspections.

  • Physical working conditions may involve the following:

    • Lifting up to 75 pounds.

    • Extended periods of climbing, sitting, walking, standing, reaching, and/or bending, with occasional working on rooftops.

    • Extended periods of reading fine print on a computer or in paper-based format.

• Potential Hazards

  • Trips, slips and/or falls while on customer property.

  • Chemical abrasives used in office and kitchen cleaning.

  • Lifting items up to 75 pounds in weight.

  • Other hazardous conditions on customer premises, not otherwise defined here.