Field Quality Manager

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

The Field Quality Manger at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) will be responsible for monitoring and auditing a project's quality management requirements and verifying project quality management activities that are occurring. This position collaborates closely with project management and other stakeholders to oversee project quality objectives and activities. Perform lead functions in the planning and surveillance of procured equipment and materials, engineering management quality activities and assisting the Sr. Operations Quality Manager or Director of Quality in measuring Quality Management System processes. This position will also monitor the work of Quality Leads in their duties.

Duties

• Provides guidance in the updating of a project’s quality management plan, procedures and processes.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation related to the planned quality management activities, including reports, records, and audits.
• Assists senior level peers with planning, implementing and scheduling training topics, processes and procedures.
• Provides training in quality processes and procedures for less experienced employees.

Monitoring and Oversight

• Monitors aligning project procedures and processes with the Quality Management System and project contract requirements.
• Reviews subcontractor quality plans, procedures, and inspection reports.
• Reports on quality performance metrics to the Sr. Operations Quality Manager or the Quality Director and project management team.
• Monitors the output of Quality Leads in their duties and provide feedback to upper management.
• Verifies that non-conformances are identified, documented, and tracked.

      Team Interaction

• Assists senior level management with the maintenance of the overall QMS and templates for project specific QMP’s as assigned.
• Lead and conduct required quality meetings and provide key stakeholders input and the expected output for the verification and compliance of contract requirements.
• Regularly interact and communicate with client team members and ensure that deliverables to the client are met.

      Guidance / Leadership

• Provides support and guidance to other team members for the planning of quality management activities.
• Provides project team QMP training & awareness regarding activities planned for projects.
• Recommend procedural improvements and best practices based on audit results/experiences and lessons learned.
• Participates in quality-related discussions during project kick-off meetings and pre-construction meetings.
• In the planning phase interact with Quanta Operation Units to ensure quality obligations, requirements and documents are met.
• Performs any other duties assigned.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

Required Experience and Education

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or a minimum of 7 years of experience in design, surveillance monitoring, and project and quality management.
• Experience in quality management systems of either construction, engineering or manufacturing practices.
• Experience supporting the development and implementation of quality systems and programs.
• Experience working in multiple states and understanding state and local codes relating to quality.
• Advance Procore project, quality and administration experience.
• Strong background in safety requirements and environmental considerations.
• Leadership and inspection experience in surveillance oversight programs.
• Technical expertise in managing inspection and testing programs.
• Strong Experience in verification and reviews of non-conformance and preventative/corrective actions.
• Solid understanding of critical path scheduling.
• 10-hour OSHA certification.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (construction management sciences, electrical or civil engineering), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 10 and 30-hour OSHA certification.
• 7 years of experience in either planning or management of EPC, Design Build or CMAR projects.
• 7 years of experience performing engineering design quality management, surveillance monitoring of equipment or materials production facilities or construction quality management in the power delivery space.
• Certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Professional Auditor (CQA).
• Certifications in civil and electrical inspection, testing, welding inspection, structural bolting, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work alone as well as in a team environment.

Travel Requirements

• Travel: Yes
• Percent of Time: 90%

QISG Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
• Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Pet Insurance