Manager, Quality Assurance

Organization
Geronimo Power, LLC HQ
Posting Date
Closing Date
Location in MN
Metro
Job type
full-time
Primary Duties

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Building a team to support both the QA and Commissioning processes.
  • Serve as the primary resource for quality concerns for all ongoing construction projects.
  • Through field inspections, ensure the installation of new project facilities are in alignment with engineered drawings, contract requirements, and operational preferences.
  • Plan and conduct audits (internal and third-party) of contractor QA/QC programs and work activities.
  • Lead, support, prepare and review the writing of project specific commissioning checklists, construction inspections and any related RFIs.
  • Maintain and update commissioning documentation with project lessons learned, best practices, and any changes in company policies or expectations.
  • Create QA inspection program providing Construction Managers the necessary tools to document and track work that is out of compliance with drawings, contract requirements, and operational preferences.
  • Oversee and conduct kick-offs for construction milestones, ensuring all teams are aligned with quality expectations before major project phases
  • Assist with the resolution of escalated QA and/or commissioning issues, questions and work stoppage situations.
  • Collect and verify completeness of EPC turnover documents (per contract).  Assure that the turnover documentation meets requirements for operations and regulatory reporting, organized and filed properly
  • Monitor, coach and recommend additional training solutions for team members to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to be effective in their roles of supporting quality management and commissioning.  
  • Work closely with independent engineer reviews to address concerns.
  • Assist and contribute to the identification of specific deliverables as required in the project documentation and as per Contract Requirements regarding Quality, Commissioning, and As-built documentation.
  • Support development of contract exhibits that outline QA/QC expectations for our EPC partners.
  • Reporting on & ensure administration of all QA & inspection activities.
Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related disciplines.
  • Minimum 10 years in engineering and/or construction.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience with renewable energy project commissioning.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience with renewable energy project Quality Assurance programs.
  • Substation commissioning experience strongly preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction concepts and practices.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using programs such as Procore, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Project, Visio, and other database management systems.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, will likely reduce after QA and Commissioning programs/processes are put into place.

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