Quality Control Lead - Solar Construction (Laredo, TX)

Position Summary

The Quality Control Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant installation and commissioning of utility-scale solar facilities. This individual will oversee quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the construction and commissioning phases, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with project specifications, engineering requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in monitoring field activities and ensuring project safety requirements are followed. Report any observed non-conformances or safety concerns.
• Conduct routine field inspections and audits of construction activities, quality processes, and installation practices to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and installation standards.
• Verify implementation of the Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality checklists, and turnover documentation throughout all phases of construction and commissioning.
• Identify, document, and track non-conformance reports (NCRs), punch list items, and corrective actions. Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, engineering teams, and project management to ensure timely resolution.
• Analyze quality data and prepare reports summarizing trends, deficiencies, corrective actions, equipment issues, and process improvements.
• Support supplier and vendor quality programs through review of manufacturing records, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) documentation, shipping inspections, and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) reports.
• Review and provide quality input on RFIs, submittals, field change requests, installation procedures, commissioning plans, and work packages.
• Verify installation quality and workmanship through field inspections, photographic documentation, and as-built validation.
• Collect and analyze quality metrics related to defects, rework, equipment performance, and lessons learned.
• Maintain accurate quality records, including inspection reports, test results, turnover packages, and compliance documentation within project document management systems.
• Partner with Engineering, Safety, and Project Management teams to ensure compliance with applicable codes, OSHA requirements, local regulatory standards, and manufacturer specifications.
• Participate in daily field walks, coordination meetings, and safety briefings to maintain alignment with construction sequencing and project execution plans.
• Support commissioning readiness by verifying completion of inspections, testing documentation, turnover packages, and closeout requirements prior to energization and project handover.
• Ensure all construction activities are executed in accordance with the latest approved IFC drawings, specifications, and revision controls.
• Attend contractor and subcontractor coordination meetings to confirm work is being performed in accordance with contractual requirements, approved designs, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Identify and report installation practices, materials, or workmanship that do not meet project specifications, manufacturer requirements, or applicable industry standards, and support corrective action implementation.
• Verify calibration records are current and available for all inspection and testing equipment used onsite.
• Provide daily reporting on construction progress, quality concerns, safety observations, and potential schedule impacts.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of project documentation, daily reports, inspection logs, and turnover packages.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QA/QC experience supporting renewable energy, power generation, transmission, substation, or industrial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes, NCR management, document control, and construction quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of utility-scale solar construction practices and power generation equipment.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and other applicable codes and standards relevant to large-scale solar projects.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively with cross-functional project teams.
• Proficiency with construction documentation, inspection reporting, and project management software.
• Must be comfortable working in active construction environments and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, and navigate uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Location

Laredo, Texas (Project Site-Based Position)