Regional Quality Manager (Remote - Southeast)

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Regional Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing the quality assurance and control activities across multiple solar EPC projects within the assigned region. This role requires extensive experience in quality management within the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will ensure all assigned projects adhere to contract requirements, regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices.
This position will primarily work in an office setting but will also be required to visit project sites in their assigned region (Southeast) regularly to perform training and instruction to the field teams, conduct audits and First Article Inspections.
The role also involves travel to meet with clients, suppliers, and regulatory agencies, and occasionally travels to various locations for seminars, conferences and meetings.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Quality Management System (QMS) application: Train all quality personnel and field-level technicians to the SOLV Quality Management System ensuring compliance with applicable quality directives and procedures. Provide feedback for continuous improvement on the effectiveness of the QMS.

• Project Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality audits and inspections on assigned solar projects to ensure adherence to project specifications, standards, and regulations. Identify potential quality issues and collaborate with project teams to implement corrective actions.

• Process Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing quality metrics, identifying trends, and recommending process enhancements to improve overall project performance.

• Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to project teams on quality standards, procedures, and best practices. Foster a culture of quality and excellence within the organization.

• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters with clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. Address and resolve quality concerns in a timely and effective manner.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of quality activities, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and corrective action plans. Prepare and present regular quality performance reports to senior management.

• Compliance and Safety: Ensure that all quality assurance activities are conducted in compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Promote a safe working environment across all project sites.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management within the solar energy sector or a similar industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ASME, IEC).

• Proven experience with utility-scale solar EPC projects and understanding of related technical requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to travel within the region as required for site inspections and audits.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$116,812.00 - $146,016.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.