Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.
Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.
SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!
The Regional Quality Manager is responsible for implementing and managing the project Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring construction quality, commissioning readiness, and turnover activities are executed in accordance with SB Energy standards. Working closely with project teams, EPC contractors, commissioning agents, equipment manufacturers, and operations, this position provides leadership throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
This role serves as the primary quality representative on assigned projects and is responsible for driving defect prevention, standardization, quality reporting, contractor accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting successful delivery of mission-critical facilities.
- Implement and maintain the project Quality Management System (QMS).
- Lead project quality planning from design through turnover.
- Ensure compliance with SB Energy quality standards, specifications, commissioning requirements, and project procedures.
- Develop project-specific Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Lead project quality meetings with EPC contractors, trade partners, and project teams.
- Promote a culture of proactive quality and continuous improvement.
- Oversee contractor QA/QC programs and verify compliance with contract requirements.
- Manage 3rx parties performing field quality audits and surveillance activities.
- Monitor installation quality across all major disciplines.
- Review inspection reports, NCRs, punch lists, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
- Ensure construction defects are identified, documented, tracked, and resolved.
- Coordinate quality activities supporting Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning.
- Verify systems are ready for commissioning.
- Support equipment startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and owner acceptance.
- Coordinate turnover documentation including O&M manuals, warranties, test reports, and as-builts.
- Utilize Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) as the primary quality management platform.
- Maintain inspection records, issues, checklists, and turnover documentation in ACC.
- Support standardized digital workflows and asset documentation.
- Monitor EPC contractor and subcontractor quality performance.
- Conduct contractor quality reviews and provide performance feedback.
- Participate in pre-installation meetings and escalate significant quality risks.
- Develop project quality dashboards and KPI reporting.
- Track inspection completion, NCRs, punch list closure, commissioning readiness, and turnover metrics.
- Analyze quality trends and prepare reports for leadership.
- Partner with Engineering during design reviews.
- Coordinate with Procurement on supplier quality.
- Collaborate with Commissioning Managers and Operations during turnover.
- Support corporate quality initiatives across multiple projects.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in mission critical, industrial, power generation, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or large commercial construction.
- Minimum 5 years leading quality programs on complex construction projects.
- Mission-critical data center experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of Level 1–5 commissioning.
- Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, submittals, and test reports.
- Experience managing NCRs, punch lists, corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality principles preferred.
- Knowledge of electrical testing, mechanical systems, and commissioning documentation preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel as required.
The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline
- Advanced degree or certifications such as PMP, CFA, CPA
- Minimum 10 years of experience working in industrial environments
- Minimum 7 years experience in utility scale solar operations
- 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Intimate knowledge of the energy and renewable energy market
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices
- Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams and schematics
- Technical knowledge of plant processes, electrical and SCADA systems
- Experience analyzing equipment performance and identifying issues using software tools
- Experience with PV maintenance including DC systems, AC MV systems, network communications and monitoring
- Strong analytical and diagnostic capabilities
- Strong leadership, prioritization, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other productivity applications
- Ability to travel (up to 20% domestic)
- Sound knowledge of industrial safety and field quality
What We Do
SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son started SB Energy to deploy renewable energy at the scale required to combat climate change. Today, SB Energy is a leading Climate Infrastructure and Technology Platform headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and backed by SoftBank Group Corp and funds managed by the Infrastructure and Power strategy of Ares Management Corporation. SB Energy develops, constructs, and owns and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States. Our experienced team and deep partnerships across development, financing, construction, and operations bring strong execution and innovation to each of our projects and have enabled SB Energy to rapidly scale. What makes SB Energy Unique? The combination of (1) Operating Assets, (2) Large and Growing Pipeline, (3) Investments in AI and Technology, and (4) Amazing Culture and Team. In less than three years, SB Energy finished development, financed, and commissioned 1.3GW of solar projects across California and Texas, with an additional 0.4GW expected on-line the first half of 2022. These projects have created 10,000+ direct and indirect jobs and will power 330,000+ homes when all 1.7GW is complete. SB Energy has also built a large development pipeline of solar and energy storage, enabling us to provide our customers with flexible renewable generation at scale. SB Energy deploys and invests in new technologies to make renewable energy more reliable and accessible, from our AI and digital capabilities to long-duration energy storage, such as iron-based battery company ESS, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (www.essinc.com) SB Energy is committed to helping build strong, diverse, and inclusive teams and communities. Interested in working with a world-leading company building the renewable energy future? We look forward to connecting with you.
