Associate Director of Quality

About the role

The Associate Director of Quality will serve as a key partner to the Quality Team Lead, driving the development and implementation of Quality Management Systems, departmental training, and digital quality tools. This role bridges field operations with corporate quality strategy, ensuring alignment across projects while building the foundation for organizational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director of Quality by leading and executing developmental initiatives within the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with departmental goals and strategic plans.
• Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work Instructions.
• Design and coordinate Quality Training Programs for staff and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain departmental documentation, dashboards, and digital tools in Procore, SharePoint and Power BI to improve accessibility, reporting, and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement of companywide quality workflows through Procore auditing, reporting, and records management, ensuring consistency, compliance, and actionable insights.
• Assist in interviewing, evaluating, and onboarding potential Site Quality Managers to ensure strong quality leadership across projects.
• Champion and support internal and external quality audits, site reviews, and management reviews to ensure compliance, identify risks, and drive improvement.
• Manage Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs by designing and implementing solutions to mitigate quality risks across the lifecycle of PV and BESS plants, particularly during construction.
• Develop, review, and approve Site-Specific Quality Management Plans (SSQMPs) and monitor implementation, progress, and results for effectiveness.
• Develop and approve Quality Control Verification Checklists and related work instructions for key site activities.
• Monitor deficiencies (Non-Conformance and Quality Incident Reports), ensure root cause analyses are completed, and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Prepare weekly and monthly Quality reports as required by management and customer contracts, including digital dashboards in Power BI.
• Represent the company in quality-related discussions with project owners, lenders, and third-party stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to on-site personnel to resolve quality issues in real time.
• Review and provide final approval for trade partner project-specific Quality Control Plans.
• Participate in design and constructability reviews during pre-construction.
• Promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency, customer satisfaction, and project quality.
• Interact and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, construction, commissioning, safety, legal, HR, and operations teams.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive quality management experience, with a proven record of administering Quality Management Systems (QMS) and leading departmental initiatives.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience authoring and maintaining Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Inspection Checklists, Standard Work Instructions, and related technical documentation.
• At least 10 years in a management role, with demonstrated ability to lead teams, set departmental priorities, and manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong familiarity with photovoltaic (PV) solar array installation practices, including structural, electrical, and mechanical scopes of work.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent collaboration, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• High degree of technical precision and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work remotely with a reliable high-speed internet connection and flexibility to support projects across Eastern through Pacific Time Zones as required.
• Must hold and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, including the ability to rent vehicles for business travel without restrictions that would interfere with job performance.
• Ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle/driving record background check in accordance with company policy.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment, regular, and random drug and alcohol screenings in compliance with company and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional certifications such as: American Society of Quality (ASQ): Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Certified Construction Quality Manager, or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); American Welding Society: Certified Welding Engineer (CWENG), Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI), or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP): PV Installation Professional (PVIP), PV System Inspector (PVSI), or PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS); Project Management Institute (PMI): Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or Project Management Professional (PMP); Six Sigma: Master Black Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt, or Yellow Belt.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Background working in both subcontractor and self-performing contractor environments, with an understanding of challenges unique to each delivery model.
• Proficiency with Procore (Quality & Field Management modules), Power BI, and SharePoint for documentation, analytics, and reporting.