Construction Quality Assurance Manager

About the role

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities, with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we operate. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values- creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude- drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports these values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep commitment to living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of over 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving diverse customers and providing low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers. Support Pattern’s Engineering Procurement and Construction department (EPC) in developing and managing processes and procedures that ensure projects adhere to the highest standards of quality, performance, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and a Construction Quality Management Program (CQMP) for Owner’s Renewable Energy projects, utilizing industry standards, Operational requirements and lessons learned from previous projects.
• Develop and maintain contractual QAQC requirement exhibits for external vendors and contractors to clearly outline project deliverables.
• Ensure QAQC lessons learned for each project are incorporated into contract exhibits, processes, etc.
• Review/Approve contractor quality plans to ensure plans meet Pattern QAQC requirements
• Develop and maintain Inspection and Testing Compliance requirements.
• Oversee all inspection and testing processes to ensure materials and construction practices meet required specifications and standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed reporting and auditing process of QAQC deliverables and provide regular reports to project stakeholders (i.e. Project Managers, Project Directors, VP of Execution, etc.).
• Develop and Conduct training sessions for construction management personnel on QAQC requirements and best practices at project kick-off and throughout project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and monitor suppliers and subcontractors to ensure their Standards and processes meet Owner’s QAQC requirements.
• Develop and support Audits of QAQC construction documentation submitted from contractors ensuring they meet project standards and contractual requirements
• Identify areas for improvement in construction processes and implement solutions to enhance QAQC procedures and efficiency.
• Assess potential risks related to QAQC and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with the safety management team to ensure that QAQC processes support and enhance overall safety requirements.
• Support reporting and requirements of Lender’s Independent Engineer to ensure all QAQC issues are tracked and resolved timely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, construction management or a related field highly desired