Field Quality Manager (Solar/ Renewables - Nationwide Opportunities!)

About the role

As the Field Quality Manager (FQM), you will serve as the primary onsite quality support to all team members and crafts by managing the development and implementation of the Site-Specific Quality Plan. You will research and answer quality-related questions, lead project quality management, and establish expected levels of workmanship. This role requires developing thorough knowledge of the project and schedule as they apply to QA/QC.

This is a traveling position (up to 100%) where you will be onsite at project locations across the U.S., with an average of 8-16 months spent per project. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided, along with designated daily per diem to support living expenses. Our rotational program includes routine travel home from the jobsite.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Manage the Site-Specific Quality Plan to ensure products and services meet predefined quality standards and client expectations.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications, visualizing two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications for assigned work.
• Inspect field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, addressing deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Listen to suggestions, complaints, and quality concerns from employees and supervisors, evaluating and devising action plans.
• Observe installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Produce quality work meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the MasTec Quality Control Manual and supporting procedures.
• Mentor and train QA/QC inspectors on completing quality job duties in the field.
• Prepare the Monthly Project Quality Report, review and cosign with the Site Manager, and submit to the Divisional Quality Manager.
• Facilitate Site-Specific Quality Plan implementation walkarounds and participate in weekly meetings to review the status of the Quality Plan.
• Perform field inspections and tests aligned with the construction schedule, ensuring supervision and craftsmen do the same.
• Conduct weekly quality audits on each scope for the project.
• Ensure tests are performed, received, and interpreted timely to minimize impacts due to failure.
• Provide training to supervision and craftsmen regarding project-specific quality processes and requirements.
• Provide QA/QC input to task planning and develop written instructions and procedures for project-specific activities when required.
• Organize and maintain project and corporate QA/QC files.
• Review and approve all third-party test results for compliance with project requirements.
• Work with field staff to identify and issue Quality Alerts, notices of nonconformance, and corrective actions.
• Train Field Engineers on quality job requirements.
• Invest time and effort in enhancing apprentices’ skills and knowledge, championing the process.
• Provide a positive environment to support coaching and mentoring of apprentices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in quality, industrial technology, engineering, construction, welding, or a related technical field.
• Two years of quality experience in construction or operations; experience with civil, electrical, or mechanical activities preferred.
• Trade certifications in testing, inspecting, etc., preferred.
• Self-starter with organizational, managerial, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of construction industry codes (ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of all crafts and their associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques.
• Familiarity with principles of quality metrics, lean kaizen, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and software packages for documentation, analysis, and retention of quality records.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, and document quality-related issues.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, and clients.
• Develop positive working relationships with owners, representatives, site supervision, and subcontractors to facilitate quality objectives.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and collaborate with staff at all levels to drive continuous improvement in quality development and process improvement.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in standardized solutions.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety, working toward MasTec’s Zero Injury principles.

About the company

MasTec Renewables, part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction through Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction. The renewables sector focuses on solar, wind, and battery storage projects.

MasTec is a minority-owned Fortune 500 company with over 90 years of experience in the construction industry. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, MasTec provides flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. The company embraces diverse perspectives and fosters innovation through collaboration across departments and levels.

The Clean Energy & Infrastructure segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables, and infrastructure sectors. Sustainability and safety are foundational to MasTec’s culture.

Pay

Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing:
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increases.
  • 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Flexible spending accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care).
• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance.
• Family & Lifestyle:
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
  • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
• Planning for the Unexpected:
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
  • Group legal plan.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including background check and drug testing.