Regional Quality Manager (HV/Substation)

Location: Houston, TX (Remote). Supervisor: Senior Director of Quality. FLSA Status: Exempt. Position Status: Permanent, Full‑time.

Summary

The Regional Quality Manager (RQM) is the senior quality leader responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of projects within a designated construction group. Acting as the single point of contact for all regional quality matters, the RQM ensures consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across a dynamic set of projects that may range from a handful to several dozen active or upcoming sites. The role oversees Site Quality Managers and, depending on portfolio size and complexity, may also manage additional key staff. Responsibilities include pre‑construction planning, audits, Cost of Quality management, KPI reporting, team development, and cross‑functional collaboration, while fostering a culture of accountability, process discipline, and excellence in Procore and SharePoint usage. The position reports directly to the Senior Director of Quality and interfaces regularly with regional construction leadership and corporate management teams. Standard business hours are Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. local time, with up to 25 % travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for all regional quality issues, directly supporting the Senior Director of Quality.
• Manage the Quality program across a portfolio of up to 50 active sites, ensuring compliance with QMS requirements, company standards, and contractual obligations.
• Provide structured reporting and communicate Quality KPIs on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual intervals, delivering insights on audit outcomes, staffing, portfolio risks, and overall performance.
• Oversee, mentor, and support Site Quality Managers.
• Support recruitment, interviews, and onboarding of quality staff within the region.
• Lead pre‑construction quality planning, including scheduling updates, constructability reviews, and development of site‑specific quality deliverables.
• Review LNTP and EPCA contract documents to identify quality‑related requirements and incorporate them into site‑specific plans, ITPs, and compliance reviews.
• Manage Cost of Quality (COQ) metrics, ensuring prevention, appraisal, and internal failure costs are tracked and communicated.
• Conduct and oversee regional audits, inspections, and site reviews; ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented and closed.
• Monitor non‑conformance trends across the portfolio and drive root‑cause analysis and systemic improvements.
• Develop, review, and approve Site‑Specific Quality Management Plans (SSQMPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Verification Checklists.
• Facilitate training for regional teams to ensure consistent use of QMS processes, Procore workflows, and SharePoint documentation practices.
• Represent Quality in regional construction and corporate management meetings, ensuring alignment with operational priorities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, construction, safety, commissioning, and operations teams to embed quality into project execution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, process discipline, and accountability across the region.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Key Competencies / Core Skills

• Leads distributed quality teams with confidence and accountability.
• Balances competing priorities across large, complex project portfolios.
• Applies deep technical expertise in PV solar construction (structural, mechanical, electrical, DAS).
• Analyzes and communicates KPIs, audit findings, and Cost of Quality data to drive decisions.
• Drives consistency by following and enforcing standardized processes in Procore and SharePoint.
• Engages enthusiastically with digital systems, modeling collaborative and disciplined use for regional teams.
• Communicates with clarity and professionalism at all organizational levels.
• Maintains composure and professionalism under pressure and in conflict situations.
• Adapts quickly to changing project scopes, schedules, and staffing needs.
• Builds collaborative relationships with regional construction and corporate leadership.
• Embeds lessons