Quality Control Site Manager
Summary:
The Quality Control Site Manager is responsible for ensuring that all electrical installations meet project specifications, applicable codes, safety standards, and client quality requirements. This role oversees on-site quality processes for electrical work—including power, lighting, grounding, low-voltage, and special systems—while coordinating with project teams, inspectors, and clients to deliver compliant, defect-free installations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and enforce the project Quality Control Plan (QCP) for all electrical scopes.
- Verify compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, local AHJ codes, project specs, and contract documents.
- Conduct inspections of electrical installations (rough-in, trim-out, terminations, testing & commissioning).
- Review shop drawings, submittals, method statements, and inspection & test plans (ITPs).
- Coordinate inspections with AHJs, third-party inspectors, commissioning agents, and clients.
- Identify non-conformances (NCRs), oversee corrective actions, and verify closeout.
- Interface with project managers, superintendents, and foremen to resolve quality issues.
- Maintain quality documentation, inspection records, test reports, and turnover packages.
- Support testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
- Train field crews on quality standards, best practices, and inspection readiness.
- Promote continuous improvement and lessons learned across projects.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- First-pass inspection acceptance rate.
- Number and severity of quality-related NCRs.
- Rework hours/costs related to electrical installation quality.
- Inspection schedule adherence.
- Punch list item count and closure time.
- Compliance with QA/QC documentation requirements.
- Successful electrical system commissioning without delays.
- Client and AHJ satisfaction ratings.
Key Interfaces
Internal
- Project Manager
- Site Superintendent
- Electrical Foremen & Field Crews
- Safety Manager
- Engineering / BIM / Prefabrication Teams
External
- Owners & Client Representatives
- General Contractors / Construction Managers
- Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
- Third-Party Inspectors & Testing Agencies
- Equipment Vendors & Manufacturers
Required Skills & Qualifications (Typical)
- Journeyman or Master Electrician background strongly preferred.
- 7–15+ years of electrical construction experience.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC, local codes, and electrical testing standards.
- Experience with commercial or industrial electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and coordination skills.
- Familiarity with commissioning processes and quality management systems.
Certifications:
Required:
- Journeyman Electrician
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E
- NICET II-III
- CQT or CQI
Preferred:
- Master Electrician
- NICET III-IV
- Certified Quality Inspector (ASQ)
- OSHA 30 (Minimum)
- NFPA 70E
- ISO 9001 Auditor
- First Aid / CPR / AED
- Commissioning Authority (CxA) or Electrical Commissioning Training
Work Location:
In person