National Operations Quality Manager – Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America’s premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

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We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary: 

The National Operations Quality manager will oversee the quality program for renewable construction on a national level and drive the execution of a quality control and building program throughout all phases of construction. This is an opportunity to work with one of our most innovative and high impact business units in the country and lead a best-in-class quality program for a Top 5 national renewable energy builder.

The Operations Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring successful implementation of the Renewable Energy EPC quality program as depicted in the Renewable Energy Quality Manual by partnering with field management and preconstruction management to facilitate quality initiatives in the construction phase. Participants include the self perform team(s), logistics team(s), scheduling team(s), and installation subcontractors and engineering firms in a design build project model. This position requires proactive facilitation of the Quality Management process that supports the project goals for: Quality, Cost, Scope and Execution Schedule. Partner with upstream Preconstruction Quality manager to ensure a cohesive quality program is managed throughout project lifecycle, with a systematic approach to reflect current project challenges and business needs. Strong leadership of quality business goals and desire to influence peers will be highly valued in this position.

Up to 50% Travel Required.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Quality Director and National Operations Quality Manager to develop and implement a quality strategy that focuses on data driven decisions to provide customer value and promote a spirit of innovation within the Renewable energy organization. Lead Business unit wide trainings and presentations to drive knowledge gain and communication across project teams and functions.
• Grow the overall program knowledge around steps to provide owner differentiated quality to continue the mission of McCarthy Renewables reputation as the EPC quality provider of choice in the industry. Zipper with key clients to promote Client Focus and marketplace attention.
• Refine an ITP (Inspection and Test Plan) template process in the Operations phase that is informed by Owner contract expectations and the McCarthy RE Quality and Commissioning Program best practices. Partner with upstream National Quality preconstruction manager and Commissioning leaders to fully inform and revise this process.
• Manage the quality incident reporting process across the national business unit, champion lessons learned system and post mortem activities.
• Partner with regional quality director, solar project directors/managers, shared support teams (e.g. scheduling and safety) and field teams to ensure quality and timeliness of construction and completion, assisting in development of Site-Specific Quality programs and issue resolution.
• Ensure installation procedures used during mockup comply with all manufacturer installation procedures and requirements, contract documents, and owner requirements and ensure sample construction materials and means and methods will meet design life requirements.  Verify that mockup has been properly documented and signed off by required all parties.
• Travel to project sites to partner with project teams on national initiatives, critical project quality incidents and builders risk elements and provide report outs to the quality director. Document any required follow-up, concerns, best practices or innovations noted during the site visit, and communicate findings internally.

 Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 7-10 years of applicable estimating, project, construction or manufacturing management and/or quality experience.
• External quality management training preferred (e.g. USACE CQM course)
• Proven experience managing construction quality management tools for design-build projects.
• Familiarity with basic technical characteristics of Renewable Energy power plant systems and technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of construction EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) principles/practices and experience with data analytics/Continuous Improvement practices required.
• Experience dealing with contracts, design professionals, supply chain constraints, subcontractors and/or self-perform work in a fast-paced business environment.
• Ability to work with multiple shared service teams – business development, operations, preconstruction, scheduling, quality, safety, virtual design and construction, and mapping (VDC).
• Experience leading & adapting successful team ventures, including development of employees and maintaining relationships with external entities and subcontractor community.
• Self-starter. Great communicator in group environments.  Highly motivated to bring results and success to the initiatives he/she leads.
• Ability to team & build trust and influence others internally and externally.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.
• Maintains a “value added” approach to preconstruction and project operations.

For Colorado locations only, In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthy’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting.  This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large-scale commercial construction industry, a candidate’s project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified.  The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $102,700 – $128,400. 

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.