Solar Quality Manager

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Leads, coaches, and develops field quality team through on-site presence, real-time feedback, and consistent accountability.

• Makes timely field decisions under pressure using inspection data, defect trends, and risk assessments to prevent rework and long-term asset issues.

• Sets and enforces uncompromising safety and workmanship standards for commercial rooftop installations, ensuring compliance with codes, AHJs, and manufacturer requirements.

• Builds a strong quality culture grounded in integrity, continuous improvement, and ownership of long-term system performance beyond project closeout.

Quality Inspections & Verification

• Perform incoming inspections of solar materials including modules, racking systems, inverters, wire, conduit, and hardware

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of rooftop solar installations

• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, electrical schematics, NEC, AHJ, and utility requirements

• Inspect rooftop penetrations, waterproofing, and structural attachments

Electrical & Mechanical Quality Checks

• Verify torque values on mechanical and electrical connections

• Inspect grounding and bonding systems

• Confirm correct labeling, signage, and safety markings

Documentation & Records Management

• Maintain inspection checklists, installation records, and as-builts

• Capture photographic evidence of installation quality

• Support turnover packages for owners, utilities, and AHJs

Nonconformances & Corrective Action

• Identify and document nonconforming work

• Support corrective actions and verify close-out

Compliance & Audits

• Support internal, customer, utility, and AHJ inspections

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with construction, engineering, operations, safety, supply chain, and subcontractors

• Provide real-time quality feedback and support training

Qualifications

• Experience with conducting employee reviews based on identified goals.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or associate degree preferred

• 2+ years of leadership in quality, construction, electrical, or solar roles

• 1–3 years of experience in quality, construction, electrical, or solar roles

• Ability to read construction drawings and electrical schematics

• Familiarity with NEC, OSHA, UL, and local building codes

• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mobile inspection tools

• Valid driver’s license