Civil/Mechanical Quality Manager

Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is a premier energy services company delivering comprehensive solutions across the evolving energy landscape. While rooted in over 75 years of excellence in offshore and onshore construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry, GIS has expanded its capabilities to include large-scale utility solar farm construction projects. Our continued commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence allows us to support both traditional and renewable energy sectors with the same trusted expertise.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Civil & Mechanical Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality and compliance of all civil and mechanical scopes of work on large utility-scale solar farm projects. This role provides strategic quality oversight, develops and implements Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), manages Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) processes, and drives continuous improvement across foundational, structural, mechanical, and balance-of-plant systems. The Civil & Mechanical Quality Manager ensures work meets contractual requirements, regulatory standards, industry codes, and project specifications while fostering a culture of accountability, precision, and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

- Oversees quality inspections for all civil construction activities including earthworks, foundations, concrete, drainage, and access roads to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and environmental requirements.

- Ensures civil work integrates seamlessly with mechanical and electrical scopes across solar farm installations.

- Manages quality oversight of mechanical work including racking systems, trackers, torquing, structural components, and balance-of-plant assemblies.

- Verifies mechanical installations adhere to manufacturer requirements, project standards, and engineering documentation.

- Develops, implements, and maintains ITPs for civil and mechanical works, including hold points, witness points, and acceptance criteria.

- Ensures ITPs are aligned with project specifications, codes, engineering requirements, and client expectations.

- Trains site teams and subcontractors on ITP compliance, inspection documentation, and quality procedures.

- Leads identification, documentation, and resolution of NCRs related to civil and mechanical scopes.

- Implements structured RCCA processes to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence.

- Tracks NCRs from initiation through closure, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions are completed.

- Communicates NCR trends, quality risks, and RCCA outcomes to leadership and project stakeholders.

- Establishes and enforces document control protocols for SOPs, QAPs, ITPs, NCRs, and audit evidence.

- Maintains strict version control of all civil and mechanical quality documents to ensure teams operate from current approved revisions.

- Coordinates quality documentation reviews, approvals, and submissions with project management and engineering teams.

- Archives and safeguards inspection records, test reports, and quality evidence for regulatory and audit readiness.

- Provides structured reporting on documentation status, ITP progress, NCR closures, and overall project quality performance.

- Collaborates with construction managers, subcontractors, environmental teams, and commissioning groups to resolve quality issues in real time.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related discipline preferred.

- Minimum of five (5) years of quality management experience on large-scale infrastructure, utility, or renewable energy projects.

- Experience with solar, substation, or EPC civil and mechanical construction highly preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

- None Required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Strong knowledge of civil construction methods including earthworks, concrete foundations, piling, grading, and drainage systems.

- Strong understanding of mechanical installation requirements for racking, trackers, structural steel, and torque procedures.

- Proficiency in developing, implementing, and managing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).

- Skilled in NCR management, RCCA methodologies, and quality control processes.

- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems, ASTM standards, ACI standards, AWS requirements, and industry-specific renewable energy specifications.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor diverse teams.

- Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.

- Ability to build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement across project teams.

- Ability to collaborate effectively with construction, engineering, environmental, and subcontractor groups.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability to travel frequently to job sites and work in fast-paced field environments.

- Ability to walk long distances, navigate uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods during field inspections.

- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands/fingers for extended periods while performing inspections or reviewing documents.

EEOC Statement:

Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $124,800.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience with Pro-Core

Work Location: In person