Quality Inspector – Shuttler BESS Project

DESCRIPTION

Location: Oregon, USA

Project: Shuttler Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Estimated Start Date: January 2027

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced On-Site Construction Quality Professional to support the Shuttler BESS project in Oregon. This individual will work directly with construction and project delivery teams, acting as the Owner’s Representative to oversee quality standards and verify that construction activities comply with engineering designs, project specifications, contractual requirements, applicable codes, and project quality procedures.

The role focuses on field inspections, implementation of the Project Delivery Quality Management System (PDQMS), identification and control of critical-to-quality (CTQ) activities, and prevention and resolution of quality issues throughout the EPC construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and quality verifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support the implementation of the Project Delivery Quality Management System (PDQMS).
• Develop and implement the site quality plan in alignment with project risks, contractual obligations, and quality requirements.
• Monitor and audit the contractor’s quality control program and field QA/QC activities.
• Identify critical-to-quality (CTQ) activities and mitigate quality risks early in construction.
• Verify construction work against approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Review contractor quality documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, test reports, quality logs, deficiencies, punch lists, and issue resolutions.
• Ensure proper site document control, including the use, distribution, revision, and withdrawal of construction drawings.
• Coordinate with contractor QA/QC teams, construction managers, discipline engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support audits of contractor inspections and witness tests to verify workmanship and material compliance.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions and escalate unresolved quality issues to the Owner’s project leadership.
• Support turnover documentation and compilation of the final quality dossier.
• Provide regular quality status updates and participate in project quality meetings and reviews.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout construction.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in construction Quality Management.
• At least 3 years in a decision-making role, such as managing teams, leading quality activities, or overseeing project outcomes.
• Strong field QA/QC experience, including inspections, quality documentation, and contractor oversight.
• Familiarity with applicable local regulations, building codes, engineering specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as an Owner’s Representative or in construction project management.
• Experience in BESS, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, or other relevant construction projects.
• Certified Construction Quality Manager (CCQM) certification through ASQ.
• ISO 9001 or other Quality Management System (QMS) certification.
• Experience reviewing ITPs, NCRs, RFIs, corrective actions, punch lists, and turnover documentation.