Project Quality Manager (Construction & Facilities)

The Role:As the Project Quality Manager, you will be playing a critical role in the construction of Tesla’s first lithium refinery plant near Corpus Christi, TX. You will proactively support the Site Manager in ensuring site quality standards are maintained in accordance with Tesla expectations and contract documents. You will be responsible for all QA/QC processes and procedures on the project site. This role will require collaboration across functional groups to ensure safe and quality installations. This is a role that requires sound technical judgment and creative problem-solving skills to support field operations.Responsibilities:Review and approve contractor site quality plans and proceduresDevelop/review Inspection Test Plans (ITP’s) per project specificationsOversee all site QA/QC processes, procedures, testing, and inspections for self-perform and contractor construction workManagement of site RFI/FCN/NCR processesEstablish and manage site turnover documentation requirementsCoordinate and schedule resources to provide appropriate inspection and testing for all construction efforts on a daily and weekly basisMay supervise a portion or all of the quality team assigned to projectEnsure all Field Quality Engineers have appropriate training and verifications for the types of construction activities they will be overseeingOversee investigations and resolutions of quality-related issuesCoordinate third-party inspections as requiredSupport development/review of project scopes of work, work plans, and resource requirementsEnsure all field activities are being executed per project specifications, procedures, and current design documents.Lead development of site-specific quality proceduresCoordinate receipt inspections of owner-furnished equipment and materialsDevelop and maintain log of transfers of custody of equipment and materials between Tesla and contractorsGenerate assessment reports and attend high-level meetings to discuss findingsInitiate and perform contractor, fabricator, and internal quality audits as needed to ensure compliance to applicable requirementsForecasts job hours and monitors charges to project quality budgetEmploy a can-do attitude, quickly working through challenges with all stakeholders while proactively seeking creative solutionsQualifications:Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or civil preferred)10+ years of relevant industry experience in a multi-disciplinary QC/QA role (heavy industrial, oil & gas, complex chemical plants)Previous practical experience on $500M+ projects, preferably with experience on both “owner” and “contractor” sidePrior experience managing a construction site QA/QC program including knowledge of construction industry codes (AWS, ASME, NFPA, NEC, ACI, etc)Prior experience performing quality auditsBroad knowledge of the quality principles and their application to engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, and commissioningKnowledge of the application of corrective actions to reconcile nonconforming conditionsKnowledge of regulatory requirements which impact the quality programAbility to navigate between QC requirements of self-perform construction and QA oversight of sub-contractor constructionExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsAbility to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specificationsHigh proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and scheduling software (Microsoft Projects)Proven ability to identify field issues and propose efficient solutionsAbility to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive goals