Site Quality Manager - Hydropower Projects (USA)
Site Quality Manager - Hydropower Projects (USA - Various Locations)
We are supporting multiple large-scale hydropower developments across the United States and are seeking experienced Site Quality Managers with strong exposure to hydropower equipment manufacturing and supplier quality oversight. These are long-term, site-based assignments on flagship energy infrastructure projects.
Project Details
Location: United States - Various Project Sites
Sector: Hydropower
Duration: Approximately 18-24 months (project dependent)
Start: ASAP / Flexible
Work Authorization: Candidates must have the right to work in the United States
Role Overview
The Site Quality Manager will lead quality assurance and quality control activities across site execution and equipment manufacturing interfaces.
The role requires close coordination with turbine, generator, and structural component manufacturers to ensure all equipment complies fully with project specifications, technical standards, and contractual requirements prior to delivery and installation.
This is a critical position bridging factory quality processes and site installation performance on complex hydroelectric infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and manage the Project Quality Management System (QMS) on site
Oversee QA/QC activities across civil, structural, and electromechanical scopes
Conduct inspection and acceptance activities for structural and electromechanical components at supplier facilities
Review and validate manufacturer quality documentation, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), procedures, and inspection records
Perform component inspections and support manufacturers in meeting project quality requirements
Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), audits, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and quality reporting processes
Interface closely with site construction teams, OEMs, suppliers, and the client to ensure alignment between manufacturing quality standards and site installation requirements
Key Requirements
Demonstrated experience as a Site Quality Manager or QA/QC Manager on large hydropower or heavy infrastructure projects
Strong background working directly with hydropower equipment manufacturers (turbines, generators, gates, steel structures, penstocks, or similar)
Solid understanding of manufacturing quality systems, inspection protocols, and acceptance procedures
Experience conducting factory inspections and managing supplier quality programmes
Ability to work full-time on site for the duration of the project
Fluency in English required
Contract
Long-term contract (approximately 18-24 months depending on assignment)
Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and project scope
Confidential discussions are being held with experienced hydropower quality professionals currently active in the U.S. market or open to domestic relocation.
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Site Quality Manager - Hydropower Projects (USA)
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