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Position: Quality Coordinator III (AWS/CWI) - Construction
Location: 61 Lee Road 335, Salem AL, 36874 Travel Required between Georgia project sites
Duration: 3 Years
Client: Southern Company Services
Position Overview
The Quality Coordinator III serves as a Site Construction Quality Coordinator supporting Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Solar, and related utility construction projects across Georgia. This role provides on-site quality oversight to ensure contractor work complies with specifications, codes, and project standards.
Two regional assignments:
- Macon Area: Wadley, Warner Robins, Dublin, Albany
- Marietta Area: Cartersville, Newnan, Gainesville, Rome
The ideal candidate has strong weld inspection expertise, deep knowledge of construction quality standards, and the ability to operate independently across multiple job sites.
Key Responsibilities
Project Quality Oversight
- Assist project management in developing and implementing project quality plans
- Oversee onsite contractors to ensure work meets specifications and standards
- Perform quality surveillances to verify compliance with codes and requirements
- Develop and maintain surveillance schedules
Inspection & Compliance
- Review and monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- Verify adherence to hold points and witness points
- Conduct weld inspection and weld mapping
- Ensure compliance with:
- ASME
- AWS
- ANSI
- ASTM
- ACI
- Other applicable industry standards
Documentation & Process Support
- Assist in development of site-specific quality procedures and guidelines
- Review quality documentation and inspection reports
- Support preventative maintenance documentation
- Participate in pre-bid, pre-mobilization, and contractor meetings to clarify quality expectations
Collaboration & Coordination
- Support construction and project management in maintaining overall project quality
- Communicate proactively with field teams and contractors
- Function independently or within team environments
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in construction quality oversight
OR - 4-year degree in related field + CWI/AWS certification
- CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) / AWS certification required
- Working knowledge of welding inspection standards and mapping
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong understanding of industry codes and standards
- Effective communication and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
- AMPP / NACE certification
- Experience supporting BESS or Solar construction projects
- Utility-scale construction experience
Core Competencies
- Construction quality management
- Weld inspection and documentation
- Regulatory and standards compliance
- Multi-site coordination
- Self-starter with proactive mindset
