Program Manager

Position Overview

Xcel Energy is seeking a QA/QC Site Manager to support a greenfield simple cycle combustion turbine project involving the construction of two combustion turbine units. This individual will provide quality oversight on-site, ensuring EPC contractors and vendors comply with quality standards, procedures, specifications, and applicable codes. The role is heavily focused on welding oversight, audits, inspections, turnover documentation review, and quality assurance activities throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Review EPC quality programs, policies, procedures, inspection plans, and turnover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 standards related to power, steam, and process piping.
• Perform field audits, site walks, and inspections to verify contractor adherence to quality procedures.
• Support and review welding oversight activities and code compliance.
• Identify hold points, witness points, and critical inspection/testing milestones.
• Witness hydrotests, pressure testing, and rotating equipment installation activities.
• Provide coaching and subject matter expertise to inspectors and project teams.
• Coordinate with EPC quality managers, inspectors, vendors, and Client Vernova personnel.
• Support supplier and fabrication oversight activities as needed.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of QA/QC or construction quality oversight experience.
• Experience supporting large construction or energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of welding oversight and code compliance.
• Experience with ASME B31.1 and B31.3 standards.
• Auditing and quality surveillance experience.
• Experience with hydrotests, pressure testing, and rotating equipment installation.
• Strong communication and non-authoritative leadership skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with EPC contractors, inspectors, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Former or current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI).
• ASNT VT2 certification experience.
• Experience with API and/or ACI standards.
• Background with civil concrete inspections, rebar, forms, and concrete oversight.
• Experience working for or alongside major EPC firms such as Kiewit, Jacobs, or Burns & McDonnell.
• Previous owner's representative or quality engineering experience.
• Prior experience with combustion turbine projects.