Quality Manager

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Quality Manager who can interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities, creatively problem-solve, and bring together viable solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with attention to detail, are essential.

About the role

The Quality Manager will lead, manage, document, monitor, and analyze the quality system on medium to large projects, ensuring necessary corrective and preventative actions are implemented.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mortenson’s quality system on medium to large projects
• Implement Quality Management Plan from start to final acceptance
• Establish and lead quality control initiatives and corrective actions
• Review project plans for quality requirements
• Manage Quality Events, punch list, and Non-Conformance Notices
• Resolve issues with or without guidance from Project Manager or Superintendent
• Oversee third-party design and testing agencies
• Manage subcontracts and suppliers, including quality program reviews
• Coach and mentor Field and Project Engineers, manage career development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field
• Minimum three years’ experience in the design, engineering, or construction industry with experience leading a project’s quality system
• Strong attention to detail to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Primavera Unifier
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of one or more quality systems: Malcolm Baldridge, ISO 9000, Lean, Kaizen, Army Corps of Engineers, Mortenson’s Quality System, continuous improvement, value streams, etc.
• Experience with issue management and inspection of work put in place
• Completed training in basic project management and supervision
• Current driver’s license

Benefits

Benefits offered for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft employees working 25+ hours per week:

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $100,100 - $150,200. Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), Mortenson’s expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.