Job Description

Operating Group Quality Director

Mortenson is currently seeking a Operating Group Quality Director that is responsible for strategically managing quality within an operating group and ensuring the system is fully implemented and operating in accordance with group and company requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Operating Group towards continuous quality improvement including ability to resolve technical issues with suppliers, trade partners, customers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

• Lead, oversee and serve as a resource for Quality Managers, Operating Group Leadership, PXs/PMs, and Superintendents

• Proven ability to resolve cross-cultural conflict in a culturally appropriate way

• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence others at all levels of the organization and with external partners to drive results

• Lead the vision, definition, implementation, and management of the Quality System for the Group to ensure alignment with the company’s Quality System, objectives, and goals

• Lead and manage the group’s training on the Quality System and processes for all personnel

• Lead setting the standards for and monitoring Group Quality performance

• Lead Group wide dashboard and Quality data collection, reporting, and analysis

• Establish and lead quality initiatives for the group including the Group’s identification, documentation, root cause and trend analysis and corrective action system for significant Quality Issues/Events including call back and warranty issues.

• Oversees the group’s Quality incident reporting, root cause analysis, and preventative actions

• Develops leaders through active career sponsorship and providing the right responsibilities and work assignments to cultivate growth and development

• Support and encourages team member career learning and development

• Coaches and mentors, the project teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is preferred, or equivalent experience is required. Advanced degrees will also be considered.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience within Engineering or Construction industry as a Lead Quality Manager.

• Demonstrated experience working in a Design/Build environment

• Current driver’s license

• Excellent understanding of construction processes, systems, project management, costs, and financial risks

• Strong knowledge of design and construction contracts

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in quality systems like Malcolm Baldrige, ISO 9000:2015, Army Corps of Engineers, ASQ, Lean/Kaizen, or similar

• Demonstrated understanding of A/E business and client’s business interest

• Ability to travel up to, some months 50% or more to visit the Operating Group projects supported by this role

• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / 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

The base pay range for this role is $136,600 - $205,00 (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.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our 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), our 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.