Mortenson Construction

Operating Group Quality Director

Mortenson Construction$136K — $205K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management preferred, with equivalent experience accepted.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Lead Quality Manager in the Engineering or Construction industry.
  • Demonstrated experience in Design/Build environments is required.
  • Current driver's license is mandatory.
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, project management, and financial risks.
  • Expertise in quality systems like Malcolm Baldrige, ISO 9000:2015, or Lean/Kaizen is essential.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% or more as required for project oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives for continuous quality improvement across the Operating Group.
  • Oversee and mentor Quality Managers and Operating Group Leadership.
  • Resolve cross-cultural conflicts effectively within teams and with partners.
  • Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to drive quality results.
  • Implement and manage the Quality System in alignment with company goals.
  • Lead training on Quality processes for personnel at all levels.
  • Establish monitoring standards for Group Quality performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans with vision coverage included.
  • Generous 401k retirement plan with employer match.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave options.
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education.
  • Concierge mental health services and extensive work-life resources available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Operating Group Quality Director

SUMMARY

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 Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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