Operating Group Quality Director - Solar

Mortenson • Full-time • Remote • 1w ago

Description

In partnership with the Operating Group Leadership and the Quality Department, the Operating Group Quality Director is responsible for strategically managing quality within the Solar operating group and ensuring the system is fully implemented and operating in accordance with group and company requirements.

Location: Any home base location in the continental United States; preference given to those that can work from our MN-HQ or any regional office

Travel: up to 50%

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

Supports and encourages team member career learning and development

Coaches and mentors the project teams

Assist in identifying, hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, and promoting other quality professionals in the group

Identify opportunities to enhance margin and/or minimize risk on projects through means-and-methods, supplier/material selection, and/or design standardization

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

Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

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 includes 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 - $205,000. (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. 

Let’s Redefine Possible® 

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.