Senior Quality Manager
Mortenson · Itasca, IL
- On site
- Full-time
- $175,000 / year
- Itasca, IL
Job highlights
- Lead quality system on significant projects.
- Manage quality control and corrective actions.
- Coach and mentor quality teams.
- Implement Mortenson's Quality Management Plan.
- Requires Bachelor's degree and 7+ years experience.
About the role
Senior Quality Manager
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Quality Manager to lead, manage, document, monitor, and analyze the quality system on one or more significant projects; and lead necessary corrective and preventive actions.
Responsibilities
- Incorporate and lead Mortenson’s quality system on one or more significant projects: Lead planning, development, and implementation of the Quality Management Plan and system for all work divisions from notice to proceed through final customer acceptance.
- Establish and lead quality control initiatives, activities (three Phase Inspection Process), and corrective actions.
- Review project plans for quality requirements prior to issue for Construction drawings.
- Manage Quality Events and corrective actions.
- Manage the punch list identification and closeout process.
- Manage Non-Conformance Notices and the Request for Information process through corrective actions.
- Manage and resolve issues with and without guidance from the Project Manager or Superintendent.
- Coach and mentor Quality Managers, Engineers, and others within the operating group: Provide job assignments and manage career development.
- Train and manage project personnel on the roles, responsibilities, and processes to support Mortenson’s Quality System.
- Train Kaizen event roles or visual management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field.
- Minimum seven years of experience in the design, engineering, or construction industry; with experience leading a project’s quality system.
- Knowledge of one of more quality systems: i.e., Malcolm Baldridge, ISO 9000, Lean, Kaizen, Army Corps of Engineers, Mortenson’s Quality System, continuous improvement, value streams, etc.
- Experience in Design/Build.
- Experience with issue management, and inspection of work put in place.
- Current driver’s license.
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 $116,900 - $175,400. (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.
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.
Key skills/competency
- Quality Management
- Construction Quality
- Project Management
- ISO 9000
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen
- Corrective Actions
- Inspection
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- Senior Quality Manager
- Quality Management
- Construction Quality
- Project Management
- ISO 9000
- Lean
- Kaizen
- Corrective Actions
- Inspection
- Leadership
- Construction
- Engineering
- Design Build
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience leading quality systems in construction or engineering projects, emphasizing your knowledge of ISO 9000, Lean, or Kaizen.
- Showcase leadership: Detail your experience coaching and mentoring quality teams, and managing project personnel.
- Understand Mortenson's values: Research their commitment to quality, innovation, and impact in the built environment.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss specific examples of quality initiatives, corrective actions, and issue resolution you've managed.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical salary range for a Senior Quality Manager at Mortenson?
- The base pay range for the Senior Quality Manager role at Mortenson is $116,900 - $175,400. Specific office locations like Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, and Washington D.C. may offer higher compensation. Actual salary is determined by individual skills, experience, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for an incentive plan.
- Does Mortenson offer visa sponsorship for the Senior Quality Manager position?
- No, Mortenson does not offer visa sponsorship for this Senior Quality Manager position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- What educational background is required for the Senior Quality Manager role?
- A Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or an equivalent field, is required for the Senior Quality Manager position.
- What are the key quality systems knowledge areas for this role?
- Knowledge of quality systems such as Malcolm Baldridge, ISO 9000, Lean, Kaizen, Army Corps of Engineers, Mortenson’s Quality System, continuous improvement, or value streams is highly valued for the Senior Quality Manager role.
- What kind of benefits does Mortenson offer its employees?
- Mortenson offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401k with a generous match, paid time off, employer-paid life and disability insurance, mental health resources, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.
- How long does the application process typically take at Mortenson?
- Mortenson job postings are typically open for a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. The exact duration of the hiring process can vary.
- What specific construction industry experience is needed for this Senior Quality Manager job?
- A minimum of seven years of experience in the design, engineering, or construction industry is required, with a specific emphasis on leading a project's quality system and experience in Design/Build projects.
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