Quality Manager - Construction Projects Leader

Mortenson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality system on medium to large projects across our Iowa operations. The role requires proactive problem-solving, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with engineers, field staff, and suppliers.

You will drive corrective actions, manage quality events, and mentor engineers, while ensuring compliance with Mortenson's standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Possess 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: i.e., 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

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/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.

Skills

Quality management

Team leadership

Excel

Primavera Unifier

Quality systems

Issue management

Project supervision

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Eng or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera Unifier

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the quality system on medium to large projects across our Iowa operations. The role requires proactive problem-solving, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with engineers, field staff, and suppliers.

You will drive corrective actions, manage quality events, and mentor engineers, while ensuring compliance with Mortenson's standards and industry best practices.