Senior Quality Systems Lead - Construction Excellence

Socket.dev; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead and optimize the quality system across major projects. You will plan, implement, and monitor quality programs, drive corrective actions, and mentor quality professionals to ensure compliance and excellence.

The role requires a strong background in design/build, quality systems, and continuous improvement, with a valid driver’s license and the ability to coordinate across divisions on complex projects.

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 or more quality systems: 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

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Coach and mentor Quality Managers, Engineers, and others within the operating group
• Train and manage project personnel on the roles, responsibilities, and processes to support Mortenson’s Quality System
• Train Kaizen event roles or visual management

Skills

Quality system leadership

Construction quality control

Issue management

Kaizen/Lean knowledge

Education

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

7+ years in design/engineering/construction with quality leadership

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead and optimize the quality system across major projects. You will plan, implement, and monitor quality programs, drive corrective actions, and mentor quality professionals to ensure compliance and excellence.

The role requires a strong background in design/build, quality systems, and continuous improvement, with a valid driver’s license and the ability to coordinate across divisions on complex projects.