Travel-Ready Field Quality Engineer - Construction

Mortenson; United States; On-site; USD 76,600 - 95,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee quality control processes on assigned project scopes and partner with senior quality managers on larger projects. The role involves traveling up to 100% and leading corrective and preventive actions from notice to proceed through final acceptance.

Responsibilities include conducting quality inspections, managing NCNs and RFIs, and training staff on Mortenson’s Quality System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year of experience within the design, engineering, or construction industry.
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to conduct constructability reviews, quality reviews of design documents, shop drawing reviews, and submittal reviews for assigned scopes of work.
• Knowledge of the design‑bid‑build process.
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge in the use of large cranes, mechanical systems, and utility‑based medium and high voltage electrical systems.
• Self‑starter, independent worker, and computer literate.
• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Basic knowledge of construction processes, systems, and project management.
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong teamwork orientation and promote diversity.
• Build strong cross‑cultural relationships and influence others at all levels, resolving cross‑cultural conflicts appropriately.
• Serve as a technical resource and guide for project team staff.
• Implement the Quality Management Plan and system for all assigned divisions of work from notice to proceed through final acceptance.
• Oversee quality inspection of materials and work, conduct quality inspections, and identify non‑conformances with project requirements.
• Manage Non‑Conformance Notices (NCN) and the Request for Information (RFI) process through corrective actions.
• Train and manage project personnel on their roles, responsibilities, and processes to support Mortenson’s Quality System.
• Discuss and resolve technical issues with customers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, ensuring design documents meet customer requirements.
• Capture and share best practices used on the project, and identify opportunities to enhance margin or minimize risk through means‑and‑methods or material selection.
• Effectively work and build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Active listening

Self-starter

Cross-cultural

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Crane knowledge

Constructability reviews

Design document reviews

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Civil/Architectural Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

NA

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee quality control processes on assigned project scopes and partner with senior quality managers on larger projects. The role involves traveling up to 100% and leading corrective and preventive actions from notice to proceed through final acceptance.

Responsibilities include conducting quality inspections, managing NCNs and RFIs, and training staff on Mortenson’s Quality System.