Construction Quality Manager - Solar

Mortenson•Robbinsdale, MN

4d•$100,100 - $150,200•Remote

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for its Solar group. The role leads, manages, documents, monitors, and analyzes the quality system across an assigned regional project portfolio, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are taken and project teams are staffed, trained, and aligned by scope. The position requires flexibility, resourcefulness, initiative, sound problem-solving, professionalism, confidentiality, strong communication, and attention to detail when working with field, office, and customer-facing teams. The home base may be anywhere in the continental United States, with preference for candidates in Texas or Oklahoma. Travel is typically 25% to 50%, and may reach 75% during busier periods. The role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. The base pay range is $100,100–$150,200, with higher ranges in certain office locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil or architectural engineering, construction management, or an equivalent field.
At least three years of experience in the design, engineering, manufacturing, or construction industry, including experience leading a quality system.
At least one to two years of people-management experience.
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
Basic understanding of construction law, EPC contracts, customer requirements, and generally accepted business practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, ArcGIS, and Build Cognition.
Positive and professional attitude and strong customer-service skills.
Knowledge of one or more quality systems, such as Malcolm Baldridge, ISO 9000, Lean, Kaizen, Army Corps of Engineers, Mortenson’s Quality System, continuous improvement, or value streams.
Experience with issue management, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and inspection of work put in place.
Completed training in basic project management and supervision.
Current driver’s license.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Solar or renewables experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Mortenson’s quality system for an assigned regional project portfolio.
Oversee Project Quality Plan (PQP) and quality management planning and execution from notice to proceed through final acceptance.
Oversee the 3-Phase Process, DFW-ITP planning, quality staffing, and training.
Establish and lead quality initiatives.
Support supplier and design excellence for the Solar group portfolio by partnering with design, supply chain, and project teams to strengthen quality requirements and design-to-field quality checks.
Write, review, and update quality procedures, process maps, and standard work to support consistent execution, incorporate lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement.
Review project specifications for quality requirements.
Manage quality incidents and reporting, and non-conformance notices.
Resolve issues with or without guidance.
Partner with third-party design and testing agencies.
Partner with subcontractors and suppliers, including conducting quality program reviews.
Coach and mentor Quality Engineers and manage their career development.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
Dental plan.
401(k) retirement plan with a 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.
Incentive plan eligibility.