Senior Quality Manager

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 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 in Design/Build
• Experience with issue management, and inspection of work put in place
• Current driver's license

A few benefits offered include:

• 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.

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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.

Job Info:

• Job Identification 22430
• Job Category Quality
• Posting Date 05/18/2026, 09:30 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1540 Gurler Rd, Dekalb, IL, 60115, US