Quality Manager – Utilities, Civil

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Oversee multiple quality management aspects for underground utility construction, encompassing stormwater, duct bank, wastewater, and water systems.

• Assist in the development, execution, and ongoing enhancement of quality management protocols and processes.

• Ensure that project teams establish and adhere to quality requirements, standards, and documentation practices correctly.

• Analyze and interpret project specifications, contract stipulations, and utility quality standards across various owners and projects.

• Coordinate and facilitate testing activities and requirements, including pressure testing, hydrology testing, and other utility system validation processes.

• Collaborate with project teams and contractors to guarantee that testing programs are well-planned, executed, and documented.

• Provide expertise in Quality Management (QM) methodologies, procedures, and best practices.

• Conduct quality assessments, audits, inspections, and follow-up actions to promote compliance and continuous improvement.

• Work alongside project managers, field teams, contractors, and stakeholders to address quality-related concerns and implement corrective measures.

• Track and convey quality performance metrics, risks, trends, and areas for enhancement.

• Act as a remote quality resource, with regular travel to project locations as required.

• Lead quality initiatives and potentially manage and cultivate a quality team as project demands expand.

• Utilize experience in large-scale utility infrastructure projects, particularly focusing on underground utility systems and construction quality.

• Maintain a strong understanding of construction specifications, standards, and technical documentation, with the capability to interpret complex project requirements and apply them consistently across diverse project settings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• At least three years of experience in the design, engineering, or construction industry, with a focus on leading a project’s quality system.

• Strong attention to detail to effectively organize and manage multiple project tasks.

• Basic understanding of construction law and commonly accepted business practices.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Primavera Unifier.

• Demonstrated positive 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, value streams, etc.

• Experience in issue management and inspection of completed work.

• Completed training in basic project management and supervision.

• Current driver’s license.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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.