Quality Manager - Crane
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Engineering
Operations Manager, Quality Engineering
Overview
Quality Manager
- Crane
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Quality Manager
- Crane with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise; along with the capability to creatively solve problems and bring together viable solutions. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important.
The Quality Manager will lead, manage, document, monitor, and analyze the quality system on medium to large projects. Also, ensure necessary corrective and preventative actions are taken.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities
- Overall familiarity with crane logistics, comprehension of crane manuals, and familiarity with crane industry safety requirements.
- General familiarity with all crane operations, limitations and chart variations.
- Wind specific lift permitting
- Wind specific FLAC data use and implementation
- Wind specific sail factor implementation
- Act as an additional resource for the rest of the company outside of wind, including explanation of permits and use cases.
- Support refreshing crane training documentation
- Support the advancement of the Crane Tracking system to ensure Mortenson has a world-class preventative training and systems.
- Lead Mortenson's quality system on medium to large projects
- Implement Quality Management Plan from start to final acceptance
- Establish and lead quality control initiatives and corrective actions
- Review project plans for quality requirements
- Manage Quality Events, punch lists, and Non-Conformance Notices
- Resolve issues with/without guidance from Project Manager or Superintendent
- Oversee third-party design and testing agencies
- Manage subcontracts and suppliers, including quality program reviews
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field
- Minimum three years' experience in the design, engineering, or construction industry with experience leading a project's quality system
- Strong attention to detail to organize and manage multiple project tasks
- Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Primavera Unifier
- Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
- 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 with issue management and inspection of work put in place
- Completed training in basic project management and supervision
- Current driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Crane application and mechanical understanding of the various systems that we analyze for lifts.
- Ability to use lift permit and explain matting concepts, distribution, etc.
- Geotechnical understanding of soils and reactions and failure modes.
- Knowledge of testing methods and tools for differing soil types.
- Ability to connect with various audiences to ensure training is being understood – craft workers, operators, riggers, site supervision, safety professionals.
- Sharing lessons learned from within the company and the industry – Best Practices, Investigation Results, Future initiatives
- Medical and prescription drug plans with 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 $100,100 MIN - $150,200 MAX. (Actual range is higher for certain office locations: Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Washington, D.C.).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible…
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