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The Quality Engineer is responsible for quality control processes on a project for assigned scopes of work and may work in partnership with more senior quality managers on larger projects; as well as managing, monitoring, reporting, and analyzing project quality performance and leading corrective/preventive actions for assigned scopes of work.

Lead people

• Foster strong teamwork orientation and be a resource for valuing and promoting diversity

• Build strong cross-cultural relationships and influence others internally and externally at all levels of the organization; resolving cross-cultural conflict in a culturally appropriate way
• Serve as a technical resource and guide for project team staff
• Incorporate Mortenson's quality system on one small to medium-sized project or work in partnership with more senior quality managers on larger projects
• Partner with the project team and senior quality manager in the development and management of integrated plans and provide structure to the integrated planning process for assigned scopes of work

Drive business results

• Implement the Quality Management Plan and system for all assigned divisions of work from notice to proceed through final acceptance by the customer
• Prepare/review coordination drawings for assigned scopes of work
• Develop and understand subcontractor management including scope development and interpretation of plans and specifications
• Oversee the quality inspection of material and work put in place for assigned scopes of work. Interpret drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to determine compliance with contract documents
• Lead project quality control activities (3-Phase Inspection Process) and corrective actions for assigned scopes of work and verify documentation of work put in place for division(s)
• Track and expedite materials and submittals
• Track and document the quality of materials
• Manage Non-Conformance Notices (NCN) and the Request for Information (RFI) process through corrective actions
• Manage Quality Events and corrective actions

• Organize 3rd party peer design reviews and implement recommendations as necessary for assigned scopes of work
• Provide oversight for and coordinate 3rd party testing agencies for assigned scopes of work
• Manage the punch list identification and closeout process
• Assist with the preparation of critical lift plans for project teams
• Participate in Kaizen and rapid process improvement activities
• Manage portions of a project-specific Quality Management Plan for a small to medium-sized project
• Manage single phases of work from submittal development through acceptance with minimal guidance from QM/PM/Supt

Develop talent

• Seek self-development through gathering feedback, new knowledge, and opportunities for personal growth and development
• Train and manage project personnel on their roles, responsibilities, and processes to support Mortenson's Quality System
• Stay knowledgeable and up-to-date on all published technical and installation bulletins/guidelines for assigned divisions of work and equipment
• Provide training for field engineers assigned to the project

Champion customer service

• Discuss and resolve technical issues with customers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Manage simple issues with guidance from the project manager or superintendent. Partner with PM, superintendent, and project team staff to resolve issues
• Ensure that design documents, project plans, means, and methods meet the customer's requirements
• Provide excellent service to enhance customer relationships

Build for the future

• Understand the uses of standard work and capture best practices used on the project. Share best practices with the operating group by developing, authoring, and publishing best practices (and IWI's) for assigned scopes of work
• Identify opportunities to enhance margin and/or minimize risk through means and methods or material selection

Demonstrate character

• Demonstrate business operations and leadership consistent with Mortenson's values
• Model the Mortenson code of ethics at all times
• Promote a respectful environment for all team members
• Lead and promote healthy work/life balance

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year's experience within the design, engineering, construction, or other related industries
• Current BICSI RCDD or BICSI Technician Certification
• Strong understanding of Low Voltage Cabling Systems installation, standards, and best practices
• Strong understanding of optical fiber installation, standards, and best practices for inside plant and outside plant
• Current driver's license
• Oversite of self-perform construction projects
• Ability to conduct a constructability review, quality review of design documents, shop drawing review, and submittal review for assigned scopes of work
• Understanding of the design-bid-build process.
• Possess good mechanical aptitude and develop knowledge in the use of large cranes, mechanical systems, and utility-based medium and high voltage electrical systems
• Self-starter, independent worker, computer literate
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Basic knowledge of construction processes, systems, and project management
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.