Director Technical Operations Jobs in Solon, IA (NOW HIRING)

Company: Loenbro, LLC 
Business Unit/Department: Operations - Quality 
Location: Regional Office / Field-Based 
Reports to: Vice President of Quality 
Employment Type: Full-Time 
FLSA Classification: Exempt 

About Loenbro 

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach-every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care. 

At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise elevates operational performance, strengthens quality outcomes, and enhances the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.  

Job Summary 

The Regional Director of Quality is a key operational and technical leader responsible for driving quality excellence across a defined multi-state region. This role ensures adherence to Loenbro's Quality Management System (QMS), fosters continuous improvement, and provides hands-on support to field operations, fabrication, and project teams. 

This director-level leader works closely with the VP of Quality, Regional Operations leadership, Safety, and project teams to ensure disciplined execution, compliance with customer and regulatory standards, and consistent application of quality processes. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong technical and operational insight-capable of connecting field activities, documentation, and inspection readiness with quality outcomes and customer expectations.  

Essential Job Responsibilities 

Regional Quality Leadership & Field Partnership 

• Serve as the primary quality leader for the region, partnering with Regional Operations Directors, project managers, and site leadership to ensure high-quality execution on all work. 

• Act as a strategic advisor to operational leaders, translating quality insights into actionable improvements and risk mitigation strategies. 

• Maintain strong presence in the field-conducting project visits, job walks, inspections, and readiness assessments to proactively surface and resolve quality risks. 

Quality Systems, Standards & Compliance 

• Implement and uphold Loenbro's QMS, policies, procedures, and discipline-specific standards across all regional work. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and customer specifications (e.g., ASME, AWS, API, NEC, NDE/NDT standards). 

• Oversee quality documentation, submittals, inspection plans, test packages, and turnover packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 

Inspection, Testing & Technical Oversight 

• Provide hands-on leadership for regional inspection and quality teams, ensuring proper execution of welding inspections, mechanical/electrical inspections, testing, and NDE/NDT activities. 

• Support project managers with quality-critical planning, pre-job readiness reviews, and customer-specific quality requirements. 

• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action processes for nonconformances, quality incidents, and customer complaints. 

Performance Reporting, Metrics & Operational Insight 

• Monitor and report regional quality KPIs, trends, and emerging risks to the VP of Quality and regional operations leadership. 

• Review project performance indicators including rework rates, inspection findings, test outcomes, and documentation accuracy. 

• Partner with Technology and Operations to enhance dashboards and reporting tools that improve visibility and decision-making.  

Training, Capability Building & Continuous Improvement 

• Develop and deliver regional training programs covering quality standards, documentation expectations, inspection readiness, and discipline-specific requirements. 

• Coach project teams on best practices for weld quality, installation quality, testing protocols, and documentation accuracy. 

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, driving standardization and reducing rework, variation, and quality issues across the region. 

Customer & External Stakeholder Engagement 

• Serve as a regional point of contact for customer quality leaders, third-party inspectors, and regulatory authorities. 

• Support pre-construction meetings, customer audits, and project kickoffs to ensure clarity of quality expectations. 

Key Qualifications 

• 8-12+ years of progressive quality or technical leadership experience in construction, industrial services, energy, or manufacturing environments. 

• Strong technical foundation in industrial quality disciplines (e.g., welding, mechanical, electrical, NDE/NDT, instrumentation). 

• Experience supporting multi-site, project-based operations with diverse scopes and customer requirements. 

• Proven ability to influence operational leaders and connect quality outcomes to field execution. 

• Demonstrated success driving compliance, standardization, and continuous improvement. 

• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to operate with urgency and judgment. 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, or related field). 

• Industry certifications (e.g., CWI, NDT Level II/III, API, ASQ certifications) strongly preferred. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. 

Work Environment: 

• Indoor office setting with controlled temperature. 

• Frequent visits to outdoor industrial sites with exposure to weather extremes. 

• Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and other environmental factors. 

• Travel requirements: approximately 30-40%. 

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies.  

Benefits 

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match 

• Performance-based bonus plan 

• Long-term incentives 

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay 

• Life and disability insurance 

• Professional development and training opportunities 

• Employee assistance program (EAP) 

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.  

Our Core Values (LEAD) 

Guided by Core Values (LEAD) and grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to join a company that leads by: 

L - Living with Integrity 
E - Exceeding Expectations 
A - Acting with Urgency 
D - Delivering Excellence 

...we want to hear from you. 
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.