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Responsible for overseeing field quality execution by ensuring inspection readiness, compliance controls, and standardized processes are implemented across projects. This position supports Field Quality Managers through coaching, audits, training, and site engagement while assisting teams in resolving nonconformances and performing root cause analysis. The Quality Manager drives continuous improvement by developing quality standards, monitoring performance metrics, and implementing lessons learned and Lean practices, while promoting adherence to the Quality program across the organization.

Location & Travel Details: You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position (up to 100%), where you will be onsite at a project location. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-16 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses.  A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided.  Our company has one of the industry leading rotational programs as well, with routine travel home from the jobsite. 

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. 

Essential Job Funcations:

• Participate in scope-specific pre-construction meetings to verify quality requirements and controls are properly established
• Review and implement the Field Quality manager Task Matrix to ensure consistent field quality execution
• Develop standardized Master Table of Contents (TOC) and project-specific TOCs for all scopes of work
• Develop and implement Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) including templates, inspection frequency, validation methods, and processes
• Configure and maintain inspection forms and inspection details within Procore
• Review and share quality metrics, identify trends, and implement preventive measures
• Facilitate periodic meetings with Quality Directors and project teams to gather feedback on Field Quality Manager performance
• Coach, mentor, and support Field Quality Managers upon site assignment and throughout project execution
• Review Field Quality Manager performance evaluations and disciplinary actions; advise on staffing decisions including promotion, deployment, or reassignment
• Coordinate and develop training programs for Field Quality Managers and Field Engineers
• Travel to project sites to verify performance, provide training, mentorship, and operational support
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers to investigate and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) in Procore
• Support determination of immediate and long-term nonconformance resolutions, including engineering dispositions and warranty considerations
• Coordinate with Procurement and vendors on cost recovery actions related to quality issues
• Develop and facilitate Lessons Learned, Quality Alerts, SOPs, observations, and benchmarking initiatives
• Implement and monitor quality best practices, controls, and systems across projects
• Review and approve Lessons Learned and Quality Alerts in Zavanta and assist with SOP updates
• Support development and maintenance of Smartsheet field documentation systems (Wind projects)
• Lead development of quality-related training courses and ensure field personnel are trained on applicable scopes
• Lead or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions, and risk mitigation plans
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies and problem-solving practices
• Promote and communicate adherence to the Quality Program, Quality Plan, and associated procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in quality, communication, business, industrial technology, construction, science, engineering, or related field
• Three years’ experience in Quality Management or continuous improvement in construction

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
• Ability to communicate complex and technical information clearly to both technical and non- technical audiences
• Familiarity with quality control software and data analysis tools such as Procore, Project Sight,
• Learning Management System (LMS), and Zavanta
• Understanding of quality management system (QMS) and processes and procedures
• Hight attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts, or governmental regulations
• Write reports, technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, business correspondence, and document quality related issues and activities
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, statistics, and geometry
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in standardized situations
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Strong time management skills including setting clear deadlines, prioritization, task breakdown, organization, self-discipline, flexibility, and contingency planning
• Ability to travel 50% of the time

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $100K-120K / year, commensurate with experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in quality, communication, business, industrial technology, construction, science, engineering, or related field
• Three years’ experience in Quality Management or continuous improvement in construction

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
• Ability to communicate complex and technical information clearly to both technical and non- technical audiences
• Familiarity with quality control software and data analysis tools such as Procore, Project Sight,
• Learning Management System (LMS), and Zavanta
• Understanding of quality management system (QMS) and processes and procedures
• Hight attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts, or governmental regulations
• Write reports, technical specifications, work instructions, procedures, business correspondence, and document quality related issues and activities
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, statistics, and geometry
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in standardized situations
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Strong time management skills including setting clear deadlines, prioritization, task breakdown, organization, self-discipline, flexibility, and contingency planning
• Ability to travel 50% of the time

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $100K-120K / year, commensurate with experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

#LI-AK1

#LI-Onsite