Construction Quality Technician - Solar

Mortenson is currently seeking a Construction Quality Technician to join our Solar group, that will provide support for the execution of quality processes, including the 3-phase inspection process, through coordinating and conducting inspections, documenting observations and action items, and ensuring work complies with the Contract Documents. As a technical expert, support project team by providing guidance on quality requirements and training as needed. Duties also include communicating deficiencies to applicable parties and holding them accountable to complete remedial work, coordination with team members, light hands-on technical and/or administrative work, testing, prototyping and troubleshooting, while collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Location: Texas

Travel: This is a 100% travel position, requiring temporary relocation to a project site and working on a rotation schedule. Locations may vary based on the project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another project. Mortenson hires for a career. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the QC-QA inspection process is effectively implemented, and installed work meets expectations  and is compliant with the Contract Documents. 

• Know and understand contract drawings, specifications, manufacturers’ installation requirements and contract requirements and ensure work is in compliance with these requirements. 

• Continually strive for first time quality installation by collaborating with cross-functional teams (i.e. Mortenson team members, trade partners, third party inspectors, outside suppliers).

• Assist in updating the work plans to carry lessons forward to reduce potential rework and ramp up time and achieve first time quality.

• Perform quality inspections in the field and track status on non-conforming conditions and coordinate with project site leadership to ensure these are corrected and re-inspected to ensure compliance. 

• Identify discrepancies between contract and manufacturers requirements and work with project team to resolve those discrepancies.

• Perform field quality training and oversight in conjunction with the Superintendents and Project Engineers to align all team members on installation requirements. 

• Assist with the planning and installation of first-time builds, conduct initial inspections with stakeholders and document discrepancies. 

• Coordinate these processes with Mortenson’s engineering staff, plus training and support of Quality Control team members

• Owner walk-downs and punch list management

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience
• Solar or renewables experience preferred 
• Strong communication skills and team orientation
• Results orientated to ensure execution is a priority objective
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Technical expertise to bridge knowledge between the field and engineering staff
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to support multiple projects

• 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 $27.55 Hourly - $37.21 Hourly. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

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Please make note:  

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.