What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Quality position at Blattner?
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Accountable for the development, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the Blattner’s Solar Quality Program across all projects and operational functions. This role provides strong, visible leadership to ensure systemic quality assurance, quality control, product conformity, and execution reliability.
This leader establishes clear standards of accountability, sets direction for business unit wide quality expectations, and drives consistency in program execution across preconstruction and construction operations. A critical component of this role is the recruitment, development, coaching, and performance management of Solar Quality team members to build a high-performing organization capable of delivering best-in-class execution.
STEP INTO THE ROLE
WHO ARE WE?
With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
Accountable for the development, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the Blattner’s Solar Quality Program across all projects and operational functions. This role provides strong, visible leadership to ensure systemic quality assurance, quality control, product conformity, and execution reliability.
This leader establishes clear standards of accountability, sets direction for business unit wide quality expectations, and drives consistency in program execution across preconstruction and construction operations. A critical component of this role is the recruitment, development, coaching, and performance management of Solar Quality team members to build a high-performing organization capable of delivering best-in-class execution.
STEP INTO THE ROLE
- Leads the ongoing development, refinement, and business unit wide implementation of the Solar Quality Program to ensure alignment with company strategy, customer requirements, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.
- Ensures clear ownership, accountability, and measurable performance standards for quality across all functional areas within Solar business unit.
- Monitors industry quality trends and emerging best practices to position the organization at the forefront of utility-scale Solar execution.
- Defines systems to support tracking and actively managing Quality KPIs, ensuring proactive intervention on negative trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partners with Director of Quality to ensure the Solar Quality Program supports strategic growth, risk mitigation, and operational excellence objectives.
- Establishes clear expectations, role clarity, and performance standards for Quality Systems Analysts, Quality Data Analyst, and Quality Specialist.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, quality management, or related degree; or equivalent combination of related education and experience required.
- 7 or more years of experience in construction and quality management.
- 3 or more years of previous leadership experience required.
- Experience with Powe BI.
- Arc GIS Experience.
- Competitive pay
- 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA and FSA options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Work/Life balance
- Employee/Family focused culture
- Gym on site
- And more!
WHO ARE WE?
With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
Salary : $133,847 - $194,078