Civil Quality Inspector: Field Testing Oversight

Kiewit; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Civil Quality Inspector in Port St. Lucie, FL to support field quality activities on heavy civil projects.

You will work with field crews, perform visual inspections, coordinate testing with third-party labs and USACE inspectors, and document testing locations with GPS rover equipment. The role requires strong knowledge of earthwork, means and methods, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria, plus excellent communication with project teams and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with at least 2 years of related construction experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant civil construction, field engineering, quality, or inspection experience.
• Current CQM-C certification or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.
• Knowledge of earthwork, embankment operations, equipment and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, testing personnel, and USACE inspectors.
• Ability to use GPS rover equipment for recording field testing locations.
• Strong documentation and field coordination skills.
• Comfortable spending majority of time in an active construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow civil crews during placement and construction of embankment and earthwork materials to monitor compliance with project requirements.
• Perform ongoing visual inspections of civil construction activities and identify items requiring testing.
• Coordinate required field testing with third-party testing agencies and USACE inspectors.
• Work closely with field supervision and quality personnel to ensure testing occurs at the appropriate stage.
• Record and document the GPS location of testing activities using rover equipment.
• Maintain accurate field inspection and quality documentation.
• Understand applicable specifications, plans, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Communicate effectively with USACE inspectors regarding construction activities, materials, testing, and field conditions.
• Provide knowledgeable responses to questions related to civil work and coordinate with project leadership when clarification is required.
• Support the project team's commitment to quality throughout construction operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Field coordination

Documentation

GPS rover operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

CQM-C certification

Tools

GPS Rover equipment

Testing coordination tools

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Civil Quality Inspector in Port St. Lucie, FL to support field quality activities on heavy civil projects.

You will work with field crews, perform visual inspections, coordinate testing with third-party labs and USACE inspectors, and document testing locations with GPS rover equipment. The role requires strong knowledge of earthwork, means and methods, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria, plus excellent communication with project teams and inspectors.