Entry-Level Quality Inspector

Kiewit; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Southeast District seeks a Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control and assurance activities on transportation projects. You may witness inspections, perform tests, and maintain required documentation for assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

The role requires willingness to travel/relocate as needed, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with operations to ensure compliance with contract documents and codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for field and shop environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans.
• Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals.
• Address client concerns and maintain transparent communication regarding quality.
• Collaborate with operations to develop work packs, identifying required inspections, tests, and documentation.
• Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution.
• Manage source and receiving inspections for permanent materials and equipment.
• Evaluate supplier quality documentation for contract compliance.
• Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services; report trends to management.
• Perform inspections and tests as directed, ensuring compliance with required frequency and standards.
• Conduct verification inspections for designated risk levels and document acceptance.
• Prepare and maintain inspection/test reports and quality records.
• Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards.
• Communicate test results to the project team with complete and accurate documentation.

Skills

Travel willingness

Relocation readiness

Quality awareness

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or related field

Job description

Kiewit Southeast District seeks a Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control and assurance activities on transportation projects. You may witness inspections, perform tests, and maintain required documentation for assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

The role requires willingness to travel/relocate as needed, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with operations to ensure compliance with contract documents and codes.