Entry-Level Quality Inspector: Field & Shop Impact

Kiewit; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control activities across project sites in the United States. The role involves witnessing inspections, performing tests, and ensuring documentation aligns with project requirements.

The ideal candidate has a 0–2 year background in welding, construction management, or engineering, with certifications such as ASQ, CQA, or CWI considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as specified and 0–2 years of experience.
• Willingness to travel/relocate.
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
• Working knowledge of trades, disciplines, and inspection/testing techniques preferred.
• Strong initiative, commitment to excellence, and safety mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.

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
• This is a field or shop-based position
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed

Skills

Quality control

Inspections

Documentation

Relocation willingness

Safety awareness

Education

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

Tools

ASQ/CQA/CWI certifications

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control activities across project sites in the United States. The role involves witnessing inspections, performing tests, and ensuring documentation aligns with project requirements.

The ideal candidate has a 0–2 year background in welding, construction management, or engineering, with certifications such as ASQ, CQA, or CWI considered a plus.