Field Quality Specialist - Entry Level (Relocation)

Kiewit; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control/assurance activities on transportation and heavy civil projects. You may witness inspections, perform tests, and provide required documentation for assigned areas on a project.

The Southeast District focuses on heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets with opportunities across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in construction quality control.
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control/assurance activities on transportation and heavy civil projects. You may witness inspections, perform tests, and provide required documentation for assigned areas on a project.

The Southeast District focuses on heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets with opportunities across North America.