Field Quality Specialist I

Kiewit (Canada); Homer City (Indiana County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control activities on heavy civil and transportation projects. You may witness inspections, perform tests, and prepare essential documentation for assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

This entry-level role in the Southeast District supports QA/QC efforts across field and shop settings, with relocation as needed and travel as required. Base compensation is competitive with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field (0–2 years of experience)
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus

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

Skills

Quality control

Willingness to relocate

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Ethical standards

Education

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

Tools

ASQ certifications

CQM/CQA/CWI certifications

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control activities on heavy civil and transportation projects. You may witness inspections, perform tests, and prepare essential documentation for assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

This entry-level role in the Southeast District supports QA/QC efforts across field and shop settings, with relocation as needed and travel as required. Base compensation is competitive with comprehensive benefits.