Field Quality Specialist—Travel & Growth Opportunity

Kiewit Corporation; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical, Rx

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control activities on industrial projects. You may witness inspections, perform tests, and prepare required QA documentation for assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

The role requires willingness to travel and relocate for project needs, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field and by nature a field/shophard environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or 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.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication 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

Skills

Willingness to travel

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

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

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control activities on industrial projects. You may witness inspections, perform tests, and prepare required QA documentation for assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

The role requires willingness to travel and relocate for project needs, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field and by nature a field/shophard environment.