Field Quality Specialist - Travel & Relocation

Kiewit; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control and quality assurance activities on heavy civil projects. The role involves witnessing inspections, maintaining quality records, and supporting supplier quality documentation in a field or shop setting.

The position expects travel/relocation as needed and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 0–2 years of experience, plus safety-focused, detail-oriented collaboration with project teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field; 0–2 years of experience.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
• Strong emphasis on safety, integrity, and doing the job right the first time.

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

Travel willingness

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent & collaborative work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Welding Technology

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control and quality assurance activities on heavy civil projects. The role involves witnessing inspections, maintaining quality records, and supporting supplier quality documentation in a field or shop setting.

The position expects travel/relocation as needed and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 0–2 years of experience, plus safety-focused, detail-oriented collaboration with project teams