Field & Shop Quality Specialist – Construction

Kiewit; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 QC/QA activities on transportation projects. You will witness inspections and prepare documentation for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards.

This field or shop-based role requires travel and relocation as projects demand. Relocation opportunities across North America; strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred.
• 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.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Education

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

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report QC/QA activities on transportation projects. You will witness inspections and prepare documentation for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards.

This field or shop-based role requires travel and relocation as projects demand. Relocation opportunities across North America; strong teamwork and communication are essential.