Lead Quality Engineer — Construction & Safety Excellence

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

top-tier medical, dental and vision

Disability

retirement plans with matching

generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Engineering Group in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to administer the Project Quality Plan and ensure quality programs are implemented across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and operations partners.

You will report to the Quality Manager and mentor project staff, promote a zero-incident culture, and drive continuous improvement through audits, corrective actions, and data-driven quality metrics on emerging industrial market projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• ABET accredited program is required.
• 3+ years of design engineering experience ideal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Communicate client critique results and quality feedback to employees clearly and timely.
• Initiate, implement, track, and close Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Facilitate Root Cause and Apparent Cause Analyses to identify systemic issues and preventive actions.
• Plan and conduct quality assessments to evaluate compliance and performance.
• Maintain knowledge of District Quality Manuals and project-specific quality requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential quality incidents before they occur.
• Participate in all project activities, providing quality assurance input and feedback.
• Support internal quality audits and surveillances, including reviewing documents, interviewing staff, and evaluating online audits.
• Provide admin support for audits and Quality Department initiatives and Monthly Operations Reviews.
• Develop and deliver quality-related presentations.
• Disseminate quality information at meetings.
• Mentor project staff and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Draft and manage Project Quality documentation and performance indicators.
• Collect and analyze quality data using statistical methods for proactive solutions.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Safety mindset

Communication

Ethical conduct

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Job description

Kiewit Engineering Group in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to administer the Project Quality Plan and ensure quality programs are implemented across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and operations partners.

You will report to the Quality Manager and mentor project staff, promote a zero-incident culture, and drive continuous improvement through audits, corrective actions, and data-driven quality metrics on emerging industrial market projects.