Project Quality Assurance Auditor - Kiewit Power Constructors 1

Kiewit; Conway Springs (KS); On-site; USD 134,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Project QA Auditor to plan and conduct audits ensuring adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and project standards. You will identify risks, support corrective actions, and drive improvements across districts in a union construction environment.

You will review audit plans with project teams, monitor implementation of quality controls, and mentor site personnel. This role requires field work across multiple locations and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or related systems-based fields with quality requirements.
• Willingness to travel 35–50% for operational assessments and site visits.
• Proficiency with computer-based tools and data systems.
• Ability to lift 20+ pounds and work in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits to verify compliance with the QMS, project requirements, and standards.
• Identify risks and improvement opportunities; support corrective actions.
• Review audit plans with Project Management and review quality issues on site.
• Monitor QMS implementation and document findings, implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate staffing for audits and share resources across districts.
• Provide training on QMS documents and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Construction experience

Travel flexibility

Tech savvy

Physical stamina

Job description

Requisition ID: 182675

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District

Department: Quality

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Project QA Auditor is responsible for planning and conducting audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Kiewit Quality Management System (QMS), project requirements, and applicable standards. This role identifies risks and improvement opportunities and supports corrective actions to strengthen project quality performance.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the district quality program including the Quality Management System (QMS), ASME Quality Control Manual, Work Instructions, and Procedures.


• Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the district audit and assessment process. Be familiar with the assessment documents and scoring rubric.


• Possess an understanding of the field work associated with each of the major disciplines (civil, concrete, structural steel, electrical, etc.) enough to develop an effective audit or assessment strategy to ensure the work is being completed per the QMS requirement.


• Review audit and assessment plans with Project Management and coordinate with them upon arrive to the site to review quality issues that need to be investigated.


• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the QMS, ASME Quality Control Manual, Work Instructions, and Procedures on the projects through routine audits and assessments. Document findings and implement corrective and/or preventive actions. Report findings to the District Management Team for trending analysis and record keeping.


• Evaluate trends while conducting the audits and assessments to identify district-level or project-level quality risks. Based on those trends, work with the District Quality Manager to develop and implement mitigation strategies to remove or reduce those quality risks.


• The District Quality Assurance Manager will perform risk Level 3 activities as requested.


• Evaluate assessment findings and look for Lessons Learned, Best Practices and Continuous Improvement ideas to publish and share with the rest of the company on the Center of Excellence site.


• Develop future leaders by mentoring and coaching jobsite personnel when reviewing findings during audits and assessments.


• Coordinate audit/assessment staffing needs and assign qualified personnel to assist with conducting the audit/assessment. Work with other districts as needed to share resources.


• Assist with or conduct project quality kick-off meetings when required.


• Confirm that jobsites are using the standardized quality management system quality manual templates, forms, and procedures. Promote standardization & accountability across projects.


• Provide training on the QMS, Work Instructions, and Procedures for jobsite personnel as needed. Participate in corporate and district training initiatives and programs.


• Confirm that the projects have the necessary quality resources, including codes, standards, manuals, inspection, and test equipment, etc.


• Research and answer questions of a technical nature and assist in the interpretation of construction codes and standards as needed.


• Support the district and group in quality related objectives and activities as requested by the DQM.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or related systems-based fields where the final product must adhere to strict quality control standards.


• Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions while conducting assessments.


• Ability to travel :35-50% to perform operational assessments, attend conferences, etc.


• Strong Proficiency in computer-based technology.


• Occasionally lift and carry heavy items weighing 20 pounds or more.


• Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas. Full range of motion and flexibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 Years experience as a quality inspector, quality manager, or quality assurance roles.


• Experience in utility construction.


• Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor.


• Working knowledge of construction industry codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements (ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC, etc.)


• Experience with data base and spreadsheet management, utilization, and implementation.


• Experience in training, training management, procedure analysis and development, and operational excellence.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance


• Work productively and meet deadlines timely


• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment


• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.


• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.


• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $134,000/yr - $140,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.