Project Quality Manager

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Project Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control across large-scale transmission, substation, and utility infrastructure projects in the United States. This travel-based role requires relocation/extended assignments to active construction sites and on-site quality leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring strong field construction experience, superb documentation and leadership skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Extensive field construction experience leading QA/QC programs.
• Strong documentation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to relocate/assign to project sites across North America.
• Experience with NCR processes and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to power delivery construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Management Plans (QMPs).
• Lead all project quality assurance and quality control activities from startup through closeout.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, client standards, and industry codes.
• Manage inspection and test plans (ITPs) and verify quality requirements.
• Conduct field inspections, quality audits, surveillance, and process reviews.
• Review material certifications, testing results, turnover documentation, and inspection reports.
• Lead NCR processes with root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Provide quality oversight during construction, commissioning, testing, and turnover.
• Coordinate with PM, engineering, procurement, field supervision, and subcontractors.
• Track and report quality metrics and performance indicators to leadership.
• Interface with clients, inspectors, regulators, and subcontractors on quality matters.
• Mentor project personnel and subcontractors on quality expectations.
• Participate in constructability reviews, planning meetings, risk assessments, and execution planning.
• Promote safety, accountability, and operational excellence across the organization.
• Travel and relocate to project sites across North America as required.

Skills

Field construction

QA/QC leadership

Documentation

Root-cause analysis

Client liaison

Safety culture

Tools

ITP management tools

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Position Summary

Our Power Delivery Construction team is seeking an experienced Project Quality Manager to lead and manage quality assurance and quality control activities on large-scale transmission, substation, and utility infrastructure projects throughout the United States.

This is a traveling project-based position that requires relocation and/or extended assignments at active construction sites based on project needs. The Project Quality Manager will serve as the on-site quality leader, ensuring all construction activities comply with contract specifications, client requirements, regulatory standards, and company quality procedures.

The ideal candidate brings strong field construction experience, excellent documentation and leadership skills, and a passion for driving continuous improvement and quality excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Management Plans (QMPs).
• Lead all project quality assurance and quality control activities from project startup through closeout.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client standards, company procedures, and applicable industry codes.
• Manage inspection and test plans (ITPs) and verify construction activities meet established quality requirements.
• Conduct field inspections, quality audits, surveillance activities, and process reviews.
• Review material certifications, testing results, turnover documentation, and inspection reports.
• Lead non-conformance reporting (NCR) processes, including root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Provide quality oversight during construction, commissioning, testing, and project turnover.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, field supervision, and subcontractors to ensure quality requirements are effectively executed.
• Track and report quality metrics, trends, and performance indicators to project leadership.
• Interface directly with clients, third-party inspectors, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors regarding quality-related matters.
• Mentor project personnel and subcontractors on quality expectations and best practices.
• Participate in constructability reviews, project planning meetings, risk assessments, and execution planning efforts.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
• Travel and relocate to project sites across North America as required by project assignments.