Project Quality Manager - Kiewit Power Constructors

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Constructors in Lenexa, KS seeks a Senior Project Quality Manager to lead site quality programs, manage inspection teams, and ensure compliance with contract documents.

You will develop quality plans, mentor staff, coordinate with client and project leadership, and drive continuous improvement while meeting deadlines and safety standards.

The role requires 8+ years in construction quality, an engineering degree, strong communication skills and travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing and implementing construction quality management programs within the Solar, Natural Gas, Oil & Gas, or related industries.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Welding, Industrial) or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with craft personnel, management, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in diverse construction site environments and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a successful quality program based upon contract requirements and company quality standards.
• Directly supervise and manage inspection and testing personnel.
• Develop positive and trustworthy relationships with the client.
• Provide technical expertise, troubleshooting and solutions for quality issues.
• Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping is performed, validated and easily retrievable through audits.
• Promote and enforce quality processes with the goal of performing work right the first time.
• Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.
• Ensure that all non-conformance work is properly reported, tracked and documented.
• Research, read and interpret construction plans, standards and specifications.
• Assist with the development of root cause analysis.
• Personally meet deadlines and contribute in a positive, safe, professional and high-quality project.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Welding/Industrial)

Tools

Quality reporting tools

Job description

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Project Quality Manager - Kiewit Power Constructors

Location: Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID:181691

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Constructors District

Department:Quality

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Located on one of Kiewit’s project sites, the Project Quality Manager (PQM) is responsible for the development, implementation and management of a site specific quality plan and all other quality related functions necessary to deliver the project fully compliant with all required contract documentation. The PQM is a member of the overall project leadership team, and therefore must be able to work with minimal supervision, interact professionally with the project team and client personnel, have excellent written / verbal communication and conflict resolution skills, manage a diversified workload and challenging situation efficiently and effectively, have a Continuous Improvement (CI) mentality, and takes the lead role on managing quality on the project.

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. We offer integrated engineering, procurement, construction and startup service needs, specializing in gas and coal-fired power generation, coal retrofit and renewable energy.

Location

The position is based out of Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a successful quality program based upon contract requirements and company quality standards.
• Directly supervise and manage inspection and testing personnel.
• Develop positive and trustworthy relationships with the client.
• Provide technical expertise, troubleshooting and solutions for quality issues.
• Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping is performed, validated and easily retrievable through audits.
• Promote and enforce quality processes with the goal of performing work right the first time.
• Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.
• Ensure that all non-conformance work is properly reported, tracked and documented.
• Research, read and interpret construction plans, standards and specifications.
• Assist with the development of root cause analysis.
• Personally meet deadlines and contribute in a positive, safe, professional and high-quality project.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing and implementing construction quality management programs within the Solar, Natural Gas, Oil & Gas, or related industries.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Welding, Industrial) or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with craft personnel, management, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in diverse construction site environments and travel as required.

Nice to Have:

• ACI (American Concrete Institute) Certification
• ICC (International Code Council) Certifications
• CWI
• Additional industry certifications such as AWS, API, ASNT, NACE, or CWB.

Other Requirements:

• 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

• 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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

• We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.