Project Quality Manager - Power

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Paid parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Kiewit in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Project Quality Manager to lead site‑level quality programs on heavy civil projects. You will develop PQMPs, drive QA/QC across multiple sites, manage a QA team, and ensure compliance with contract docs and standards while coordinating with clients and regulators.

The role requires 10+ years in construction quality management, 3+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ASME, API and NEC. Excellent communication and CI mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction quality management, focusing on Solar, Natural Gas, and Oil/Gas projects.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ASME, API, NEC, and other relevant standards.
• Proven experience developing and executing quality programs from the ground up.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in quality management software and reporting tools.
• Certifications such as CWI, NACE, API, PMP, or Six Sigma are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Project Quality Management Plans (PQMPs) tailored to industry‑specific requirements.
• Lead quality assurance and control efforts across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, codes, and standards.
• Supervise and mentor quality control inspectors and engineers; manage a team of qualified personnel.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and root cause analyses to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Interface with clients and regulatory bodies regarding quality matters and documentation.
• Maintain and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to quality metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of materials, inspections, and testing.
• Support commissioning and turnover processes with complete quality documentation packages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

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

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

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Requisition ID:179925

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:TIC Power 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.

Location

Various Locations

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Project Quality Management Plans (PQMPs) tailored to industry‑specific requirements.
• Lead quality assurance and control efforts across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, codes, and standards.
• Supervise and mentor quality control inspectors and engineers; manage a team of up to [insert number] personnel.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and root cause analyses to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Interface with clients and regulatory bodies regarding quality matters and documentation.
• Maintain and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to quality metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of materials, inspections, and testing.
• Support commissioning and turnover processes with complete quality documentation packages.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction quality management, with a focus on Solar, Natural Gas, and Oil/Gas projects.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ASME, API, NEC, and other relevant standards.
• Proven experience in developing and executing quality programs from the ground up.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in quality management software and reporting tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).
• Certifications such as CWI, NACE, API, PMP, or Six Sigma are a plus.

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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.
• 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, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

At TIC, we only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best. We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, you’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.

If you want a career that can make an impact, look no further.

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