Quality Intern- Kiewit Industiral District (Summer 2027)

Kiewit Corporation; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Specialist Intern to support quality control and assurance on major industrial projects. You will coordinate inspections, document findings, and help drive corrective actions with field teams in Denver, CO and project sites nationwide.

Travel up to 50% may be required as projects shift; you will gain hands-on QA experience, mentorship from senior engineers, and exposure to ISO 9001 practices within a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, welding technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with construction quality control procedures preferred.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
• Ability to access all areas of a construction site in varying conditions.
• Strong initiative, work ethic, and commitment to excellence.

Responsabilités

• Maintain understanding of company standards and guidelines.
• Track and analyze client critique schedules and trends.
• Communicate client feedback to employees.
• Manage Corrective Action Reports and facilitate root cause analysis.
• Stay current on District Quality Manuals.
• Identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
• Participate in standards meetings and contribute quality insights.
• Understand ISO 9001 requirements.
• Assist with planning and conducting internal quality audits.
• Review documentation, interview staff, and administer audit assessments.
• Provide administrative support for audits and quality initiatives.
• Deliver quality presentations and share updates via internal channels.
• Mentor Project Quality Coordinators.
• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans and metrics.

Connaissances

Willingness to travel

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Formation

Pursuing degree in construction management, engineering, welding technology, or related

Description du poste

Location: Denver, CO, US Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID:183073

Job Level:Internship

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial District

Department:Quality

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary

Position Overview

As a Quality Specialist Intern, you will be responsible for coordinating, documenting, and reporting quality control and quality assurance activities. May be responsible for witnessing and performing quality control inspections and tests and for providing required documentation for the assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

At Kiewit, our mission is to make a meaningful impact through our construction operations. Whether it's tunneling through mountains, harnessing river energy, or building bridges that connect communities, we rely on skilled, safety-focused professionals to deliver exceptional results. Bring your ideas, dedication to quality, and strong work ethic. In return, we offer exciting career and travel opportunities, along with the satisfaction of building something extraordinary.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors,including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

Kiewit’s culture is built around mobility and opportunity. We relocate teams based on project needs, individual development plans, skill sets, and career goals. Your journey with Kiewit will be tailored to align with both your aspirations and our business needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong understanding of company standards and guidelines
• Track and analyze client critique schedules an trends
• Communicate client feedback to employees
• Manage Corrective Action Reports and facilitate Root Cause Analysis
• Stay current on District Quality Manuals
• Identify and mitigate potential quality issues
• Participate in standards meetings and contribute quality-related insights
• Understand ISO 9001 requirements
• Assist with planning and conducting internal quality audits
• Review documentation, interview staff, and administer audit assessments
• Provide administrative support for audits and other quality initiatives
• Deliver quality presentations and share updates via internal channels
• Mentor Project Quality Coordinators
• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans and associated metrics

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and relocate (25%–50%)
• Pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, welding technology, or a related field
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus
• Ability to access all areas of a construction site in varying conditions
• Highly motivated with a strong initiative and commitment to excellence
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Passion for safety and a commitment to ensuring a safe work environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet goals
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail

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.

Base Compensation: $18.00/hr-$22.00/hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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.