Quality Specialist 1- Kiewit Southeast District

Kiewit

Mobile (AL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 87,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Specialist for its Southeast District in the transportation sector. This entry-level role focuses on coordinating, documenting, and reporting quality control activities on projects, with potential field or shop-based inspection responsibilities.

Expect relocation as needed and opportunities to witness and perform inspections. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and be willing to travel.

Qualifications

Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred.
Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
Working knowledge of trades, disciplines, and inspection/testing techniques preferred.
Highly motivated with a strong initiative and commitment to excellence.
Strong work ethic and dedication to doing the job right the first time.
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
Passion for safety and commitment to ensuring a safe work environment.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and goals.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management

Responsibilities

Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans
Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals
Address client concerns and maintain transparent communication regarding quality
Collaborate with operations to develop work packs, identifying required inspections, tests, and documentation
Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution
Manage source and receiving inspections for permanent materials and equipment
Evaluate supplier quality documentation for contract compliance
Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services; report trends to management
Perform inspections and tests as directed, ensuring compliance with required frequency and standards
Conduct verification inspections for designated risk levels and document acceptance
Prepare and maintain inspection/test reports and quality records
Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards
Communicate test results to the project team with complete and accurate documentation
This is a field or shop-based position

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Safety mindset

Self-motivation

Education

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

Job description

Requisition ID: 182158

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Southeast District

Department: Quality

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Quality Specialist, 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.

District Overview

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.

Location

One of the many things that make our 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. We have projects areas across North America and are looking for people who can relocate initially and throughout your career.

Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

Responsibilities

Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans
Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals
Address client concerns and maintain transparent communication regarding quality
Collaborate with operations to develop work packs, identifying required inspections, tests, and documentation
Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution
Manage source and receiving inspections for permanent materials and equipment
Evaluate supplier quality documentation for contract compliance
Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services; report trends to management
Perform inspections and tests as directed, ensuring compliance with required frequency and standards
Conduct verification inspections for designated risk levels and document acceptance
Prepare and maintain inspection/test reports and quality records
Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards
Communicate test results to the project team with complete and accurate documentation
This is a field or shop-based position

Qualifications

Willingness to travel and relocate as needed
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field (0–2 years of experience)
Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred
Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus
Working knowledge of trades, disciplines, and associated inspection/testing techniques preferred
Highly motivated with a strong initiative and commitment to excellence
Strong work ethic and dedication to doing the job right the first time
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
Passion for safety and commitment to ensuring a safe work environment
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and goals
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management

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.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $85,020/yr - $86,580/yr

(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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.