Quality Specialist 1- Kiewit Southeast District 1

Kiewit; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a qualified Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control activities on transportation projects in the Southeast District. You will witness inspections, develop work packs, and ensure compliance with contract documents and standards in a field or shop setting.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 0–2 years of experience, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 0–2 years of experience.
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Strong communication, integrity, and safety mindset.
• Working knowledge of trades and inspection/testing techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals.
• Witness and perform quality control inspections and tests as directed.
• Document and report quality assurance activities and results.
• Review and approve inspection/test results for contract compliance with codes and standards.
• Communicate test results to the project team with complete documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

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.

Requisition ID

182158

Job Level

Entry Level

Home District/Group

Southeast District

Department

Quality

Market

Transportation

Employment Type

Full Time

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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY 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 to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Benefits

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.