Quality Specialist 1- Kiewit Southeast District 1

Kiewit; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Specialist for field or shop-based work in the Southeast District with entry-level opportunity. You will coordinate, document, and report quality control and QA activities, witness inspections, and provide required documentation for assigned areas on a project.

Base Compensation: $85,020/yr - $86,580/yr. We value safety, integrity, teamwork and offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to relocate as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field with 0–2 years of experience.
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
• Working knowledge of trades, disciplines, and inspection/testing techniques.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals.
• Witness and perform quality control inspections and tests and document results.
• Coordinate, document, and report quality control and assurance activities.
• Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution.
• Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services; report trends.
• Communicate test results to the project team with complete documentation.

Skills

Willing to travel

Willing to relocate

Certifications (ASQ/CQM/CQA/CWI)

Quality control knowledge

Strong communication

Safety minded

Integrity and ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / Engineering / Welding Technology 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

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 to 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.

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)

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.