Quality Specialist 1 - Kiewit Water Facilities South

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control activities on our water facilities projects. You may perform inspections and tests, witness tests, and prepare quality documentation for assigned areas and disciplines on the project.

You will interact with operations to develop work packs, review readiness before meetings, and monitor contract compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of experience or entry level in construction quality control.
• Familiarity with construction quality control procedures preferred.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

ASQ

CQM

CQA

CWI

Job description

Requisition ID: 182064
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South
Department: Quality
Market: Water/Wastewater
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 Water Facilities South group is one of Kiewit's leading water/wastewater districts specializing in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands‑on experience and challenging responsibilities from the day they join our team, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

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 of each team member, ensuring a tailored and dynamic career experience.

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.

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.