Quality Specialist: Field Inspections & Compliance

Kiewit; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist to coordinate and document QC/QA activities on field or shop projects. You will witness inspections, perform tests, and prepare the required documentation for assigned areas.

This role supports the South Central District, with relocation as needed, traveling to project sites to ensure compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, Eng, Welding Tech, or related field.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred

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

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist to coordinate and document QC/QA activities on field or shop projects. You will witness inspections, perform tests, and prepare the required documentation for assigned areas.

This role supports the South Central District, with relocation as needed, traveling to project sites to ensure compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards. Strong communication and organization are essential.