Quality Specialist I — Field & Inspections

Kiewit (Canada); Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control activities on transportation projects in the Southeast District. You will witness inspections, perform tests, and prepare quality documentation for assigned areas and disciplines on a project.

The role requires willingness to travel and relocate, strong ethics, and a proactive safety mindset. This field or shop-based position offers relocation opportunities and a competitive full-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or related field (0–2 years experience).
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Familiarity with construction 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

Willingness to travel

Relocation flexibility

Strong work ethic

Integrity and ethics

Safety focus

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Welding

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality control activities on transportation projects in the Southeast District. You will witness inspections, perform tests, and prepare quality documentation for assigned areas and disciplines on a project.

The role requires willingness to travel and relocate, strong ethics, and a proactive safety mindset. This field or shop-based position offers relocation opportunities and a competitive full-time