Quality Specialist - Kiewit Industrial

Kiewit; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Quality Specialist to coordinate, document, and report quality activities across project sites. You will participate in inspections and ensure documentation supports QA/QC processes on complex industrial projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations, supplier assessments, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Willingness to travel and relocate as needed is required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Welding Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, 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.

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

Travel willingness

Quality control familiarity

Inspection techniques

Certifications

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 180952

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Quality

Market: Industrial

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

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This position will be based at one of our project sites across the U.S. (possible initial assignment locations include West Texas; Richland Parish, Louisiana; Decatur, Illinois; Tracy, Minnesota and St. Joseph, Missouri). District main office locations are in Denver, CO and Lenexa, KS. Candidates are expected to be mobile and willing to relocate based on project needs.

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 Welding Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, 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: $88,000/yr - $90,000/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.