Quality Specialist - Power Market

Kiewit; Saxe (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Lenexa, KS, is seeking an Entry Level Quality professional to join the Project Management Team. The role focuses on reporting quality performance issues to management and leading quality assurance/control activities across diverse projects in the Power Market.

The ideal candidate has a four-year engineering or science background with construction experience, strong communication, and MS Office proficiency. Travel and relocation may be required based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Engineering or science degree or technical college plus two years' field experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship for employment to begin or continue.
• Must be able to clearly communicate the status of quality on a project.
• Strong written and verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform a variety of tasks with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain effective communications with district management, project teams and engineers/clients.
• Examine and inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies and cost saving measures; take corrective action.
• Identify potential safety hazards and take corrective actions to eliminate or minimize them.
• Maintain knowledge of the Kiewit/TIC Quality Management System and promote standardization.
• Manage Welding Procedure Specification log and files for assigned districts.
• Assist in conducting project quality audits and reports.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

Engineering or science degree or technical college

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Position Overview

As a member of the Project Management Team it is your responsibility for reporting to management all issues related to the projects quality performance on a regular basis. Quality performance is defined as quality program implementation, inherence to procedures and policy, nonconformances, rework, customer concerns or complaints and corrective actions. Lead and manage the quality effort to include quality assurance and control activities and personnel. Act as liaison to customers, vendors and subcontractors in regards to quality.

Requisition ID: 181623

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Power Market

Department: Quality

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a member of the Project Management Team it is your responsibility for reporting to management all issues related to the projects quality performance on a regular basis. Quality performance is defined as quality program implementation, inherence to procedures and policy, nonconformances, rework, customer concerns or complaints and corrective actions. Lead and manage the quality effort to include quality assurance and control activities and personnel. Act as liaison to customers, vendors and subcontractors in regards to quality.

District Overview

TIC Power (TICP) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force. TIC Power builds major EPC and bid-build power plant, solar field, wind farm and nuclear/DOE projects throughout North America. All of Kiewit Power is committed to Kiewit’s “Nobody Gets Hurt” Philosophy.

Location

Although we are based in Lenexa, KS, our Power districts have projects that span across the entire US. Our projects may be built in large cities, small towns, or very remote locations, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain effective communications and relations (verbally and in writing) with district management, project management teams and engineers/clients as required.
• Examine and inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered; take corrective action as needed.
• Identify potential safety hazards and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize them.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Kiewit/TIC Quality Management System and procedures and promote standardization.
• Manage Welding Procedure Specification log and files for assigned districts.
• Assist in conducting project quality audits and reports.

Qualifications

• At least four years’ engineering or science degree or technical college degree plus two years’ experience in related construction field
• Must be legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship for employment to begin or continue employment with our company
• Must be able to clearly communicate the status of quality on a project.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills, ability to research and work with detailed/technical matters and convey/explain the information to field personnel
• Ability to work in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and SharePoint software programs as well as able to quickly learn other software applications
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform a variety of tasks with deadlines and potentially frequent interruptions

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: $77,000/yr - $86,000/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.