Quality Specialist - South Central

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); In loco; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Quality Specialist for its South Central District in the United States. You will coordinate inspections, document QA/QC activities, and support field and shop-based quality efforts on transportation projects.

You'll contribute to ensuring compliance with project quality plans, codes, and standards, while collaborating with operations to prepare work packs and report on quality performance. Relocation may be required as projects vary.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field.
• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with construction QC procedures preferred.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
• Strong ethics, safety mindset and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules.
• Witness and perform quality control inspections and tests.
• Document quality activities and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate test results to project team.
• Work in field or shop-based environments.

Conoscenze

Willingness to travel/relocate

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Strumenti

ASQ/CQM/CQA/CWI certifications

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: South Central District

Department: Quality

Market: Transportation

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 South Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.

Location

One of the many things that make our culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. We have projects areas across North America and are looking for people who can relocate initially and throughout your career.

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.