Quality Specialist (Structures) - Southwest District

Kiewit; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Quality Specialist for their Southwest District. The role involves performing inspections and tests related to concrete and civil work, ensuring compliance with project quality requirements. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in quality assurance, strong organizational skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans with Matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality assurance or inspection roles.
• Self-starter with good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and tests related to project quality requirements.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain quality documentation.
• Identify and report nonconforming work, ensuring proper correction.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Inspection Techniques

Education

Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API

Job description

Quality Specialist (Structures) - Southwest District

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Position Overview
As a Quality Inspector, you will primarily be responsible for inspections and tests related to specific scopes of work such as concrete and civil work. You will perform other duties as directed by your supervisor to meet project quality requirements. To be effective, you must develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to your specific assignment.

Requisition ID: 176204
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Southwest District
Department: Quality
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time

District Overview

Kiewit Southwest District specializes in heavy civil, transportation, and water projects, often self-performing significant portions of the work such as mass grading, drainage, PCCP paving, utilities, and more. We seek individuals committed to safety, quality, cost control, and schedule adherence.

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities

• Listen to and address client concerns and observations.
• Communicate openly and honestly with client representatives regarding work quality.
• Understand project scope and quality requirements related to your responsibilities.
• Study and understand the Project Quality Plan and related quality documents.
• Identify detailed quality requirements from contract specifications, codes, and standards.
• Determine inspection and testing frequency.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule inspections and tests to meet production goals.
• Perform inspections and tests as scheduled.
• Ensure inspections and tests are performed by others as required.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain quality documentation.
• Verify compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards.
• Interpret codes and standards to assess work compliance.
• Maintain effective communication with the project team.
• Report test results with accurate documentation.
• Organize and store quality documents per procedures.
• Identify and report nonconforming work, ensuring proper correction.
• Perform source and receiving inspections of materials.
• Develop strong working relationships with team members.
• Participate in and contribute to task planning meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

• Inspect field conditions, identify issues, and suggest improvements.
• Inspect subordinate work for compliance, address deficiencies, and explain corrections.
• Listen to safety and operational concerns, evaluate, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify hazards and take actions to eliminate or minimize risks.
• Respond appropriately to safety warnings and signals.
• Work productively and motivate oneself.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality assurance or inspection roles.
• Self-starter with good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of trade-specific inspection and testing techniques.
• Understanding of relevant construction industry codes.
• Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API, etc., may be required.

Other Requirements

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a team.
• Adherence to safety protocols and instructions.
• Availability to work during normal hours, overtime, and weekends.
• Ability to work at various locations under different conditions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Construction and Civil Engineering