Quality Specialist (Structures) - Southwest District

Kiewit; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Quality Specialist for their Southwest District. The role involves inspections and tests related to concrete and civil work, ensuring compliance with project quality requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality or inspection roles.
• Knowledge of relevant trade, inspection, and testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Address client concerns and observations regarding quality.
• Perform inspections and tests as scheduled.
• Maintain inspection/test reports and quality documentation.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

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 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 a large portion of the work including mass grading, drainage, PCCP paving, utilities, and more. We seek committed construction industry professionals focused on safety, quality, costs, and schedule.

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities

• Address client concerns and observations regarding quality.
• Communicate openly and honestly with client representatives about work quality.
• Understand project scope and quality requirements specific to your responsibility area.
• Review and understand the Project Quality Plan and related documents.
• Identify detailed quality requirements per contract specifications, codes, and standards.
• Determine inspection and testing frequency.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule inspections and tests.
• Perform inspections and tests as scheduled.
• Ensure inspections and tests are performed by others when required.
• Maintain inspection/test reports and quality documentation.
• Verify compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards.
• Interpret codes and standards to assess work compliance.
• Communicate test results clearly to the project team.
• Organize and store quality documents per procedures.
• Report and verify correction of nonconforming work.
• Perform source and receiving inspections of materials.
• Build strong working relationships with team members.
• Participate in and contribute to task planning meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

• Inspect field conditions, identify problems, and suggest cost-saving measures.
• Inspect subordinate work for compliance, address deficiencies, and explain reasons.
• Evaluate suggestions, complaints, and safety concerns, then plan corrective actions.
• Observe installed equipment for hazards and necessary adjustments.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions.
• Respond appropriately to safety warnings and signals.
• Work productively and safely, following instructions and policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quality or inspection roles.
• Self-motivated, organized, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant trade, inspection, and testing techniques.
• Familiarity with construction industry codes related to your discipline.
• Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API, etc., may be required.

Other Requirements

• Reliable attendance.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a team.
• Work safely, follow instructions, and adhere to policies.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Work at various locations with varying conditions.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering