Senior Quality Manager - Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to oversee Supplier Quality Surveillance. In this role, you'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring that quality standards are met across various projects. Your expertise in engineering and quality management will be crucial as you evaluate procedures, mentor inspectors, and collaborate with project teams. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of construction and engineering projects. Join a forward-thinking company that values quality and innovation in every aspect of its operations.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction or procurement quality management.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, NACE, and ASTM standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of SQS Inspectors across multiple projects.
• Coordinate staffing needs and support quality plans.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and codes.

Skills

Quality Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ASME Codes

API Standards

NACE Standards

ASTM Standards

Job description

Senior Quality Manager - Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)

Requisition ID: 175278

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Quality

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Senior Quality Manager in Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS), you will lead a team of SQS Inspectors across multiple markets, districts, and projects with minimal supervision. Your responsibilities include recruiting and developing inspectors, evaluating fabrication procedures and products against specifications, standards, and datasheets, and performing inspections as needed. You will coordinate with Project SQS Managers to assign inspectors and support the supplier quality surveillance plan, and work with third-party agencies to meet inspection demands.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network provides comprehensive procurement services to clients in construction and engineering sectors, including transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas, chemical, building, and mining industries. Our goal is to offer world-class service ensuring equipment, materials, and services are accurately estimated, procured at competitive prices, and delivered on schedule.

Location

This position is based in Lenexa, KS or Houston, TX offices.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain effective communication with district management, project teams, inspectors, and clients.
2. Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and supervise quality control personnel.
3. Coordinate staffing needs and share resources across districts.
4. Assist in setting up project quality departments, ITPs, checklists, and documentation.
5. Create project-specific checklists for inspections and tests.
6. Support and lead the disposition of shop findings with suppliers and project teams.
7. Oversee code compliance under the ASME Quality Control Manual.
8. Research and interpret construction codes and standards.
9. Ensure proper completion and submission of all project quality records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Welding, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction or procurement quality management in infrastructure, EPC, OGC, or power industries.
• Knowledge of ASME Codes, API, NACE, ASTM Standards.
• Certifications from AWS, CWB, API, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, etc. (highly preferred).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for power, industrial, and oil & gas equipment.
• Experience reviewing supplier quality documents, inspection/test plans, welding procedures, coating, NDE, and data books.
• Ability to travel up to 90% domestically and internationally.
• Strong math, computer, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in various climates.

Other Requirements

• Reliable attendance.
• Meet deadlines and work productively.
• Effective communication and professionalism.
• Work safely, follow instructions, and adhere to policies.
• Work during normal hours, with overtime and weekend work as needed.
• Work at various locations with varying conditions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Construction and Civil Engineering