Senior Quality Manager - Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Quality Manager to oversee supplier quality surveillance in a dynamic environment. This role involves promoting effective communication with management and project teams, recruiting and mentoring quality control personnel, and ensuring compliance with ASME codes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality management programs within the construction and engineering sectors. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on projects that enhance communities through reliable energy, clean water, and vital infrastructure. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to professional growth and diversity.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in quality management for construction or procurement.
• Strong understanding of ASME Codes and API, NACE, ASTM Standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote effective communication with project teams and clients.
• Recruit, train, and supervise quality control personnel.
• Assist in quality department setup and project planning.

Skills

Quality Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Quality Manager - Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)

Location: Lenexa, KS, US

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

Kiewit Supply Network specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building and mining.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain effective communications and relations with district management, project management teams, authorized inspectors and engineer or client as required.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor and supervise district and project quality control personnel (including quality inspectors, and quality managers).
• Coordinate quality control staffing needs on projects and assign qualified personnel. Work with other districts as needed to share resources.
• Assist project teams in setting up the quality department and preparing for project kick-off and pre-job planning meetings. Assist in identifying the proper Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s), checklists, and other documentation for the project.
• Create project-specific checklists for inspectors’ use during source inspections and witness tests.
• Support, and when needed, lead the disposition of shop findings by working with supplier and project team.
• Oversee code compliance for work which falls under the ASME Quality Control Manual.
• Research and answer technical questions; assist in the interpretation of construction codes and standards.
• Ensure that all project Quality Records (including ASME paperwork) is completed and submitted properly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Welding, Civil Engineering or Construction Management/Engineering (preferred).
• At least Ten (10) years’ experience developing and implementing construction and/or procurement quality management programs in Infrastructure, EPC, OGC, or Power industry.
• Experience and knowledge of ASME Codes and API, NACE and ASTM Standards.
• Certifications from AWS, CWB, API, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, etc. (highly preferred).
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes of power, industrial and oil and gas equipment (e.g., valves, ACHEs, pumps, compressors, structural steel, pipe fabrication).
• Experience in reviewing supplier quality documents including inspection and test plan, welding procedure specifications, coating procedures, NDE procedures, data books.
• Ability to travel up to 90% domestically and internationally to perform inspections, witness tests, expedite and audit suppliers.
• Exceptional math, computer, verbal and written communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Other Requirements

• 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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.