Senior Quality Manager -- Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Quality Manager in Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) to lead a team of inspectors across multiple markets and projects. The role involves recruiting and developing personnel, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to ASME and API standards.

The position requires deep knowledge of construction quality systems, ITP development, and effective oversight of supplier quality across diverse districts, with extensive travel and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Welding, Civil Engineering or Construction Management/Engineering (preferred).
• 10+ years in construction/procurement quality management (infrastructure/EPC/Power).
• ASME/API/NACE/ASTM standards experience.
• Certifications: AWS, CWB, API, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for power, industrial equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 90% domestically and internationally.
• Strong math, verbal and written communication; MS Office proficiency.
• Organizational and time-management skills; analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain communications with district management, project teams, inspectors and client as required.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor and supervise district and project quality personnel.
• Coordinate quality staff on projects and share resources across districts.
• Assist in setting up quality dept and project kick-off/pre-job planning; identify ITPs and checklists.
• Create project-specific checklists for inspectors during source inspections and witness tests.
• Support or lead disposition of shop findings with supplier and project team.
• Oversee ASME quality control compliance and related documentation.
• Research technical questions and interpret construction codes and standards.
• Ensure all project quality records (incl. ASME paperwork) are completed and submitted.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Welding/Civil Eng or Construction Mgmt

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

As a Senior Quality Manager in Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS), you will take the leadership role in managing a team of SQS Inspectors across multiple markets, districts and projects with minimal corporate supervision. Responsible for recruiting and developing SQS Inspectors to be proficient in evaluating fabrication procedures and product against contract specifications, Codes, standards, datasheets. Responsible for self-performing inspections as needed. Work with Project SQS Managers to assign and schedule SQS Inspectors to support the project supplier quality surveillance plan. Work with third party inspection agencies to supplement inspection demand.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Quality

Department: Quality

Market: Corporate Home Office

District 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. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world‑class service that ensures equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price and delivered on schedule.

Location

This position will be based out of Lenexa, KS OR Houston, TX offices.

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

• 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.