Southeast District Quality Intern Summer 2027

Kiewit Corporation; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Corporation invites motivated interns to join its Quality Team in Naples, FL. This internship focuses on continuous improvement and ensuring quality in construction projects.

You will engage in audits, corrective actions, and root cause analysis while learning company standards and ISO 9001 requirements. Travel and relocation are expected (25-50%), and the program supports career growth with exposure to multiple disciplines and project sites.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and relocate (25%-50%).
• Pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, welding technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred.
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
• Access to all areas of construction sites in varying conditions.
• Strong initiative, ethics and commitment to excellence.
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong understanding of company standards and guidelines
• Track and analyze client critique schedules and trends
• Communicate client feedback to employees
• Manage Corrective Action Reports and facilitate Root Cause Analysis
• Stay current on District Quality Manuals
• Identify and mitigate potential quality issues
• Participate in standards meetings and contribute quality-related insights
• Understand ISO 9001 requirements
• Assist with planning and conducting internal quality audits
• Review documentation, interview staff, and administer audit assessments
• Provide administrative support for audits and other quality initiatives
• Deliver quality presentations and share updates via internal channels
• Mentor Project Quality Coordinators
• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans and associated metrics

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Organizational and time management

Safety-minded and ethical

Education

Construction-related degree in progress

Tools

ASQ / CQA / CQM / CWI certifications (plus)

Job description

Position Overview

Our Quality Team is seeking driven individuals with a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence in the construction industry. If you value doing things right the first time and believe quality matters more than quantity, this internship is a great opportunity to launch your career.

At Kiewit, our mission is to make a meaningful impact through our construction operations. Whether it’s tunneling through mountains, harnessing river energy, or building bridges that connect communities, we rely on skilled, safety-focused professionals to deliver exceptional results. Bring your ideas, dedication to quality, and strong work ethic. In return, we offer exciting career and travel opportunities, along with the satisfaction of building something extraordinary.

District Overview

Kiewit delivers engineering, procurement, installation, and construction services across multiple industries. We are committed to meeting project requirements and upholding corporate quality standards. Our core objective is to exceed client expectations and eliminate rework by doing the job right the first time.

Location

Kiewit’s culture is built around mobility and opportunity. We relocate teams based on project needs, individual development plans, skill sets, and career goals. Your journey with Kiewit will be tailored to align with both your aspirations and our business needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong understanding of company standards and guidelines
• Track and analyze client critique schedules an trends
• Communicate client feedback to employees
• Manage Corrective Action Reports and facilitate Root Cause Analysis
• Stay current on District Quality Manuals
• Identify and mitigate potential quality issues
• Participate in standards meetings and contribute quality-related insights
• Understand ISO 9001 requirements
• Assist with planning and conducting internal quality audits
• Review documentation, interview staff, and administer audit assessments
• Provide administrative support for audits and other quality initiatives
• Deliver quality presentations and share updates via internal channels
• Mentor Project Quality Coordinators
• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans and associated metrics

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and relocate (25%-50%)
• Pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, welding technology, or a related field
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus
• Ability to access all areas of a construction site in varying conditions
• Highly motivated with a strong initiative and commitment to excellence
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Passion for safety and a commitment to ensuring a safe work environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet goals
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail

Job Segment

• Summer Internship
• Welding
• Manager
• Intern
• Administrative Assistant
• Entry Level
• Manufacturing
• Management
• Administrative

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.

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Base Compensation: $20.00/hr - $24.00/hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

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.