Project Quality Assurance Auditor - Power Constructors

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Location:

Lenexa, KS, US Hutchinson, KS, US Conway Springs, KS, US Decatur, IL, US Cayuga, IN, US

Requisition :182675

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Power Constructors District

Department:Quality

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

The Project QA Auditor is responsible for planning and conducting audits and assessments to verify compliance with the Kiewit Quality Management System (QMS), project requirements, and applicable standards. This role identifies risks and improvement opportunities and supports corrective actions to strengthen project quality performance.

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the district quality program including the Quality Management System (QMS), ASME Quality Control Manual, Work Instructions, and Procedures.

Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of the district audit and assessment process. Be familiar with the assessment documents and scoring rubric.

Possess an understanding of the field work associated with each of the major disciplines (civil, concrete, structural steel, electrical, etc.) enough to develop an effective audit or assessment strategy to ensure the work is being completed per the QMS requirement.

Review audit and assessment plans with Project Management and coordinate with them upon arrive to the site to review quality issues that need to be investigated.

Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the QMS, ASME Quality Control Manual, Work Instructions, and Procedures on the projects through routine audits and assessments. Document findings and implement corrective and/or preventive actions. Report findings to the District Management Team for trending analysis and record keeping.

Evaluate trends while conducting the audits and assessments to identify district-level or project-level quality risks. Based on those trends, work with the District Quality Manager to develop and implement mitigation strategies to remove or reduce those quality risks.

The District Quality Assurance Manager will perform risk Level 3 activities as requested.

Evaluate assessment findings and look for Lessons Learned, Best Practices and Continuous Improvement ideas to publish and share with the rest of the company on the Centerof Excellence site.

Develop future leaders by mentoring and coaching jobsite personnel when reviewing findings during audits and assessments.

Coordinate audit/assessment staffing needs and assign qualified personnel to assist with conducting the audit/assessment. Work with other districts as needed to share resources.

Assist with or conduct project quality kick-off meetings when required.

Confirm that jobsites are using the standardized Quality Management System quality manual templates, forms, and procedures. Promote standardization & accountability across projects.

Provide training on the QMS, Work Instructions, and Procedures for jobsite personnel as needed. Participate in Corporate and District training initiatives and programs.

Confirm that the projects have the necessary quality resources, including codes, standards, manuals, inspection, and test equipment, etc.

Research and answer questions of a technical nature and assist in the interpretation of construction codes and standards as needed.

Support the district and group in quality related objectives and activities as requested by the DQM.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or related systems-based fields where the final product must adhere to strict quality control standards.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions while conducting assessments.
• Ability to travel ~35-50% to perform operational assessments, attend conferences, etc.
• Strong…