Quality Specialist - Southeast District

Requisition : 182158

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Southeast District

Department: Quality

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

As a Quality Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating, documenting, and reporting quality control and quality assurance activities. May be responsible for witnessing and performing quality control inspections and tests and for providing required documentation for the assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.

One of the many things that make our 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. We have projects areas across North America and are looking for people who can relocate initially and throughout your career.

Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

• Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans

• Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals

• Address client concerns and maintain transparent communication regarding quality

• Collaborate with operations to develop work packs, identifying required inspections, tests, and documentation

• Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution

• Manage source and receiving inspections for permanent materials and equipment

• Evaluate supplier quality documentation for contract compliance

• Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services; report trends to management

• Perform inspections and tests as directed, ensuring compliance with required frequency and standards

• Conduct verification inspections for designated risk levels and document acceptance

• Prepare and maintain inspection/test reports and quality records

• Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards

• Communicate test results to the project team with complete and accurate documentation

• This is a field or shop-based position

• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field (0-2 years of experience)

• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred

• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus

• Working knowledge of trades, disciplines, and associated inspection/testing techniques preferred

• Highly motivated with a strong initiative and commitment to excellence

• Strong work ethic and dedication to doing the job right the first time

• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards

• Passion for safety and commitment to ensuring a safe work environment

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and goals

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management

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…