Quality Specialist - Heavy Civil - South District

Quality Specialist – Heavy Civil – South Central District

Requisition : 179201

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: South Central District

Department: Quality

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

As a Quality Specialist, you will coordinate, document, and report quality control and quality assurance activities. You may witness and perform quality control inspections and tests and provide required documentation for assigned areas or disciplines on a project.

Kiewit’s South Central District specializes in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects include mass grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and more. While most work is regionally based in the south-central United States, we pursue projects across the country. We seek individuals passionate about infrastructure and committed to construction rather than design.

Kiewit’s South Central District has a home office in Westlake, Texas but leads work throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Your assignment location will be determined closer to your start date, based on available work and your career goals.

• 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,.
• 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, 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 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.

Base Compensation: $77,000/yr - $85,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Kiewit offers fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.