Quality Specialist - Eastern District

Quality Specialist - Eastern District

Location:

Point Pleasant, WV, US

Requisition  Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group:
Eastern District Department:
Quality Market:
Transportation

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Overview:

The Quality Specialist supports the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of project quality programs across construction projects. This role works closely with project management, field supervision, engineering, subcontractors, and clients to ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements, company standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in transportation, bridge, highway, rail, marine, tunnel, earthwork, or water/wastewater infrastructure projects and possess a strong understanding of construction inspection processes, quality documentation, testing requirements, and corrective action management.

District Overview:
Kiewit's Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit's Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.

Location:

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.

Eastern District's work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area, the DMV area, and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!

Responsibilities:
Support implementation and administration of project-specific Quality Management Plans (QMPs). Verify construction activities comply with contract documents, specifications, approved submittals, and inspection requirements. Coordinate and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality checklists, testing records, and turnover documentation. Perform field audits and inspections to verify workmanship, material compliance, and adherence to quality procedures. Monitor testing activities performed by third-party laboratories and specialty inspectors.

Review quality records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to submission to clients. Assist with identification, tracking, and resolution of non-conformance reports (NCRs), deficiencies, and corrective actions. Support root-cause investigations and implementation of preventive measures to minimize rework. Partner with field engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors to proactively address quality concerns. Participate in pre-activity meetings, quality planning sessions, and project kickoff meetings.

Maintain project quality databases, logs, testing reports, and documentation systems. Track quality metrics and prepare reports detailing inspection results, non-conformance trends, and corrective action status. Support owner representatives, regulatory agencies, and client audits during project execution. Evaluate subcontractor quality performance and assist with compliance reviews. Ensure proper turnover and closeout documentation is completed and submitted in accordance with project requirements.

Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and "build it right the first time" execution.

Qualifications:

3-7 years of experience in construction quality, field engineering, inspection, or related heavy civil construction roles. Experience on infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, transit, marine, tunnels, dams, water/wastewater facilities, utilities, or large earthwork projects. Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, standards, and construction procedures. Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles within construction environments. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software platforms. 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…