Quality Specialist-Kiewit Water Facilities South District
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Kiewit is hiring a Quality Specialist-Kiewit Water Facilities South District. As a Quality Specialist, you will coordinate, document, and report quality control and quality assurance activities. This role may involve witnessing and performing quality control inspections and tests, as well as providing required documentation for assigned project areas or disciplines. The position requires relocation across North America to various project sites.
Key focus areas include Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans, Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals, and Collaborate with operations to develop work packs, identifying required inspections, tests, and documentation.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Construction Management/Engineering/Welding Technology, 5+ Years Experience, and Willingness To Travel And Relocate. Important skills include Understand Project Scope, Coordinate Inspections And Tests, Collaborate With Operations, Review Work Packs, Manage Source And Receiving Inspections, and Evaluate Supplier Quality Documentation. Preferred (not required): Working Knowledge Of Disciplines and Working Knowledge Of Associated Inspection/Testing Techniques.
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Full job description
Requisition ID: 180219
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South
Department: Quality
Market: Water/Wastewater
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
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.
District Overview
Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.
Location
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.
Responsibilities
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Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans
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Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals
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Collaborate with operations to develop work packs, identifying required inspections, tests, and documentation
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Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution
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Manage source and receiving inspections for permanent materials and equipment
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Evaluate supplier quality documentation for contract compliance
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Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services; report trends to management
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Perform inspections and tests as directed, ensuring compliance with required frequency and standards
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Conduct verification inspections for designated risk levels and document acceptance
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Prepare and maintain inspection/test reports and quality records
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Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards
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Communicate test results to the project team with complete and accurate documentation
Qualifications
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Willingness to travel and relocate as needed
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Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field (5+ years of experience)
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Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred
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Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus
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Working knowledge of trades, disciplines, and associated inspection/testing techniques preferred
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Highly motivated with a strong initiative and commitment to excellence
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Strong work ethic and dedication to doing the job right the first time
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Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
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Passion for safety and commitment to ensuring a safe work environment
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and goals
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Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management #LI-MP2
Other Requirements:
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Regular, reliable attendance
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Work productively and meet deadlines timely
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Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
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Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
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Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
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May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company: Kiewit
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