Quality Specialist 1 - Northwest (Heavy Civil)

Requisition ID: 178878 Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group: Northwest District Department: Quality Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we oufb00er huge career and travel opportunities with the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up (or under). Thereu2019s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we oufb00er fast-paced excitement and fulufb01llment you wonu2019t ufb01nd anywhere else. In addition, we look to hire you to join the entire Kiewit family for a career. This is not just a job, single project, or stepping stone. As a Quality Specialist, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that quality standards and procedures are disseminated and implemented for the project you are on. Responsibilities may include coordinating, documenting, and reporting quality control and quality assurance activities. You may also be responsible for witnessing and performing quality control inspections and tests, providing required documentation as necessary. District Overview Kiewitu2019s Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hardworking individuals with a passion for construction who arenu2019t afraid to get their hands dirty Location Our current projects and opportunities are spread across the entire west coast - including Alaska and Hawaii - in large cities and small towns, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as business requires. Responsibilities + Maintain a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines + Maintain client critique schedules, tracking and trends + Provide updates to employees on client critique results + Maintain corrective action reports + Facilitate root cause analysis + Maintain a solid knowledge base of district quality manuals + Identify potential quality incidents before they arise + Participate in district standards meetings and provide input/feedback as it relates to quality assurance + Understand requirements of ISO 9001 standards + Help in the planning of, and participate in, internal quality audits + Conduct reviews of required documents and support materials, interviews staff, and administers online audit questions to assess compliance with documented procedures + Provide administrative support for audits, other Quality Department programs and initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews + Facilitate quality presentations + Disseminate quality information in the office and on the intranet, send results to managers on a weekly basis, writing monthly articles for company newsletter, presenting information at department discipline meetings, etc. + Mentor Project Quality Specialist + Draft and maintain a Project Quality Plan for any given project including the Quality activities required on a project and associated metrics + Specific job functions and areas of responsibility will be determined by the Project Quality Manager Qualifications + Ability to travel and relocate as needed + Bacheloru2019s degree in construction management, engineering, welding technology or related field + Working knowledge of quality control procedures relating to construction activities is preferred + ASQ, CQM, CQA or CWI certified and inspection experience a plus + Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments + Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative + Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time + Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity + Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt + Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills + Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives + Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail + Ability to develop a throughout understanding of project scope and schedule as they relate to quality + Must have a valid, active Driver's License #LI-MR Other Requirements: u2022 Regular, reliable attendance u2022 Work productively and meet deadlines timely u2022 Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment u2022 Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. u2022 Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. u2022 May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. Base Compensation: $70,000 - $86,580 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) This posting will be active from: 01/05/2026 - 06/01/2026 We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thatu2019s 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

Created: 2026-01-12