Additional Compensation and Benefits

401k, Benefits, Bonus, Company Vehicle, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO

Position Overview

As a Quality Manager 2, you will take the leadership role in managing district or project quality with minimal corporate supervision. He/she provides primary technical support to all district and project personnel. He/she manages the development and implementation of the Project Quality Plan aligned with corporate quality standards and implements processes to prevent quality issues. This position requires the incumbent to develop thorough knowledge of the project scope and schedule as they apply to quality assurance and quality control.

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.

This position has the possibility of being located in Houston, TX, Denver, CO OR Lenexa, KS.

Qualifications

-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, welding, civil engineering or construction management/engineering is preferred
-ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) certification preferred
-Certifications from AWS, CWB, API, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, etc. are advantageous.
-A thorough knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), the power market, and the -EPC contractual model (typical scopes, schedules, and contractual requirements) in order to develop and implement the project-specific quality program
-Working knowledge of the related construction industry codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
-Experience managing large project quality program including implementation, measurement, and reporting.
-Exceptional math, computer, verbal and written communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
-Effective organizational and time management skills
-Effective analytical and problem solving skills
-Ability to work independently or as part of a team
-Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
-Ability to travel and/or relocate as required

Responsibilities

-Manage the development, implementation, and management of a contract-specific PQP
-Review and approve subcontractor quality plans to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
-Ensure Quality staff is adequately assigned, trained, and qualified to execute the PQP and that all project staff has access to the appropriate quality resources
-Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with the Client team while understanding their expectations at all times
-Coordinate and perform QA audits and assessments on the QMS, PQP, subcontractor quality plans, and other processes / procedures (which may include other business unit functions). Document findings and assign / implement effective Corrective Actions
-Analyze findings to identify trends that could be potential risks to the project. Work with the project management team to develop and implement mitigation strategies to remove or reduce those risks
-Promote Continuous Improvement and the timely reporting of all conditions that affect the project
-Be actively engaged in operation planning sessions, providing input from a Quality standpoint and ensuring that Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) are developed for all operations
-Ensure that all Quality documentation required for project turnover is completed, compliant with contractual requirements, and stored in an organized manner
-Understand the cost of quality while managing within the allocated budget and making smart financial decisions
-Routinely speak and /or present at meetings to promote quality goals / objectives and to discuss issues
-Perform routine performance reviews with all project Quality staff

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Career Opportunities

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

Additional Details

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Employer Profile

We exist to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.