Requisition ID: 180277
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group
Department: Quality
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewAs a Quality Manager, 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.
LocationThe project is based n Abilene, TX. 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.
Responsibilities• Lead development and execution of the Project Quality Plan (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and participate in related coordination and work planning.
• Oversee quality for large scale commercial building systems, including but not limited to walls, framing and finishes, MEP systems, exterior envelope & roofing systems, and structural components.
• Conduct and manage inspections to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, record control, and inspection tracking.
• Identify, document, and drive resolution of nonconformances and quality issues.
• Support and participate in internal and external quality audits, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and audit readiness.
• Manage subcontractor quality performance and alignment with project expectations.
• Analyze trends, identify risks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate quality expectations, adhoc training, findings, and updates across the project team, subcontractors, and others.
• Active participation and incorporation of safety expectations and culture into work planning and completion of quality-related deliverables.
• Support executive-level and reoccurring meetings with quality metrics and insights.
Qualifications- At least 5+ experience developing and implementing construction quality management programs in the Commercial, Building, or Vertical Construction industry.
- Exceptional math, computer, verbal and written communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-starter with organizational, managerial, and leadership skills. Must be able to manage teams up to 20 personnel, have effective organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Strong public speaking and technical writing skills. Must be able to communicate to large groups craft personnel as well as management and client teams
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
- Certifications from AWS, CWB, API, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, etc. are advantageous
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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 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.
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.
