Kiewit Corporation

Quality Specialist (Structures) - Southwest District

LocationPhoenix, AZ
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 176204


Job Level: Mid Level


Home District/Group: Southwest District


Department: Quality


Market: Transportation


Employment Type: Full Time


Position Overview

As a Quality Inspector, you will primarily have responsibility for inspections and tests pertaining to a specific scope of work such as concrete and civil work. You will also perform other duties as directed by his/her supervisor to meet project quality requirements. To maximize your effectiveness, you must develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to your specific assignment.


District Overview

Kiewit Southwest District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water projects, we typically self-perform a large portion of the work. We do self-performance work such as mass grading, drainage, PCCP paving, utilities and more. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry with safety, quality, costs and schedule in mind.


Location


Phoenix AZ


Responsibilities

Listen to and takes appropriate action on client’s expressed concerns and observations.

Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of the work.
Develop an understanding of project scope and quality requirements as they pertain to your specific area of responsibility.
Study and understand the Project Quality Plan and other quality documents that pertain to assigned scope of work.
Identify detailed quality requirements required by the contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
Determine required frequency of inspections and tests
Coordinate with operations to schedule quality inspections and tests to maintain production goals
Perform inspections and tests at the required frequency in the assigned area.
Ensures that required inspections and tests are performed by others as required
Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain the quality files related to area of responsibility
Verify inspection and test compliance with the applicable contract documents, codes and standards
Correctly interpret and utilized codes and industry standards to determine compliance of the work
Maintain effective communications (both orally and written) with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team
Communicate test results to the project team with accurate and complete documentation
Understand typical codes and standards as they apply to the assigned work
Organize quality documents and store per the company and project document management procedures
Identify and report nonconforming work in accordance with the company quality standards and the project quality plan
Verify nonconforming work is properly corrected
Perform source and receiving inspection of permanent materials as required
Develop strong working relationship with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team
Be involved in and provide quality input to task planning meetings.


Additional Responsibilities

Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, address deficiencies and explain the "why", taking corrective actions as needed to bring work to conformance.
Listen to other employee's and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards.
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens.)
Be motivated and work productively.


Qualifications

Must have a minimum 5 years' experience in a quality and/or inspection position

Must be a self-starter, be organized and have good interpersonal skills.

Working knowledge of the specific trade of discipline you are assigned to with associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques.
Working knowledge of construction industry codes relating to your area of expertise
Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API etc. may be required for certain positions.


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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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