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Requisition ID: 175575

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Northern California District

Department: Quality

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit has a new opportunity for a Quality Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful implementation of field quality inspection and testing plans, procedures and documentation on a major transportation project in the Santa Clara area.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast.

Location

This position will be based at our project site in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Have comprehensive knowledge of the Project’s Quality Management System, Work Instructions, and Inspection Procedures.

• Promote and maintain effective communication and relations with project management teams, front line supervision, and the engineer/client.

• Perform accurate arithmetic operations and understand plans and specifications, visualizing 2D drawings in 3D.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the contract, plans, specifications, applicable codes, and jurisdictional requirements.

• Assist in developing project Inspection and Test Plans and procedures, and conduct quality risk evaluations.

• Mentor and coach quality personnel, hire, train, and supervise project quality inspection staff.

• Provide training on inspection and testing techniques, and participate in Corporate and District Training initiatives.

• Coordinate inspection personnel staffing needs and manage the implementation of the project Inspection and Test Plan.

• Plan and perform field inspections and tests, ensuring timely interpretation of results to minimize impacts.

• Report and document non-conformances, manage third-party testing and authorized inspection agencies, and ensure welder certifications are current.

• Examine field conditions, identify problems, and take corrective actions as needed.

• Understand and implement safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, and perform all other job-related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• The Ideal candidate should have 5-10 years of experience as a quality professional in the construction industry.

• Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and speak publicly are essential.

• Experience managing QC inspectors by balancing schedules and priorities, providing feedback, and handling difficult performance conversations.

• Experience in managing 3rd Party testing companies, including budget planning, scheduling, and interpreting test results, is required.

• A construction background in concrete (including mass concrete), civil backfill and excavation, welding, with bonus points for slurry wall and instrumentation experience, is also important.

• Ability to lift and carry items over 50 pounds; navigate confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.

• Ability to climb and balance on steel structures, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds with full range of motion and flexibility.

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.

Base Compensation: $165,000 - $180,000

(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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit