Sr. Quality Specialist

Requisition ID: 172955

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: TIC Denver

Department: Quality

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding a Sr. Quality Specialist to our team to support our Industrial Construction segment. In this role, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan and will be responsible for assuring that quality standards and procedures are disseminated and implemented on the project you are on. You will be responsible for coordinating, documenting and reporting quality control and quality assurance activities. You may additionally be responsible for witnessing and performing quality control inspections and tests and for providing required documentation for the assigned areas or disciplines on a project. Your specific job functions and areas of responsibility will be determined by the Project Quality Manager and communicated through initial performance expectation reviews. To maximize your effectiveness, you must be able to develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to quality.

District Overview

TIC is a Kiewit Subsidiary that provides direct-hire construction services for industrial projects. TIC Denver has projects in Power, Industrial Manufacturing, Oil Gas Chemical, and Mining across the United States. Its projects range from small capital work up to major EPC projects. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry in an “open-shop” environment.

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. You might start in our Denver office in training and then will be provided per diem to your assigned project locations around the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of project scope, quality requirements and quality plan related to area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with operations and schedule inspections and tests in support of the project schedule and production goals.
• Listen to and take appropriate action on client’s expressed concerns and observations.
• Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of work.
• Collaborate with operations in work pack development to identify the required inspections, tests and documentation.
• Review work pack to determine readiness for pre-activity meetings and construction execution.
• Coordinate source and receiving inspection of permanent materials and plant equipment for project requirements.
• Review supplier-provided quality documents for compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor and manage the costs of third-party inspection and testing firms. Alert management to trends. Actively involved in forecasting costs.
• Perform inspections and tests at the required frequency in the assigned area as directed by supervisor.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain the quality files related to area of responsibility.
• Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with applicable contract documents, codes and standards.
• Communicate test results to the project team with accurate and complete documentation.
• Verify testing equipment is within calibration requirements. Maintain a log of all testing equipment and calibrations required for the work.
• Identify and report nonconforming work in accordance with the company quality standards and the project quality plan.
• Track open or failing test results through correction using company approved standard programs.
• Learn the programs and train the project team on the use of company approved quality tracking applications.
• Correctly interpret and utilize 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.
• Audit specific project quality processes and report results and recommendations for improvement.
• Perform project-level quality assessments as assigned.
• Organize quality documents and store per the company and project document management procedures.
• 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, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• 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 and understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering, science or technical college degree plus four years of experience in a QA/QC role, performing functions as detailed above in construction OR an associate degree in engineering technology or science plus 6 years of QA/QC experience in construction OR a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) plus 10 years of QA/QC experience in construction field.
• Experience performing Quality control in the field, reviewing, monitoring inspections of materials/equipment, and responding to quality issues is required. Must be a self-starter with strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
• Having a working knowledge of the trades, disciplines and associated special processes, inspection and testing techniques for the work they are assigned to on the project is preferred.
• Having a working knowledge of the related construction industry codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements (ASSHTO, ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC, etc.) associated with their work is beneficial as well as certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API etc. are advantageous
  
  
  

Quality specialist, quality coordinator, quality technician, Sr. Quality coordinator, Sr. quality technician

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.
  
  
  

Base Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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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.