Project Quality Manager - Kiewit Power Constructors

Kiewit•Lenexa, KS

12d

About The Position

The Project Quality Manager (PQM) works at a Kiewit project site and leads the development, implementation, and management of a site-specific quality plan and other quality functions needed to ensure the project complies with contract documentation. As a member of the project leadership team, the PQM works with minimal supervision, interacts professionally with project and client personnel, manages a diversified workload and challenging situations, and applies continuous improvement principles. Kiewit Power Constructors provides direct-hire construction services for power generation using a union craft force. It builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America and provides engineering, procurement, construction, and startup services for gas- and coal-fired power generation, coal retrofit, and renewable energy projects. Teams may relocate to different locations based on available work and employee development plans, skills, and career goals. The position may involve work at various locations and in varying conditions, with travel as required.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience developing and implementing construction quality management programs in the solar, natural gas, oil and gas, or related industries.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality reporting tools.
Ability to communicate effectively with craft personnel, management, clients, and stakeholders.
Ability to work in diverse construction-site environments and travel as required.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work productively, meet deadlines, and communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and complete work within deadlines; overtime and weekend work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, welding, or industrial) or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
ACI (American Concrete Institute) certification.
ICC (International Code Council) certifications.
CWI certification.
Additional industry certifications such as AWS, API, ASNT, NACE, or CWB.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a quality program based on contract requirements and company quality standards.
Directly supervise and manage inspection and testing personnel.
Develop positive, trustworthy relationships with the client.
Provide technical expertise, troubleshooting, and solutions for quality issues.
Ensure documentation and recordkeeping are performed, validated, and readily retrievable through audits.
Promote and enforce quality processes to help ensure work is performed correctly the first time.
Communicate quality control information to relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, and contractors.
Ensure non-conformance work is properly reported, tracked, and documented.
Research, read, and interpret construction plans, standards, and specifications.
Assist with developing root cause analyses.
Meet deadlines and contribute positively to a safe, professional, high-quality project.