Quality Control Inspector - Telecommunications / Fiber - Data Center

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Kiewit, quality is everyone's responsibility. We are seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support telecommunications and fiber optic infrastructure projects across the United States. This role is responsible for ensuring construction activities meet project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and Kiewit's quality expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience inspecting fiber optic network installations, underground and aerial telecommunications infrastructure, and associated testing and turnover documentation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of telecommunications, fiber optic, utility, or infrastructure construction experience.
• Experience performing quality inspections on fiber optic network installations.
• Ability to read fiber route drawings, splice schematics, utility plans, and construction specifications.
• Familiarity with underground and aerial fiber construction methods.
• Understanding of telecommunications testing methods, including OTDR and fiber acceptance testing.
• Experience managing quality documentation, punch lists, and turnover packages.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, GIS systems, or construction management software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel and relocate as business needs require.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) certification.
• BICSI Technician or Installer certification.
• Experience supporting large-scale broadband, hyperscale data center, utility, or telecom network deployments.
• Experience with OFCI material management and equipment tracking.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, BICSI, and customer-specific telecommunications standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of fiber optic and telecommunications construction activities.
• Verify installation of underground conduit systems, handholes, vaults, innerduct, and fiber optic cable.
• Inspect aerial fiber installations, pole attachments, strand installation, and cable placement activities.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, quality procedures, and client standards.
• Validate fiber splicing, termination, labeling, and documentation requirements.
• Witness and document fiber testing activities, including OTDR, power meter, continuity, and acceptance testing.
• Maintain inspection records, punch lists, NCRs, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, project controls, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve quality concerns.
• Participate in quality audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work complies with project quality plans, applicable telecommunications standards, and customer requirements.

Benefits

• 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
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed