Quality Intern- Kiewit Industiral District (Summer 2027)
About The Position
As a Quality Specialist Intern, you will coordinate, document, and report quality control and quality assurance activities. You may witness and perform quality control inspections and tests and provide required documentation for assigned project areas or disciplines. The Kiewit Industrial District provides direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States, including data centers, mineral processing, energy, and water projects. Project work ranges from small capital work to major EPC projects. Teams may relocate based on project needs, individual development plans, skill sets, and career goals. The role requires willingness to travel and relocate, with travel estimated at 25%–50%.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, welding technology, or a related field.
- Willingness to travel and relocate (25%–50%).
- Ability to access all areas of a construction site in varying conditions.
- Highly motivated, with strong initiative and a commitment to excellence.
- Strong work ethic and integrity.
- Passion for safety and commitment to ensuring a safe work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet goals.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Ability to work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
- Ability to 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, and other policies.
- Ability to work during normal operating hours and organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures.
- Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong understanding of company standards and guidelines.
- Track and analyze client critique schedules and trends.
- Communicate client feedback to employees.
- Manage Corrective Action Reports and facilitate Root Cause Analysis.
- Stay current on District Quality Manuals.
- Identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Participate in standards meetings and contribute quality-related insights.
- Understand ISO 9001 requirements.
- Assist with planning and conducting internal quality audits.
- Review documentation, interview staff, and administer audit assessments.
- Provide administrative support for audits and other quality initiatives.
- Deliver quality presentations and share updates via internal channels.
- Mentor Project Quality Coordinators.
- Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans and associated metrics.
- Coordinate, document, and report quality control and quality assurance activities.
- Witness and perform quality control inspections and tests, as needed.
- Provide required documentation for assigned project areas or disciplines.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents.
- Dental insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents.
- Vision insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents.
- Voluntary wellness programs.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Life insurance.
- Disability plans.
- Retirement plans with matching.
- Generous paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
