Quality Specialist - Eastern District

Kiewit • Point Pleasant, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Specialist supports the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of project quality programs across construction projects. This role works closely with project management, field supervision, engineering, subcontractors, and clients to ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements, company standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in transportation, bridge, highway, rail, marine, tunnel, earthwork, or water/wastewater infrastructure projects and possess a strong understanding of construction inspection processes, quality documentation, testing requirements, and corrective action management.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in construction quality, field engineering, inspection, or related heavy civil construction roles.
• Experience on infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, transit, marine, tunnels, dams, water/wastewater facilities, utilities, or large earthwork projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, standards, and construction procedures.
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles within construction environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software platforms.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and administration of project-specific Quality Management Plans (QMPs).
• Verify construction activities comply with contract documents, specifications, approved submittals, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality checklists, testing records, and turnover documentation.
• Perform field audits and inspections to verify workmanship, material compliance, and adherence to quality procedures.
• Monitor testing activities performed by third-party laboratories and specialty inspectors.
• Review quality records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to submission to clients.
• Assist with identification, tracking, and resolution of non-conformance reports (NCRs), deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Support root-cause investigations and implementation of preventive measures to minimize rework.
• Partner with field engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors to proactively address quality concerns.
• Participate in pre-activity meetings, quality planning sessions, and project kickoff meetings.
• Maintain project quality databases, logs, testing reports, and documentation systems.
• Track quality metrics and prepare reports detailing inspection results, non-conformance trends, and corrective action status.
• Support owner representatives, regulatory agencies, and client audits during project execution.
• Evaluate subcontractor quality performance and assist with compliance reviews.
• Ensure proper turnover and closeout documentation is completed and submitted in accordance with project requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and "build it right the first time" execution.

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