Quality Telecom Specialist - Data Center

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Telecom Specialist to support the successful delivery of telecommunications and specialty systems across large-scale industrial projects. This role will work closely with construction, engineering, commissioning, and project leadership teams to ensure telecom installations are executed in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, customer requirements, and quality expectations. The Quality Telecom Specialist will play a key role in supporting quality planning, inspections, testing, documentation, turnover, and continuous improvement efforts throughout all phases of project execution. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex industrial facilities involving fiber optic infrastructure, communications systems, structured cabling, network systems, security systems, and other specialty telecommunications installations. This project is based in Abilene, TX. Travel and site presence required for project duration (2-3 years). Relocation assistance or per diem options provided for project. Kiewit’s culture is unique in 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 position will be located on one of our project sites. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Technology, or related field; or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting telecommunications, low-voltage, specialty systems, electrical, commissioning, quality, or industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge of quality management principles, inspection processes, testing procedures, and construction quality requirements.
• Familiarity with fiber optic systems, structured cabling, communications infrastructure, security systems, access control systems, and/or network installations is preferred.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, installation requirements, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional project teams in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel and support project assignments throughout North America.
• 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

• Telecommunications, fiber optic, low-voltage, electrical, commissioning, or industrial construction experience.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as TIA, BICSI, NEC, IEEE, or related telecommunications requirements.
• Experience supporting commissioning, turnover, startup, or facility acceptance activities.
• Previous experience supporting mission critical, industrial, manufacturing, energy, mining, data center, or large commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and execution of project quality requirements for telecommunications and specialty systems.
• Verify work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Participate in quality planning activities, inspections, audits, surveillance activities, and field verifications.
• Collaborate with field supervision, engineering, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and clients to identify and resolve quality-related issues.
• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality procedures, work packages, and turnover documentation.
• Support installation verification, testing, troubleshooting, and acceptance activities for telecom and low-voltage systems.
• Assist with management of nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, punch lists, and quality records.
• Track and maintain quality documentation to support project turnover and client acceptance.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and quality best practices across project teams.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout project 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
• Relocation assistance or per diem options provided for project

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level