KID - Quality Telecomm Specialist - Frontier

Kiewit • Abilene, TX

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking a Quality Telecom Specialist to support the delivery of telecommunications and specialty systems across large-scale industrial projects. The role works closely with construction, engineering, commissioning, and project leadership teams to ensure telecom installations meet project specifications, industry standards, customer requirements, and quality expectations. It supports quality planning, inspections, testing, documentation, turnover, and continuous improvement throughout project execution. Projects may involve fiber optic infrastructure, communications systems, structured cabling, network systems, security systems, and other specialty telecommunications installations.

The position is based at a project site in Abilene, Texas, with travel and site presence required for the project duration of 2–3 years. Relocation assistance or per diem options are provided. Candidates must be willing and able to travel and relocate as needed, including supporting project assignments throughout North America.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• At least 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.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, installation requirements, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional project teams in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel and support project assignments throughout North America.
• Ability to work at different locations and in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with fiber optic systems, structured cabling, communications infrastructure, security systems, access control systems, and/or network installations.
• 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 complies with approved drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Participate in quality planning, 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 nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, punch lists, and quality records.
• Track and maintain quality documentation for 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.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively 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 deadlines, and work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance or per diem options for the project.
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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