Construction Quality Auditor
About this role
Requisition ID: 179903
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Quality
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Quality Assurance Auditor ensures full implementation of Project Quality Assurance Program (PQAP) across projects by conducting scheduled audits, verifying compliance with quality standards, and reviewing documentation. This role acts as an objective liaison between project teams and clients, promoting adherence to procedures and fostering constructive resolution of quality issues.
District Overview
The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.
We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.
If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.
Location
This position will be based out of one of our projects in Louisiana and be traveling to multiple projects in LA, MS and TX.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the Project Quality Assurance Program (PQAP) and Project Quality Plan (PQP).
- Develop and manage audit schedules; conduct independent audits of processes, operations, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Verify compliance with quality procedures, codes, and standards through field observations and documentation reviews.
- Audit third-party inspection/testing companies and ensure subcontractor adherence to PQP.
- Review and organize quality documentation per project turnover requirements.
- Prepare audit reports, metrics, and corrective action plans; track closure of findings.
- Identify quality trends and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
- Provide training on quality plans and mentor jobsite quality personnel.
- Utilize InEight Completions for audit records, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct Audit Kickoff and Closeout meetings.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience in construction quality, auditing, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of construction codes and standards (ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC, etc.).
- Certifications from American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications (CQA, CCQM, CMQ/OE) are an asset.
- Strong understanding of piping, electrical, and major construction disciplines.
- Ability to manage audits objectively and resolve conflicts professionally.
- Skills:
- Audit planning and execution
- Quality documentation and compliance
- Root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Training and mentoring
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
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Other Requirements:
- 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.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company at a glance
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.
Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Top Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Voluntary wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
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