Quality Control Inspector - Telecommunications / Fiber - Data Center

Position Overview

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 begin in Abilene, TX.

Candidates must be open to relocation based on project needs, skill development, and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of fiber optic and telecommunications construction activities.
• Verify installation of underground conduit systems, handholes, vaults, innerduct, and fiber optic cable.
• Inspect aerial fiber installations, pole attachments, strand installation, and cable placement activities.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, quality procedures, and client standards.
• Validate fiber splicing, termination, labeling, and documentation requirements.
• Witness and document fiber testing activities, including OTDR, power meter, continuity, and acceptance testing.
• Maintain inspection records, punch lists, NCRs, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, project controls, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve quality concerns.
• Participate in quality audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work complies with project quality plans, applicable telecommunications standards, and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of telecommunications, fiber optic, utility, or infrastructure construction experience.
• Experience performing quality inspections on fiber optic network installations.
• Ability to read fiber route drawings, splice schematics, utility plans, and construction specifications.
• Familiarity with underground and aerial fiber construction methods.
• Understanding of telecommunications testing methods, including OTDR and fiber acceptance testing.
• Experience managing quality documentation, punch lists, and turnover packages.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, GIS systems, or construction management software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel and relocate as business needs require.