District Quality Manager - Northwest District

Location: 

Anchorage, AK, US Honolulu, HI, US Vancouver, WA, US Bend, OR, US

Requisition ID: 174304 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Northwest District 

Department: Quality 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a District Quality Manager, you will take the leadership role in managing district or project quality to ensure the quality program and all quality objectives and goals are met. Candidates will be expected to provide primary technical support to all district and project personnel as well as manage the development and implementation of Project Quality Plans aligned with corporate quality standards and implement processes to prevent quality issues. This position requires the incumbent to develop thorough knowledge of project scopes and schedule as they apply to quality assurance and quality control and function with minimal corporate supervision.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. We primarily perform civil infrastructure projects including earthmoving, dams, roadways, water resources, concrete paving and underground utilities. We are looking for hardworking individuals with a passion for construction who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty!

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is 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 means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

 

Our Northwest District currently builds projects in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. Mobility is required for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Promote and maintain effective communications and relations with district management, project management teams, and client representatives as required.
  • Recruit, hire, train, mentor and supervise district and project quality control personnel (including quality inspectors, and quality managers)
  • Coordinate quality control staffing needs on projects and assign qualified personnel. 
  • Assist project teams in the development of the Project Quality Plan and participate in project start-up and job planning.  Assist in identifying the proper Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s), checklists, and other documentation for the project.
  • Approve Project Quality Plans and quality risk assessments.
  • Monitor and report district quality incidents. 
  • Support projects with technical reviews and interpretation of construction codes and standards.
  • Maintain, update, and distribute district quality documents.
  • Undertake training and maintain certifications as required.

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Qualifications

  • Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, have ability to work independently and as part of a team, possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be proficient with engineering and project management software, and have excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or similar scientific or technical discipline and 5+ years of related quality management experience, performing functions as outlined above, or associates degree and 10 years of related quality management experience. 
  • Prior quality management or testing and inspection experience with state DOTs, US armed forces, or other federal, state, or local agencies may be given special consideration. 
  • Will also consider candidates with demonstrated strong construction operations background combined with relevant education.  
  • Preferred certifications – CCQM, ASQ, CQE, USACE CQM, ACI, WAQTC, ASCE AWS, CWB, API, ACI.

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.

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.
 


There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


Nearest Major Market: Alaska
Nearest Secondary Market: Anchorage

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