Quality Intern - Kiewit Industrial District (Summer 2026)

Position Overview

Our Quality Team is seeking driven individuals with a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence in the construction industry. If you value doing things right the first time and believe quality matters more than quantity, this internship is a great opportunity to launch your career.

At Kiewit, our mission is to make a meaningful impact through our construction operations. Whether it's tunneling through mountains, harnessing river energy, or building bridges that connect communities, we rely on skilled, safety-focused professionals to deliver exceptional results. Bring your ideas, dedication to quality, and strong work ethic. In return, we offer exciting career and travel opportunities, along with the satisfaction of building something extraordinary.

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 industrial manufacturing, power, and oil, gas, chemical, 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

Kiewit’s culture is built around mobility and opportunity. We relocate teams based on project needs, individual development plans, skill sets, and career goals. Your journey with Kiewit will be tailored to align with both your aspirations and our business needs.

This position will be located on one of our project sites and/or in our headquarters in Denver, CO or Lenexa, KS. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong understanding of company standards and guidelines
• Track and analyze client critique schedules an trends
• Communicate client feedback to employees
• Manage Corrective Action Reports and facilitate Root Cause Analysis
• Stay current on District Quality Manuals
• Identify and mitigate potential quality issues
• Participate in standards meetings and contribute quality-related insights
• Understand ISO 9001 requirements
• Assist with planning and conducting internal quality audits
• Review documentation, interview staff, and administer audit assessments
• Provide administrative support for audits and other quality initiatives
• Deliver quality presentations and share updates via internal channels
• Mentor Project Quality Coordinators
• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans and associated metrics

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and relocate (25%–50%)
• Pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, welding technology, or a related field
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus
• Ability to access all areas of a construction site in varying conditions
• Highly motivated with a strong initiative and commitment to excellence
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Passion for safety and a commitment to ensuring a safe work environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet goals
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail