Quality Assurance Specialist - Building / Commercial / Architectural Construction - Data Center

Requisition ID: 182636

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Quality

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The QA Specialist supports implementation of the project Quality Management System for building and architectural construction. This role focuses on executing inspections, verifying compliance, and maintaining accurate quality documentation to ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents, codes, and company standards. They report to the Buildings QA Manager as part of the overall project QA team.

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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 start in Abilene, Texas or Point Pleasant, WV.

Candidates must be open to relocating as needed.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inspections and testing activities to align with project schedule and construction progress for assigned scopes: interior walls/framing, MEP rough-ins, finishes, roofing systems, PEMB, windows/glazing, and firestopping systems.
• Assist with subcontractor quality oversight and verification of completed work to verify work complies with drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, applicable codes, and approved work plans.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection reports, test records, and quality documentation.
• Identify, document, and track nonconformances through resolution in accordance with project requirements.
• Review material receiving, subcontractor and supplier documentation, and installation readiness for compliance.
• Communicate quality issues, results, and status clearly to the Quality Manager and project team.

Success Measures

• Improved field execution through proactive quality verification
• Early identification and resolution of quality issues
• Timely and accurate completion of inspections and documentation
• Strong compliance with project quality requirements and standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant quality assurance, quality control, or construction on commercial building projects.
• Data center construction experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of commerical building systems: structural, envelope, architectural finishes, fire/life safety, HVAC and interior systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and commercial building codes.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence field and project teams.
• Experience with commissioning or closeout process.

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.

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