Senior Quality Manager - Kiewit Power Constructors

Requisition ID: 180276


Job Level: Senior Level


Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District


Department: Quality


Market: Power


Employment Type: Full Time


Position Overview

As an ASME Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the revision, implementation, and ongoing management of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code program, while also providing QA oversight of the Welding Program across project sites. This role requires deep expertise in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and strong leadership in driving updates to the ASME Quality Program.


District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

Location

The position is based out of Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

• Lead updates to the ASME Quality Manual and all related implementing procedures in response to Code revisions, lessons learned, corporate initiatives, and changes in field work practices.
• Support engineering teams by conducting regular project audits to verify that Procedure Specifications and Performance Qualifications comply with the KNS QMS, ASME Code requirements, and KNS Standard Quality Procedures.
• Manage ASME and National Board certification activities, including coordination with Authorized Nuclear Inspectors and Supervisors for certification and recertification efforts. This may require travel to Lenexa, Kansas, and potentially to Kiewit Canadian locations.
• Assist project teams in preparing to extend Power Corporate ASME certifications to project sites, including planning and coordinating meetings with clients and KNS Authorized Nuclear Inspection agencies.
• Support the expansion of existing ASME N Certificates to include design and fabrication activities.
• Provide training to project personnel on the ASME Quality Manual and Project Quality Plans.
• Oversee ASME Code compliance for all work governed by the ASME Quality Control Manual, including reviewing newly issued ASME Code Cases that may impact Power Projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Authorized Inspection Agency and jurisdictional authorities, and assist in securing authorized inspection services for project needs.
• Conduct regular audits of projects performing ASME Code work to ensure full and proper implementation of the Power ASME Quality Program.
• Ensure all project Quality Records-including ASME documentation-are accurately completed, maintained, and submitted through routine audits and assessments.
• Research and respond to technical inquiries, providing interpretation and guidance on construction codes and standards.
• Coordinate with Canadian Operations, as needed, to support ASME and CSA certification efforts for Kiewit's Canadian subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, including Section III, Section VIII, and applicable Code Cases
• Strong understanding of welding codes and standards (e.g., ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, CSA standards) and their application in construction and fabrication
• Proven experience managing or supporting ASME and National Board certification programs, including coordination with Authorized Nuclear Inspectors (ANI/ANS)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply quality management systems (QMS), including procedure development, implementation, and auditing
• Experience conducting quality audits, supplier evaluations, and compliance assessments for ASME-regulated work
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to revise Quality Manuals, procedures, and project-specific quality plans
• Ability to provide clear guidance on code interpretation, technical requirements, and quality expectations to engineering and field teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, inspectors, project teams, and regulatory authorities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation, certification activities, and multiple concurrent priorities
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, inspection agencies, and corporate locations as required

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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.

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.