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Project Quality Manager - Industrial District

Kiewit • Jackson, MS • 13h ago

Requisition ID: 179615

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Quality

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Located on one of Kiewit's project sites, the Project Quality Manager (PQM) is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the site-specific Project Quality Plan and all other quality-related functions required to deliver a project fully compliant with contract documentation.

The PQM is a key member of the project leadership team and must be able to work with minimal supervision, interact professionally with both internal teams and clients, and manage diverse workloads effectively in fast-paced, challenging environments. Strong communication, conflict-resolution skills, and a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset are essential.

Candidates with Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil construction quality experience are strongly preferred.

Projects include a wide range of industrial scopes requiring proficiency in quality processes related to structural work, mechanical systems, electrical installations, and multidisciplinary field environments.

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 can begin in either Louisiana, Mississippi or Texas.

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

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain Project Quality Management Plans (PQMPs) tailored to project and industry-specific requirements.

Lead quality assurance and control initiatives across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, drawings, codes, and standards.

Supervise, coach, and mentor Quality Control Inspectors and Quality Engineers; manage a team.

Conduct audits, inspections, nonconformance reviews, and root cause analyses to identify and resolve quality issues.

Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure alignment on quality objectives and expectations.

Interface with clients, third-party agencies, and regulatory bodies on quality requirements and documentation.

Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to quality performance and trends.

Lead continuous improvement efforts and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Ensure complete documentation, traceability, and retention of all quality records, material certifications, inspection results, and testing reports.

Support commissioning and project turnover by producing accurate and complete quality documentation packages.

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Qualifications

10+ years of experience in construction quality management, ideally with exposure to mechanical, electrical, and civil scopes.

Experience in Solar, Natural Gas, Oil/Gas, industrial, or other large-scale EPC project environments.

Minimum 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ASME, API, NEC, and other relevant construction and industry standards.

Demonstrated experience developing and executing Quality Management programs from the ground up.

Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and team-building skills.

Proficiency with digital quality management systems, reporting tools, and audit software.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred).

Additional certifications such as CWI, NACE, API, PMP, or Six Sigma are considered a plus.

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.

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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.

Company: Kiewit

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