Quality Intern - South Central District (Summer 2027) at Peter Kiewit Sons' in Westlake, TX

Job description

Requisition ID: 181772 Job Level: Internship Home District/Group: South Central District Department: Quality Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Temporary Position Overview Are you interested in a hands-on real-world learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full-time construction career? In this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within construction management. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. As a Quality Intern, you will be responsible for coordinating, documenting, and reporting quality control and quality assurance activities. May be responsible for witnessing and performing quality control inspections and tests and for providing required documentation for the assigned areas or disciplines on a project. District Overview Kiewit's South Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design. Location Kiewit's South Central District has a home office in Westlake, Texas but leads work all over Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. However, 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. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Responsibilities Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals Address client concerns and maintain transparent communication regarding quality Collaborate with operations to develop work packs, identifying required inspections, tests, and documentation Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution Manage source and receiving inspections for permanent materials and equipment Evaluate supplier quality documentation for contract compliance Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services; report trends to management Perform inspections and tests as directed, ensuring compliance with required frequency and standards Conduct verification inspections for designated risk levels and document acceptance #LI-VB1 Prepare and maintain inspection/test reports and quality records Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards Communicate test results to the project team with complete and accurate documentation This is a field or shop-based position Qualifications Willingness to travel and relocate as needed Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field Familiar