Quality Telecom Specialist

Kiewit

Location

• This project is based in Abilene, TX
• Travel and site presence required for project duration (2-3 years)
• Relocation assistance or per diem options provided for project

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. This position will be located on one of our project sites. Candidate must be open to traveling and relocating as needed.

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Responsibilities

• Support implementation and execution of project quality requirements for telecommunications and specialty systems.

• Verify work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and customer requirements.

• Participate in quality planning activities, inspections, audits, surveillance activities, and field verifications.

• Collaborate with field supervision, engineering, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and clients to identify and resolve quality-related issues.

• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality procedures, work packages, and turnover documentation.

• Support installation verification, testing, troubleshooting, and acceptance activities for telecom and low-voltage systems.

• Assist with management of nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, punch lists, and quality records.

• Track and maintain quality documentation to support project turnover and client acceptance.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and quality best practices across project teams.

• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Technology, or related field; or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting telecommunications, low-voltage, specialty systems, electrical, commissioning, quality, or industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge of quality management principles, inspection processes, testing procedures, and construction quality requirements.
• Familiarity with fiber optic systems, structured cabling, communications infrastructure, security systems, access control systems, and/or network installations is preferred.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, installation requirements, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional project teams in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel and support project assignments throughout North America.

Preferred Qualifications

Telecommunications, fiber optic, low-voltage, electrical, commissioning, or industrial construction experience.

Knowledge of industry standards such as TIA, BICSI, NEC, IEEE, or related telecommunications requirements.

Experience supporting commissioning, turnover, startup, or facility acceptance activities.

Previous experience supporting mission critical, industrial, manufacturing, energy, mining, data center, or large commercial projects.

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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.