Sr. Quality Manager - Data Centers & Mission Critical

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a technically skilled and experienced Corporate Quality Lead to oversee quality assurance and control for data center construction projects across North America. This role is critical to ensuring that Kiewit’s data center builds meet stringent client specifications, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, construction, and quality systems, with specific experience in mission-critical infrastructure such as data centers. This individual will lead the development and execution of quality strategies, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives tailored to the unique demands of hyperscale and enterprise data center environments.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Quality Group is a shared service that maintains and executes quality standards on projects across the company. Our principal quality objectives are to meet or exceed clients’ expectations and to eliminate rework by performing our work “right the first time.” We monitor our performance against these objectives and require continual improvement. 

Location

This position will be based on site at one of our Data Center projects across the country. Travel and project subsistence will be provided. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality strategy and execution for data center construction projects across the company.
• Develop and implement project-specific quality plans, procedures, and audit protocols.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry codes (e.g., Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, IEEE), and internal standards.
• Collaborate with project teams, engineering, and commissioning groups to ensure quality is embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct quality audits and inspections, analyze findings, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the technical authority on quality matters related to electrical, mechanical, and structural systems in data centers.
• Mentor and support regional and project-level quality managers and engineers.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to communicate quality performance and resolve issues proactively.
• Develop and maintain quality metrics dashboards to track performance across multiple projects.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes for major quality issues.
• Lead lessons learned workshops and integrate findings into future project planning.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of quality records, inspections, and testing.
• Coordinate with procurement and subcontractors to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and met.
• Participate in commissioning and turnover activities, ensuring quality deliverables are complete and accurate.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data center construction and quality management.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in quality management within the construction or engineering industry, with at least 5 years focused on data center or mission-critical projects.
• Deep understanding of data center systems, including electrical distribution, HVAC, fire protection, and commissioning processes.
• Experience with ISO 9001, LEAN construction, and other quality frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Certifications such as CQA, CQE, or PMP are highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across North America.

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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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.