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Kiewit hires Compliance professionals to support regulatory, environmental, and safety obligations across major energy infrastructure projects. The company has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates in this function, making it a realistic target if you're building a U.S. career in compliance.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180189
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Quality
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) supports the Project Quality Assurance Manager and Project Quality Manager in implementing the District Quality Management System (QMS) and project-specific Quality Procedures. This role plays a key part in conducting routine project audits and assessments, producing and organizing compliance documentation, and ensuring the QMS is consistently and effectively executed. Experience supporting data center construction and/or commercial buildings is highly preferred. As a QAS, you bring a commitment to top-tier quality, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. In return, Kiewit offers major opportunities for career advancement, travel, and hands-on involvement in impactful industrial projects across the U.S.
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 will start in Abilene, Texas or Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed. 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.
Responsibilities
- Administer the Company Quality Management System and ensure consistent implementation across the project.
- Assist with developing and executing project quality policies and procedures.
- Support interviewing, hiring, and training quality personnel.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of company standards and guidelines.
- Assign and coordinate activities and schedules for Quality Auditors and Coordinators.
- Lead and facilitate Quality Auditor and Quality Coordinator meetings.
- Develop and manage the annual quality audit schedule.
- Facilitate and maintain the project’s Lessons Learned process and database.
- Review Division Quality Manuals and assist with updates as needed.
- Provide internal quality training and presentations.
- Participate in departmental and division standards meetings.
- Build understanding of ISO Standards and support compliance.
- Disseminate quality-related information across both office and field teams.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant quality assurance, quality control, or construction on commercial building projects.
- Data center construction experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial building systems: structural, envelope, architectural finishes, fire/life safety, HVAC and interior systems.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and commercial building codes.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence field and project teams.
- Experience with commissioning or closeout process.
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 full-time 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.
Requisition ID: 180189
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Quality
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) supports the Project Quality Assurance Manager and Project Quality Manager in implementing the District Quality Management System (QMS) and project-specific Quality Procedures. This role plays a key part in conducting routine project audits and assessments, producing and organizing compliance documentation, and ensuring the QMS is consistently and effectively executed. Experience supporting data center construction and/or commercial buildings is highly preferred. As a QAS, you bring a commitment to top-tier quality, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. In return, Kiewit offers major opportunities for career advancement, travel, and hands-on involvement in impactful industrial projects across the U.S.
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 will start in Abilene, Texas or Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed. 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.
Responsibilities
- Administer the Company Quality Management System and ensure consistent implementation across the project.
- Assist with developing and executing project quality policies and procedures.
- Support interviewing, hiring, and training quality personnel.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of company standards and guidelines.
- Assign and coordinate activities and schedules for Quality Auditors and Coordinators.
- Lead and facilitate Quality Auditor and Quality Coordinator meetings.
- Develop and manage the annual quality audit schedule.
- Facilitate and maintain the project’s Lessons Learned process and database.
- Review Division Quality Manuals and assist with updates as needed.
- Provide internal quality training and presentations.
- Participate in departmental and division standards meetings.
- Build understanding of ISO Standards and support compliance.
- Disseminate quality-related information across both office and field teams.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant quality assurance, quality control, or construction on commercial building projects.
- Data center construction experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial building systems: structural, envelope, architectural finishes, fire/life safety, HVAC and interior systems.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and commercial building codes.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence field and project teams.
- Experience with commissioning or closeout process.
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 full-time 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Compliance Jobs at Kiewit Jobs
Frame credentials around energy regulatory frameworks
Kiewit's Compliance roles in energy often require familiarity with FERC, NERC, or EPA regulations. Tailor your resume and credentials to show direct exposure to these frameworks before applying, not just general compliance experience.
Target roles requiring specialty occupation documentation
For H-1B sponsorship, your Compliance role must qualify as a specialty occupation. Roles tied to environmental law, regulatory affairs, or energy policy have stronger petition foundations than generalist compliance titles, so apply accordingly.
Research Kiewit's project pipeline before outreach
Kiewit staffs Compliance professionals around active construction and energy infrastructure projects. Review publicly available contract awards and project announcements to time your application when relevant regional roles are opening.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Kiewit Compliance openings
Not every Kiewit job posting signals sponsorship eligibility clearly. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified Compliance openings at Kiewit filtered by visa type, so you only spend time on roles where your status is a fit.
Clarify LCA obligations during the offer negotiation stage
Before signing, confirm that your employer's Labor Condition Application with DOL covers your specific worksite location. Kiewit operates across multiple states and project sites, and your LCA must reflect where you'll physically work.
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Find Compliance at Kiewit JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Compliance roles?
Yes, Kiewit has a history of H-1B sponsorship across multiple functions, including Compliance. For sponsorship to apply, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Compliance positions tied to regulatory affairs, environmental law, or energy policy tend to meet this bar more reliably than generalist titles.
How do I apply for Compliance jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal, where Compliance roles are listed by business unit and location. Before applying, confirm the role aligns with your visa type, since not every posting includes sponsorship details upfront. Migrate Mate filters Kiewit's open Compliance positions by visa sponsorship eligibility, which helps you identify the right roles before investing time in an application.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Compliance hires?
Kiewit sponsors a range of visa types for Compliance professionals, including H-1B for specialty occupation roles, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying categories, and F-1 OPT or CPT for recent graduates. For candidates pursuing longer-term pathways, Kiewit has also supported EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for Compliance positions in the energy sector.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Compliance roles in energy?
Kiewit's energy Compliance roles typically require a background in environmental science, law, engineering, or a related regulatory discipline. Familiarity with FERC, NERC, or EPA compliance frameworks is a common expectation, as is experience supporting compliance programs on large infrastructure projects. For senior roles, prior experience managing audits, regulatory filings, or environmental permits adds significant weight to your application.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Compliance role at Kiewit?
Timelines depend on your visa type. H-1B standard processing through USCIS takes three to five months, with premium processing available to reduce that to 15 business days. TN status can be obtained at the Canadian or Mexican border on the day of entry. If Kiewit pursues a Green Card through PERM, expect DOL processing alone to take at least 12 months before USCIS steps begin.
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