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Kiewit · 2 days ago

Sr. Quality Manager - Data Centers & Mission Critical

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

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.

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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

Qualification

Quality managementData center systemsISO 9001LEAN constructionCQA certificationCQE certificationPMP certificationAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Willingness to travel to project sites across North America

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

Preferred

Certifications such as CQA, CQE, or PMP are highly desirable

Benefits

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

Generous paid time off

Company

Kiewit

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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

Founded in 1884

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.kiewit.com

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