Southeast - Quality Engineer - South FL

Southeast - Quality Engineer - South Fl

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Fort Pierce, FL, US Port Saint Lucie, FL, US Sunrise, FL, US

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer is responsible for the preparation, compilation, and first-line review of all construction submittals before formal review by the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Manager. This role ensures that all submittals meet project specifications, regulatory requirements, and agency standards, with a particular focus on compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

District Overview

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.

Location

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile technical submittals in accordance with contract specifications and agency guidelines.
• Conduct initial quality and compliance reviews of all submittals prior to CQC Manager evaluation.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of documents to support project schedules.
• Maintain detailed records of submittal status, revisions, and approvals.
• Coordinate with project engineers, subcontractors, and document control teams to gather required information.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with USACE and SFWMD submittal procedures.
• Support audits and inspections by providing documentation and compliance evidence.
• Collaborate with the CQC Manager and project team to resolve submittal-related issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of total experience in construction, with at least 10 years specializing in submittal preparation.
• At least 5 years of experience in civil works construction projects within the last 10 years.
• Experience on at least two completed USACE-administered civil works projects.
• Strong understanding of construction specifications, submittal processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in document management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Must not serve concurrently as the CQC Manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with USACE/SFWMD project submittals/documentation standards.
• Familiarity with RMS/QCS systems used by USACE.
• Technical background in civil engineering or construction management.

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.