Aggregate Quality Manager

Staker Parson Materials & Construction; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Inclusive growth opportunities

Job summary

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, seeks an Aggregate Quality Manager to lead enterprise quality across our aggregate operations. This role develops standardized QA systems, lab practices, and metrics while partnering with Operations and Engineering to improve product performance and safety.

The role requires 10+ years in aggregate quality, with strong knowledge of ASTM/AASHTO/UDOT standards and a track record in cross-functional leadership and data-driven improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in aggregate quality, materials engineering, or construction materials.
• Deep knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, UDOT, and applicable quality standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership across multiple operations or locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise quality management across aggregate operations.
• Develop standardized testing procedures, lab practices, and quality metrics.
• Oversee laboratory operations and ensure ASTM/AASHTO/UDOT compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions to reduce product variability.
• Provide technical support to customers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Aggregate quality management

Laboratory leadership

Quality assurance/controls

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job ID: 527755

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

The Aggregate Quality Manager provides enterprise leadership for aggregate quality operations across Staker Parson. This role is responsible for developing standardized quality management systems, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, driving continuous improvement, managing quality and operational risks, and supporting the consistent production of high-quality aggregate products. As the company's subject matter expert for aggregate quality, this leader partners closely with Operations, Asphalt, Ready Mix, Construction, Commercial, Environmental, and Engineering teams to improve product performance, support customer success, and advance operational excellence. The role plays a critical part in supporting strategic growth initiatives and the long-term success of the aggregates business.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

Enterprise Quality Leadership

• Develop and implement a company-wide Aggregate Quality Management System.
• Establish standardized testing procedures, laboratory practices, quality metrics, and documentation requirements across all aggregate operations.
• Partner with operational and safety leaders to identify risks, promote safe work practices, and ensure quality processes support a safe and compliant work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish quality performance expectations and governance processes across all locations.

Quality Assurance & Product Performance

• Ensure aggregate products consistently meet customer specifications and applicable industry standards.
• Develop and oversee quality control plans across operations.
• Analyze quality trends and implement proactive improvement initiatives.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and develop sustainable corrective actions.
• Reduce product variability while supporting operational efficiency and production objectives.

Laboratory Leadership

• Provide enterprise oversight of aggregate laboratory operations.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, UDOT, and other applicable testing standards.
• Establish laboratory standards related to equipment calibration, documentation, technician qualifications, sample retention, and audit readiness.
• Promote consistency, accuracy, and reliability across laboratory operations.

Standardization & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain standardized testing methods, sampling procedures, reporting protocols, and quality dashboards.
• Implement root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Identify and deploy best practices across operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality consistency, operational efficiency, and data reliability.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Develop enterprise quality reporting and performance dashboards.
• Monitor specification compliance, product variability, customer concerns, laboratory performance, and operational trends.
• Leverage data analytics to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Provide actionable quality insights to business and operational leadership.

Technical & Customer Support

• Serve as the primary technical resource for aggregate quality across the organization.
• Support customers with specification interpretation, technical consultation, and quality-related concerns.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical presentations, and product education initiatives.
• Help strengthen customer confidence in Staker Parson products and capabilities.

Strategic Initiatives

• Support evaluation of new aggregate resources and product development opportunities.
• Participate in acquisition due diligence and integration activities.
• Implement emerging technologies and digital quality management solutions.
• Support sustainability initiatives, capital planning efforts, and long-term business growth strategies.

Partner with various lines of business and teams to optimize product performance, improve operational consistency, support customer requirements, and align quality initiatives with business objectives.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and mentor aggregate quality personnel across the organization.
• Develop technical training and competency programs.
• Establish standardized onboarding and development processes.
• Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives.
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical best practices across the business.

Key Characteristics

For This Role, You Should Be

• A recognized technical expert with a passion for quality and operational excellence.
• A strategic thinker who connects quality performance to business results.
• A collaborative leader capable of influencing across functions and locations.
• Analytical, data-driven, and process-oriented.
• A proactive problem solver who drives continuous improvement.
• An effective communicator who can translate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A servant leader committed to developing talent and strengthening organizational capability.

Key Functional Competencies

You Possess The Following

• Aggregate quality management expertise.
• Laboratory management and testing standards knowledge.
• Quality assurance and quality control systems.
• Statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action management.
• Regulatory and specification compliance.
• Continuous improvement methodologies.
• Technical problem solving.
• Customer technical support.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence.
• Project and change management.

Required

Experience / Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Management, Geology, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in aggregate quality, materials engineering, or construction materials.
• Deep knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, UDOT, and applicable quality standards.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supporting technical teams across multiple operations or locations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent technical certification.
• Certified Aggregate Technician or similar industry certification.
• Experience sup porting aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and heavy civil construction operations.
• Experience implementing enterprise quality management and data analytics systems.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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