Civil Construction Quality Control Manager - Idaho

H-K Contractors, Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HK Contractors, Inc. seeks a Quality Control Manager to lead Idaho QC operations across asphalt, quarry, and recycling. You will develop a high-performing team and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires WAQTC/AASHTO testing expertise, 5 years in testing and 3+ years in supervision, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. You will coordinate lab activities and reporting to support product quality and customer

Qualifications

• WAQTC and AASHTO qualification certificates in all areas of the field.
• Five years' experience in testing (WAQTC and AASHTO).
• Minimum of 3 years managing a staff of 5 or more employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing QC team aligned with the company's core values.
• Champion a culture of safety, aiming for zero incidents across all QC operations.
• Maintain and enhance QC/QA processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Oversee all quality control activities for HMA and aggregate production, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Promote awareness of KPIs and cost control measures.
• Foster communication across business units to support product quality and customer service.
• Interface with stakeholders to meet testing deadlines and material submittals.
• Review and approve regional designs balancing cost, feasibility, and quality.
• Provide guidance to teams on process adjustments to meet specs.
• Manage employee performance through coaching and disciplinary action as needed.
• Maintain current QC/QA certifications and ensure MSHA/OSHA compliance.
• Ensure laboratory equipment and reference materials are calibrated.
• Mentor team members in technical, operational, and supervisory areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED

WAQTC qualification certificates

AASHTO qualification certificates

Five years of testing experience (WAQTC & AASHTO)

Three years of experience supervising 5+ staff

Job description

Position Overview

HK Contractors, 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.

The Quality Control (QC) Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering technical expertise, leadership, and strategic support to Idaho quality control operations. This position ensures optimal product quality and customer satisfaction across asphalt, quarry, and recycling operations. The QC Manager collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams, external partners, and sales to uphold the company's core values of Safety, Integrity, and Quality, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Core Duties

• Lead and develop a high-performing QC team aligned with the company's core values.
• Champion a culture of safety, aiming for zero incidents across all QC operations.
• Maintain and enhance QC/QA processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Oversee all quality control activities for hot mix asphalt (HMA) and aggregate production, ensuring adherence to specifications at all jurisdictional levels.
• Promote awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost control measures.
• Foster strong communication channels across business units to support product quality and customer service.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to meet material submittal and testing deadlines.
• Review and approve regional mix designs, balancing cost-efficiency, feasibility, and quality.
• Provide guidance to paving teams on process adjustments to meet specifications.
• Manage employee performance through coaching, feedback, recognition, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Maintain current QC/QA certifications and ensure compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations.
• Ensure laboratory equipment and reference materials are properly maintained and calibrated.
• Mentor team members in technical, operational, and supervisory areas.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Managerial Functions

• Represent the company in industry associations and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Review and coordinate weekly and monthly paving schedules.
• Handle administrative tasks including recordkeeping, reporting, and procurement.
• Support recruitment and hiring processes as needed.
• Conduct lab tours and communicate procedures to visitors and stakeholders.
• Oversee training and certification programs for lab personnel.
• Manage financial aspects of the QC business unit, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Allocate workloads and manage staffing schedules for lab operations.
• Review testing procedures and results to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Administer Quality Management System (QMS) and Regional Safety Operations (RSO) programs

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• WAQTC and AASHTO qualification certificates in all areas of the field.
• Five (5) years' experience in all areas of testing (WAQTC and AASHTO).
• A minimum of 3 years' experience managing a staff of 5 or more employees.

Work Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instruction.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.
• May be subject to drug testing, medical exams and physical abilities testing.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must have a current and valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service -