Director of Technical Services - Aggregates

CRH; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Mid-South Aggregates seeks a strategic Director of Technical Services to oversee quality, laboratory, technical services, product performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across 12 operations. This role leads 10–12 professionals and builds scalable systems, standards, and processes that drive growth and customer outcomes.

The leader partners with operations and stakeholders to elevate product quality and performance, while expanding technical capabilities across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Geology, Materials Science, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years in aggregates, construction materials, asphalt, concrete, mining, or related industries.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience overseeing multiple locations or regional operations.
• Extensive knowledge of aggregate quality standards and testing procedures.
• Thorough understanding of ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and MSHA regulations.
• Experience with laboratory quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and statistical process control skills.
• Proficiency with laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all quality, laboratory, and technical services activities across 12 aggregate operations.
• Develop and implement a long-term vision for technical services and quality excellence.
• Establish common standards, procedures, and performance expectations across all locations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance, consistency, and operational performance.

Skills

Aggregate quality

Analytical skills

LIMS & Office

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Laboratory quality management systems

Job description

Job ID: 529605

Midsouth Aggregates, part of CRH’s South Division, is a leading supplier of quality aggregates in the southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama, southern Tennessee, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project. Mid-South Aggregates is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and an e-verify participant.

Mid-South Aggregates is seeking a strategic and technically strong leader to serve as our next Director of Technical Services. This highly visible role will oversee quality, laboratory, technical services, product performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across a network of 12 aggregate operations.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced construction materials, mining, aggregates, asphalt, or concrete professional to build and elevate a regional technical services organization while directly influencing product quality, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 10-12 quality and technical professionals while creating scalable systems, standards, and processes that support continued growth across the organization.

Why This Role Is Different

This is not simply a quality control position.

This Leader Will

• Establish and scale a best-in-class technical services program.
• Standardize quality processes across multiple operating locations.
• Develop technical talent and leadership capabilities throughout the organization.
• Serve as the company's technical authority on aggregate products and specifications.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve consistency, performance, and customer outcomes.
• Build stronger relationships with DOTs, customers, consultants, and industry stakeholders.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all quality, laboratory, and technical services activities across 12 aggregate operations.
• Develop and implement a long-term vision for technical services and quality excellence.
• Establish common standards, procedures, and performance expectations across all locations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance, consistency, and operational performance.
  

Program Development

• Build, enhance, and scale technical services capabilities throughout the organization.
• Create systems, metrics, reporting tools, and best practices that support sustainable growth.
• Develop data-driven performance measures and accountability processes.
• Evaluate and implement new testing technologies and quality management practices.
  

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 10-12 technical and quality professionals.
• Build organizational capability through training, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  

Customer & Industry Support

• Provide technical expertise to customers, DOT agencies, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Support resolution of product performance concerns and quality investigations.
• Represent the company within industry associations and regulatory organizations.
  

Requirements

We're seeking a leader who has successfully managed quality and technical programs in a multi-site environment and understands how to build processes, teams, and systems that drive long-term performance.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Geology, Materials Science, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
  

Experience

• Extensive knowledge of aggregate quality standards and testing procedures.
• Thorough understanding of ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and MSHA regulations.
• Experience with laboratory quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and statistical process control skills.
• Proficiency with laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• 10+ years in aggregates, construction materials, asphalt, concrete, mining, or related industries.
• Minium of 5 Years of Leadership experience overseeing multiple locations or regional operations.
• Strong quality assurance, quality control, and materials testing background
• Experience with ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success building or improving technical services, laboratory, or quality programs.
• Proven experience leading and developing technical teams.
  

Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge of aggregate quality standards and testing procedures.
• Thorough understanding of ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and MSHA regulations.
• Experience with laboratory quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and statistical process control skills.
• Proficiency with laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
  

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.

Midsouth Aggregates, 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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