Director of Technical Services - Aggregates

APAC - Atlantic, Inc.; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Midsouth Aggregates, a CRH company, seeks a Director of Technical Services to lead quality, laboratory, and technical services across 12 aggregate operations in the southeastern U.S. You will establish standards, drive continuous improvement, and partner with operations to enhance performance and customer outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership of a 10–12 person team, regulatory compliance, and development of scalable systems and processes to support growth and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geology, materials science, construction management, engineering technology, or related technical field.
• Extensive knowledge of aggregate quality standards and testing procedures.
• Experience with laboratory quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and statistical process control skills.
• Proficiency with LIMS and MS Office; strong reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality, laboratory, and technical services across 12 locations.
• Develop long-term vision for technical services and quality excellence.
• Establish standards, procedures, and performance expectations across sites.
• Drive continuous improvement for compliance, consistency, and performance.
• Build scalable technical services capabilities and reporting tools.
• Lead and develop a team of 10–12 professionals.
• Provide technical support to customers and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Materials testing

Statistical process control

Data analysis

LIMS

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng.

Geology

Construction Management

Engineering Technology

Tools

ASTM

AASHTO

DOT regulations

Job description

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.

Midsouth 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.

• 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

Technical Services & Quality Leadership

• 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.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Midsouth Aggregates, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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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