Head of Concrete Tech & Quality Assurance

Knight's Companies; Summerville (SC); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance programs

Résumé du poste

Knight’s Companies, a family-owned leader in construction and manufacturing services, seeks a Director of Technical Services for its Redi-Mix division. You will oversee technical strategy, quality programs, and product development, driving innovation and regulatory compliance across plants and field operations.

Ideal candidates have 10–15 years in technical/quality management in Ready Mix, strong leadership, and a PE license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• PE license is a plus.
• 10–15 years of technical or quality management experience in Ready Mix or related construction materials industry.
• Strong knowledge of concrete mix design, materials, performance testing, and industry standards.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives (e.g., SCMs, low-carbon mixes) is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in state of residence.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement the company’s technical strategy to support operational excellence and sustainable growth.
• Oversee design, testing, and performance of concrete mixes, ensuring compliance with ASTM, ACI, DOT, and other applicable standards.
• Lead research and innovation in materials, admixtures, sustainability, and new technologies.
• Serve as primary technical advisor for executive leadership, customers, and industry partners.
• Direct all quality control and quality assurance programs across Ready Mix plants and field operations.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations as well as project-specific specifications.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and certification of lab and field-testing equipment.
• Manage audits, product testing, and mix performance documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Dispatch to resolve product performance issues and optimize production efficiency.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting mix problems, raw material variations, and field performance.
• Lead initiatives to reduce material costs and improve concrete performance and sustainability.
• Manage and mentor a team of technical managers, quality control personnel, and lab technicians.
• Develop and deliver technical training programs for production and sales teams.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical presentations and consultation to key customers, engineers, and contractors.
• Represent the company in industry organizations such as NRMCA, ACI, and local DOT committees.
• Partner with suppliers to evaluate and qualify raw materials.

Connaissances

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Concrete mix design

Sustainability

Strategic thinking

Formation

Bachelor’s in civil engineering or Materials Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Description du poste

Knight’s Companies, a family-owned leader in construction and manufacturing services, seeks a Director of Technical Services for its Redi-Mix division. You will oversee technical strategy, quality programs, and product development, driving innovation and regulatory compliance across plants and field operations.

Ideal candidates have 10–15 years in technical/quality management in Ready Mix, strong leadership, and a PE license is a plus.