Materials Supervisor - Street Transportation Department

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive city as a Materials Supervisor, leading quality control efforts in a dynamic environment. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with industry standards and overseeing materials testing for construction projects. You'll collaborate with engineers and contractors, manage testing protocols, and maintain quality assurance for various materials. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant city known for its culture and innovation. If you're passionate about civil engineering and quality assurance, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Traditional Pension Plan

401(a) and 457 Plans

Generous Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Incentive

Disability Insurance

Student Loan Assistance

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in materials quality control engineering work required.
• Experience at chief materials technician level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials quality control and assurance for construction projects.
• Plan and supervise materials testing for asphalt and concrete.

Skills

Materials Quality Control Engineering

Supervisory Techniques

Civil Engineering Terminology

Field Safety Practices

Quality Control Testing

Analytical Reporting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certification in Materials Testing

Tools

Oracle Primavera Unifier

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Materials Supervisor - Street Transportation Department

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Base pay range

$66,185.00/yr - $93,121.00/yr

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The Street Transportation Department, Design and Construction Management Division, is seeking a Materials Supervisor to manage and lead materials quality control and quality assurance efforts in both laboratory and field settings as related to buildings, foundations, utilities, roadways, and airfield pavements. This position plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with industry standards, planning and overseeing materials testing and inspection, and managing quality assurance for construction projects within City of Phoenix Right-of-Way and within City of Phoenix Aviation Facilities.

• Plan and supervise materials testing and inspection for asphalt, concrete, and soil, and other specialized construction materials.
• Review technical reports and submittals for compliance and approval.
• Ensure compliance with City, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) quality standards.
• Train technicians and inspectors in proper materials testing protocols.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate laboratory and field-testing equipment.
• Ensure suppliers meet City and MAG specifications for construction materials.
• Oversee plant inspections for asphalt, concrete, and pipe manufacturing, and other pre-cast products.
• Manage on-call contract technicians and laboratories to maintain testing completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate with Engineers and Contractors to review material testing, sampling and testing, and providing test reports.
• Maintain required certification with Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) and American Concrete Institute (ACI).
• Oversee all activities concerned with the application and maintenance of quality standards for processing materials used on City contract and permit projects for other City department.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proficiency in Oracle Primavera Unifier, Adobe and Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of/in:
• Supervisory techniques.
• Civil Engineering terminology.
• Field safety practices and protocols.
• Technical materials certification process.
• COP, MAG and FAA specifications and Federal requirements.
• Inspection of buildings, foundations, utilities and roadways.
• Qualifying field and laboratory technicians to work within City of Phoenix Right-of-Way and Aviation protocols.
• Quality control and quality assurance testing on asphalt and concrete and soils, in different areas of civil engineering.
• Materials testing phases including determination of characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of materials, in order to approve all materials used in public works construction from the submittal phase through the design and construction phase.
• Ability to:
• Prepare comprehensive analytical reports.
• Review various types of technical reports and plans.
• Certify all suppliers' operations according to MAG Standards.
• Apply OSHA standards, when necessary, in both the field and laboratory.
• Work cooperatively and safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Analyze, compute and upload quality acceptance data to project software systems.
• Perform daily work safely, aware of dangers associated with any construction project.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with engineers, public officials, and the general public.
• Qualify field and laboratory technicians to work within City of Phoenix Right-of-Way and Aviation protocols.
• Maintain ACI and ATTI certification in construction materials testing.
• Demonstrate the full range of quality control tests on asphalt, concrete, soils and other construction materials in the field and/or laboratory.
• Employ the practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, mensuration, practical algebra, geometric construction and essentials of trigonometry.

SALARY

Hiring Range: $66,185 to $93,121 annually.

• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six years of experience in materials quality control engineering work
• Including one year of experience at a chief materials technician level or a chief materials plant inspector level.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Working conditions:

• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• Requires walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Involves working with chemicals as well as working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• One year of supervisory experience.
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
• Current certification with Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) and American Concrete Institute (ACI). Additional certifications will be beneficial.

Experience with/in:

• Materials testing, quality control and quality assurance of aviation construction projects.
• Laboratory management software.
• Municipal experience and experience working with the public, council, and management.
• Working with federally funded projects.
• Specifications and Plans Review for Civil Engineering projects.
• Ability to analyze, compute and upload quality acceptance data to project software systems.
• AASHTO re:source, and Cement Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL), and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) certification processes.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 15, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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