Job Description

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General Summary



This position is primarily responsible for managing laboratories, overseeing the lab testing process, and supervising lab and field technicians/inspectors. The role ensures all quality control procedures are followed and maintains all laboratory accreditation programs (AASHTO, ASTM, and State). While the position may involve some sampling, testing, and inspection of construction materials in both laboratory and field settings, the primary focus is on decision-making and supervisory responsibilities.



Essential Job Accountabilities



Supervise, develop, and manage QC technicians to ensure company quality goals, system requirements, and objectives are met, focusing on job performance to optimize resource use, work schedules, safety, and productivity

Allocate most of the time to decision-making and supervisory duties, minimizing time spent on non-decision-making tasks to enhance overall efficiency

Provide management with recommendations related to hiring, firing, performance reviews, and annual compensation of QC technicians to ensure a high-performing team

Ensure the requirements for materials quality outlined in the company management system (GMS) and the Construction Materials Playbook are implemented and followed to maintain high standards

Review, summarize, and communicate testing results to plant operations promptly to ensure materials meet specifications and corrective actions are taken when necessary

Leverage QC software (e.g., Stonemont, R18LabQMS, Autodesk Build, HCSS) to manage and improve efficiency within the quality operation

Train QC technicians on sampling, testing, and inspection of construction materials to prepare them for additional certification and enhance their skills

Ensure the requirements outlined in the operations Facility QC plan are followed, and sampling and testing frequencies are appropriately managed to maintain quality control

Identify and document quality incidents using company-defined processes and tools to ensure accurate reporting and resolution

Manage all facets of national/state accreditation programs (AASHTO, ASTM, local DOT), including meeting accreditation deadlines, correcting lab deficiencies, maintaining laboratory standards, completing accreditation materials, and coordinating facility and equipment maintenance

Review and analyze sampling, testing, and design results to ensure quality standards are met and to oversee technician job performance effectively

Participate in regular quality-focused meetings with construction materials teams to review materials quality key performance metrics (e.g., MFTQ, HMA bonus performance) and drive continuous improvement

Conduct safety meetings and inspections to provide a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations



Education



High school diploma required

Regional or State Agency certification for material being sampled, tested, inspected required if necessary

NICET III certification desired



Work Experience



7+ years of related experience



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations

Ability to address customer service issues

Ability to supervise technical staff

Strong organizational skills

Good oral and written communication skills



Physical Demands



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Additional Requirements/Skills



Ability and willingness to consistently abide by company code of conduct

Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment

Valid driver's license and ability to drive

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.



Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).



As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.



Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

$85,602.00 - $128,403.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.



About Granite Construction Incorporated



Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.



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Notice to Staffing Agencies



Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.