Quality Control Manager

Responsibilities

• Quality control for Ajax projects; manages a team of QC Field Technicians to ensure proper documentation, reporting, and good paving practices.
• Manages entries into the FDOT’s Materials Acceptance Certification (MAC) System.
• Collaborates with Ajax’s construction teams in Venice and Fort Myers regarding Quality Control needs and scheduling.
• Attends internal scheduling meetings, pre-construction meetings, and project progress meetings as necessary; performs other tasks as assigned.

• The QC Manager reports directly to the Director of Quality Control.

• EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited engineering program, and/or have the appropriate FDOT certifications.
• SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Direct, manage, and train personnel; responsible for all aspects of Quality Control at eight regional asphalt production facilities and asphalt paving crews.
• Computer use:
  Outlook, Viewpoint, Agg. QC Software, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Familiar with Asphalt and Aggregate/Soil Laboratory Testing.
• Plans / Specification reading.
• Performance Measurement Analysis.
• Asphalt manufacturing.
• Negotiating skills;
  Estimating functions.
• Facilitating skills;
  Hiring practices;
  Conflict practices.
• TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The essential functions include sitting, standing, climbing, reaching, bending, twisting, trunk movements, lifting a minimum of 45 lbs., carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, low-level work, dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing, hearing, and talking.

• Asphalt field operation, asphalt plants, lab, and office environment. Ability to work days, nights, and weekends as required.

• Develop and implement quality control programs to meet project specifications in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation or other project-specific specifications.
• As required by project specifications, supervise quality assurance and quality control testing; supervise field quality control technicians.
• Work with adjoining departments on assignments; ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Lab record keeping; maintain the company’s quality standards.
• Assist in the preparation of costing information for budgetary purposes; economical purchase of parts and equipment.
• Supervision of sublet repairs (obtain competitive bids, ensure the work is completed correctly, in a timely manner, and within budget).
• Operate within budget; recommend required equipment and parts purchases; keep the Director of Quality Control informed of problems affecting field and/or lab operations.

• The Quality Control Manager is empowered to make decisions necessary to accomplish all tasks listed in, but not limited to, this job description.

• Enforce and abide by all rules listed in the Ajax employee handbook.
• Ensure all Ajax quality standards are met; adhere to federal, state, local and Ajax safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Safety Training;
  First Aid – CPR.

• Judgment And Decision Making: Seek guidance as necessary; demonstrate good judgment in investigating problems; respect confidentiality of company, customer, and personnel information.
• Planning And Time Utilization: Good communication, timely completion of assigned work, on-call availability to supervise crews, prioritize effectively, and organized time management.
• Initiative: Perform duties independently; recognize and perform necessary duties and assist others as needed.
• Attendance And Reliability: Report to work on time; provide advance notice of absence; maintain a neat, professional appearance; perform other duties as required.

• Ajax offers competitive pay and has benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans; 401(k) with discretionary employer match; life insurance; voluntary supplemental life insurance; flexible spending accounts; health and wellness program; direct deposit; referral bonuses; paid vacation and holidays.