Technical Manager - Admixtures

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We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Manager – Concrete Admixtures to join our construction materials laboratory. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in concrete admixtures, mix designs, and performance evaluation. This role involves managing research and testing projects, coordinating with clients, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving innovation in admixture performance analysis. The Technical Manager performs a variety of technical evaluations, including setting up projects or client requirements, systematic data collection and documentation, and reporting test outcomes.

They also oversee routine activities of technical staff to support daily operations.

• Oversee and manage multiple concrete admixtures testing projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure efficient execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their specifications and requirements are met.
• Coordinate with laboratory technicians, engineers, and quality control personnel to ensure accurate and timely testing.
• Understand customer orders, follow laboratory technical procedures and test specifications.
• Interact with customers during the testing process, periodically assist with troubleshooting and development, and schedule modifications.
• Maintain a professional courteous manner with all vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Follow established company policies.
• Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Plan and supervise laboratory testing of concrete admixtures, including fresh and hardened concrete properties, rheology, durability, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure testing is performed according to ASTM, ACI, DOT, and other relevant industry standards.
• Evaluate the effects of chemical and mineral admixtures on concrete properties and provide recommendations.
• Troubleshoot mix design challenges and assess compatibility of admixtures with various cementitious materials.

• Ensure adherence to ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and reporting of test results and project progress.
• Implement and uphold quality control protocols to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Perform tests in accordance with company policy and industry and regulatory standards.
• Abide by and ensure that all duties are performed in accordance with all Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE), Trade Compliance, and Quality practices, policies, and regulations.

• Work closely with clients, including admixture manufacturers, contractors, ready‑mix suppliers, and government agencies, to provide technical insights and solutions.
• Assist in proposal development, project bidding, and contract negotiations.
• Present findings and recommendations through technical reports, presentations, and client meetings.
• Always maintain customer confidentiality.

• Stay up to date with emerging trends in concrete technology and admixtures.
• Support research and development initiatives to enhance concrete performance and sustainability.
• Collaborate with industry professionals and contribute to technical publications, conferences, and workshops.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of test standards, product test procedures, and instrumentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete technology, admixtures, or construction materials testing.
• Strong understanding of concrete mix design, performance requirements, and…