SIMON | Assistant QC Manager

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting the QC Manager in developing and implementing quality control procedures for all phases of construction, from pre-construction through the end of the project. Also responsible for aiding/conducting quality audits, investigating and resolving issues, preparing quality reports, and maintaining accreditation of Simon labs.

Main Responsibilities

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Provide coaching, mentoring, and support of QC technicians/supervisors and direct daily work of others 
•    Read, understand, and interpret specifications, principles, and products associated with the construction, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt industry
•    Communicate across all departments to enhance teamwork essential to consistently producing quality products
•    Plan and assist with coordination of quality control activities and establish priorities to support effective operations and cost control
•    Ensure all quality control operations and activities are conducted in conformance with company policies, regulatory agency guidance, and compliance standards 
•    Recognize and solve actual and potential problems related to quality control operations. Inspect products for quality, identify and take corrective action as necessary
•    Manage quality control activities with other departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of materials and resources
•    Ensure that accurate test results are reported daily and on time
•    Review and analyze test results to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications as required
•    Submit data and assist with coordination of external laboratories involved in testing processes
•    Develop and recommend measures to improve methods, performance, service, safety, and quality 
•    Operate company vehicle to travel to other offices and work locations as necessary
•    Engage in project work and special assignments in support of organizational goals and initiatives
•    Act as subject matter expert regarding quality control specifications and principles
•    Assist QC Manager in maintaining QC budget
•    Sort and maintain test reports for a minimum of five years
•    Additional duties as assigned by QC Manager or above

Education:

•    Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (construction management, civil engineering, etc.) and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
•    ACI and DOT testing certifications; advanced certifications required
•    Valid driver's license and ability to maintain clean driving record required

Skills:

•    5+ years of experience in quality control testing of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete required
•    1-2 years of managerial experience required
•    Ability to work independently without direct supervision and resolve problems and technical issues 
•    Ability to collect and analyze information and recommend solutions for improvement
•    Ability to write and