Quality Control Manager

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Description

Blythe Construction has lead development in North and South Carolina for over 90 years since our company’s founding in 1921.

In that time, our many generations of employees have completed thousands of contracts, from large highways to small commercial site development. Our company’s history is one of continued evolution and growth. Beginning as a small independent asphalt development company, Blythe expanded its resources and influence through significant mergers throughout many years, eventually becoming part of the Vinci USA network extending from as far north as Maine to as far west as Texas.

General Description

The Quality Control Manager will help manage and lead efforts of the Asphalt Quality Control Department which includes managing the field and asphalt plant QC technicians.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring contractor’s on-site construction activities and inspecting materials produced.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications and special provisions for the construction contract.
• Maintain detailed records of the contractor’s daily quality operations and events that affect the worksite.
• Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work in accordance with the construction contract.

Key Duties

• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Basic Math skills are used to compute test results
• Performs duties at multiple job sites
• Ability to read plans, specifications and MDOT design standards
• Prepare written reports
• Clean and maintain testing equipment
• Clean and maintain truck
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Performing jobsite testing as required by specifications and contract documents
• Performing product tests
• Enter QC Plans, addendums, test results, and checking sample data
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to interact with individuals at any level of the organization (i.e. plant production personnel, area managers, contractors, and agency representatives)
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently
• Prepare various QC reports and formulate specific recommendations to resolve or correct quality issues; and work with outside venders, agencies, and customers on a variety of quality related issues

Qualification Requirements

• General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Quality Control Manager. SCDOT Certified HMA Level 3 Quality Control Manager certification is required. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. One (1) or two (2) years of college or equivalent (e.g. trade school, specialized training)or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Quality Control Manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 30 pounds and, at times, as much as 50 pounds, as may be assigned.
• Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Quality Control Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction site.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on a construction site such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and asphalt.

Company Benefits

• Top tier medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA option
• Healthcare FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match – up to 6%
• Annual Company Stock Purchasing Offering w/company match
• Fitness Plan Incentive
• Wellness Programs, Wellness coaching and Employee Assistance Program

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