Asphalt QC Lab Manager

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Position Description

The Plote Family of Companies is a fine example of the American dream realized through over 60 years of hard work, sacrifice and a deep understanding of the value of focused individual effort, performed in concert, to achieve the goal of entrepreneurial success. At Plote we bring expertise, quality, depth of resources, and cutting-edge equipment and technology together to deliver exceptional services in excavation, aggregates, asphalt paving, concrete paving, civil heavy engineering, sustainable materials, commercial development, environmental services, and snow removal.

Primary Function: The Asphalt QC Lab Managers are responsible for all incoming materials and outgoing materials produced with respect to their assigned plant. Test all required materials and report necessary information to all agencies in charge of inspection.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Confer with Asphalt QC Manager/Coordinator about mix changes to best achieve volumetrics and cost.
• Works to ensure that all company safety policies are being followed by all individuals who are working in the lab.
• Directs activities and schedules technicians for daily work assignments.
• Perform daily production tests.
• Responsible for yearly lab inspections, monthly R-18 lab and equipment calibration.
• Responsible for lab equipment, maintenance and repairs.
• Responsible for yearly plant calibration, documentation and submittal.
• Creating job specific QC addendums.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with plant personnel regarding timing and placement for getting samples to achieve test results within specification.
• Identifies quality problems and/or deficiencies, initiates documented action and verifies implementation of solutions.
• Prepares and submits QC reports, following a defined procedure.
• Maintains records of testing and informs managers, producers, and/or field engineers of testing results through the preparation of test reports, charts, and graphs.

Position Requirements

Required Skill/Knowledge

• Solid understanding of means and methods of construction for civil project work
• Detailed, organized, accurate, proactive
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task across several projects
• Strong supervisory and team management skills
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed and motivated
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget
• Availability for nights and weekends

Equal Opportunity Employer

Why Plote

At Plote we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, retirement savings to support our team members in every aspect of their lives.

Plote has a fast-paced and dynamic environment where team members are committed to excellence and proud to be part of a growing and successful construction company.

BEFORE ALL ELSE, SAFETY FIRST.

Plote Construction, Northern Illinois' premier Excavating, Asphalt Paving and Concrete Contractor, is committed to conducting construction operations in the safest manner possible. With an industry leading safety record, and a robust safety program. At Plote you'll find a deep commitment and dedication to safety and team members' wellbeing.

Plote is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Plote will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).