Director, Research & Technical Services

Company: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Location: College Park
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:Director, Research & Technical ServicesREPORTS TO:Executive Vice President, Engineering DivisionNUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS:3DEPARTMENT:EngineeringFUNCTION:Manage NRMCA Laboratory - research and contract work; support the workplan of NRMCA Engineering DivisionLOCATION:LaboratoryDATE OF UPDATE:January 2025SUMMARY:Manage workplan and budgets of NRMCA laboratory; Improve lab functions and resources to support revenue generation; Participate on standards committees related to concrete testing, performance specifications, and sustainability; Support technical education and certification programs; Support initiatives and workplan of the Research Engineering and Standard Committee.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• NRMCA Laboratory
• Manage lab budget and support of facility, resources, and personnel.
• Maintain lab quality system and accreditation.
• Advance lab efficiencies through technology; increase resources of new tests and capabilities.
• Plan research programs to support industry initiatives; develop partnerships to solicit research funding through proposals or subcontracts.
• Manage and plan research, scheduling, data analysis, reports, and journal papers.
• Contract testing - solicitation, planning scope and quotes; schedule and progress, report review and distribution.
• Support lab marketing and promotion efforts.
• Industry Technical Advocacy - participation on Committees and other industry representation opportunities:
• ASTM International.
• TRB, FHWA and other public agencies, as needed.
• ACI.
• Partner with Industry Stakeholders on specific initiatives as needed.
• Education and Certification
• Support administration, maintain content of technical education and personnel certification programs:
• Technical short course; specifications and testing; quality course.
• Support workplan of the Research Engineering & Standards Committee
• Assist with meeting planning.
• Report on laboratory activities and workplan.
• Facilitate initiatives related to improving acceptance testing.
• Support for other Committee initiatives.
• Support membership and customers with technical consultation on materials, tests, specifications, technical information; maintain literature references for dissemination.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:List years of experience required (Using a range is preferred)5 to 10 years related to construction and construction materials; research and laboratory experience; other experience will be considered.List degree requirements and educational requirementsBS to MS in Civil Engineering, or other fields related to construction and materials.Professional Engineer or ability to obtain preferred.DESIRED SKILLS:
• Managing people and workplan deliverables.
• Education and practical knowledge of concrete research, technology, codes and standards, and general business principles relevant to the industry.
• Computer skills for writing, data analysis, financial, scheduling, and database management.
• Proficiency with technology for laboratory equipment and processes.
• Technical writing.
• Presentation skills.
• Establishing goals, planning initiatives and targets for completion.ADDITIONAL NOTES:
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