Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947 D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint. General Summary This position is responsible for coordinating operating group Quality Management (QM) functions and overseeing QC programs for aggregate and hot mix asphalt (HMA) production operations. This includes responsibility for technical support of QC operations, QM initiative development, and process improvement activities generating/disseminating best practices to ensure compliance with Granite Construction standards of expectations. Essential Job Accountabilities Actively participate in development of corporate Quality Management initiatives and implementation of them to ensure compliance with quality standards and value added benefit to customers. Direct and manage all quality control activities for aggregate and HMA production facilities including laboratory testing, QA programs, mix design validation, and ensuring QC standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process Assist and support QC Managers with execution of overall QM programs and establishment of operation specific quality programs to assure compliance with contract requirements. Provide technical support for QC Managers and operations to ensure rapid resolution of technical challenges, customer service, and knowledge transfer needs. Provide technical support for review of RFPs to determine quality requirements, asphalt mix design review, and determination of optimum QC plans to meet requirements while minimizing risk and cost. Continually participate in process improvement activities to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, then develop and disseminate best practices and standard operating procedures based on them. Be actively involved in QC staff development to assure a highly engaged workforce and succession planning. Perform QM audits of area, region, and project quality operations to assure compliance with project specific and corporate compliance standards. Assist QC Managers with development of quality budgets and forecasts are and use to achieve positive financial performance. Develop, maintain, and leverage relationships with key regional and state public agency technical staff, customers, and engineering firms. Participate in and promote Granite’s safety procedures to promote a safe working environment including compliance with OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations. Education/Certification BS in Engineering desired or equivalent work experience Registered Professional Engineer desired ISO Internal Auditor Certification desired Work Experience BS in Engineering and 10 years experience or 25 years technical/managerial experience in construction and construction materials. Knowledge, skills, and abilities Expert knowledge of quality management concepts and audit procedures Extensive knowledge of aggregate processing, hot mix asphalt (HMA) production quality control, including material testing, mix design principles, and laboratory operations Proficient with database operations and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communication and organizational skills Self-motivated AASHTO/ASTM accreditation experience preferred Physical Demand The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional requirements Valid driver’s license Ability to travel We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.

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