Technical Manager - Admixtures

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Manager Concrete Admixtures to join our construction materials laboratory. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in concrete admixtures mix designs and performance evaluation.

This role involves managing research and testing projects coordinating with clients ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving innovation in admixture performance analysis.  The Technical Manager performs a variety of technical evaluations including setup based on project or client requirements systematic data collection and documentation and reporting test outcomes. They also oversee routine activities of technical staff to support daily operations.

Project Management & Coordination:

• Oversee and manage multiple concrete admixtures testing projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project timelines budgets and deliverables to ensure efficient execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients ensuring their specifications and requirements are met.
• Coordinate with laboratory technicians engineers and quality control personnel to ensure accurate and timely testing.
• Understands customer orders follows laboratory technical procedures and test specifications
• Interacts with customers during the testing process periodically assists with troubleshooting and
• development and schedule modifications
• Maintains a professional courteous manner with all vendors contractors and fellow employees
• Follows established Company policies
• Controls project plan by reviewing design specifications and plan scheduling changes and
• recommending actions
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Technical Expertise & Testing:

• Plan and supervise laboratory testing of concrete admixtures including fresh and hardened concrete properties rheology durability and performance evaluations.
• Ensure testing is performed according to ASTM ACI DOT and other relevant industry standards.
• Evaluate the effects of chemical and mineral admixtures on concrete properties and provide recommendations.
• Troubleshoot mix design challenges and assess compatibility of admixtures with various cementitious materials.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and reporting of test results and project progress.
• Implement and uphold quality control protocols to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Performs tests in accordance with company policy and industry and regulatory standards
• Abides by and ensures that all duties are performed in accordance with all Safety Health and
• Environmental (SHE) Trade Compliance and Quality practices policies and regulations

Client Relations & Business Development:

• Work closely with clients including admixture manufacturers contractors ready-mix suppliers and government agencies to provide technical insights and solutions.
• Assist in proposal development project bidding and contract negotiations.
• Present findings and recommendations through technical reports presentations and client meetings.
• Always maintains customer confidentiality

Research & Innovation:

• Stay up to date with emerging trends in concrete technology and admixtures.
• Support research and development initiatives to enhance concrete performance and sustainability.
• Collaborate with industry professionals and contribute to technical publications conferences and workshops.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of test standards product test procedures and instrumentation

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Materials Science Chemistry or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete technology admixtures or constructions materials testing
• Strong understanding of concrete mix design performance requirements and testing methodologies
• Familiarity with ASTM ACI and DOT specifications for concrete materials
• Very familiar with ASTM C494 testing and evaluation of admixtures

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• English Advanced level of knowledge required
• Project management experience with proven ability to coordinate multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving analytical and technical writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with statistical analysis software and laboratory data management systems is a plus.

Preferred Certifications

• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level I or II

Travel

• Occasional travel required (5%-33%)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand    Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Move or traverse             Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Sit          Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Use hands         Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Reach with hands and arms      Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Climb or balance           Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl   Never (0%)
• Talk/hear            Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Taste/Smell       Frequent (34% - 66%)
• Lift/carry/push or pull   Never (0%)

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time