Senior Quality Manager

Martin Marietta•Lakewood, CO

10d•$150,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for directing and overseeing the quality control programs across the asphalt plants within the Denver market. This individual ensures that all products meet or exceed Martin Marietta’s rigorous internal standards, as well as external customer and regulatory specifications (CDOT, ASTM, and AASHTO). As a champion of the "Guardian Angel" safety culture, the Senior Quality Manager integrates safety into every quality process, manages a team of field technicians and lab personnel, and serves as the technical bridge between operations, sales, and the customer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
CAPA (A, B, C, E) certification is required.
RSO (Radiation Safety Officer)
10+ years in Quality within Construction or Heavy Building Materials.
CDPHE
OSHA compliance and regulations
CDOT/DOT
ASTM/AASHTO standards and procedures
Quality tools and techniques
Test equipment and calibration
Laboratory testing
HMA Mix design methods
Budgeting
Process protocols and process control
Detail oriented
Resource management
Effective communicator (written and spoken)
Time management
Microsoft Office and StonemontQC

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer in Colorado, preferred
5+ years in Quality Leadership is preferred; HMA AMRL accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement annual quality control objectives that align with Divisional and Corporate goals.
Analyze data trends and "Cost of Quality" (COQ) records to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
Act as the primary technical consultant for sales and operations teams, providing mix design optimization and product application expertise.
Ensure full compliance with local radioactive material licenses.
Oversee the collection, testing, and logging of raw materials and finished goods. Ensure all data is accurately entered into StonemontQC in a timely manner.
Conduct regular "self-led" inspections of plants and laboratories to ensure adherence to SOPs.
Supervise daily activities of Quality Supervisors and Field Technicians, including scheduling, hiring, and performance evaluations.
Lead the onboarding and technical training of staff to ensure certifications are current and compliant with industry regulations.
Foster a collaborative environment by working cross-functionally with Plant Managers, Project Managers, and Sales Estimators.
Meet with customers and specifying entities to maintain relationships and stay updated on industry standard changes.
Lead the investigation of customer complaints and quality events. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions to prevent recurrence.
Review project plans and specifications post-bid to provide required data for material submittals and attend pre-pave/pre-con meetings.
Enforce "Safety First" weekly meetings.
Ensure that laboratory and field testing activities adhere to environmental permits regarding dust control, spill prevention, and waste disposal.
Perform other related tasks assigned; ability to work long hours, weekends and/or nights.