Technical Manager - Admixtures

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Carefully coordinate with laboratory technicians, engineers, and quality control personnel to ensure accurate and timely testing.
• 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.
• Maintain a professional courteous manner with all vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions.
• Contribute 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.
• Abide by and ensure 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.
• Aid in proposal development, project bidding, and contract negotiations.
• Present findings and recommendations through technical reports, presentations, and client meetings.
• Maintain 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.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of test standards, product test procedures, and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete technology, admixtures, or construction 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

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%)
• Talk/hear Occasional (5% - 33%)
• Taste/Smell Frequent (34% - 66%)

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.