INDUSTRY: Ready-Mix Concrete | Construction Materials
LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas
CONTEXT: Our client is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) for a growing ready-mix concrete company. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this leader will oversee quality programs, mix design optimization, raw materials, and technical teams across fixed and portable operations.
The ideal candidate combines strong concrete expertise with business acumen—improving product performance, reducing material costs, and advancing sustainable concrete solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and develop the QA/QC team, establishing consistent testing, training, documentation, and quality standards across locations.
- Develop and optimize concrete mix designs to improve strength, durability, workability, consistency, and cost efficiency.
- Oversee raw material testing, supplier evaluations, and alternative material qualification.
- Drive measurable reductions in material costs, waste, rejected loads, and quality-related claims.
- Advance lower-carbon concrete products and support sustainability documentation, including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
- Use production data, testing results, and automation systems to improve quality and operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with ASTM, ACI, TxDOT, and project specifications; lead technical investigations and resolve customer quality concerns.
- Partner with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and Finance to implement improvements and validate results.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of experience in ready-mix concrete, cement, aggregates, or construction materials.
- Extensive concrete mix design, materials testing, and optimization experience.
- Proven success leading technical teams across multiple facilities and delivering measurable cost savings.
- Strong knowledge of concrete materials, admixtures, and applicable ASTM, ACI, and TxDOT requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
- Five or more years in quality or technical management preferred.
PREFERRED: ACI credentials; experience with specialized concrete applications, lower-carbon products, EPDs, and concrete production technology.