Concrete Quality Control Manager

United Concrete Products • Full-time • Yalesville, Connecticut, United States • $63,108 - $88,122 / year • 2m ago

About Us

United Concrete Products, Inc. is a proud American-owned precast concrete producer serving the infrastructure market since 1955. Operating across multiple facilities in Connecticut, we manufacture a wide range of precast and prestressed concrete products — from standardized components to highly customized infrastructure solutions — including manholes, catch basins, box culverts, bridge beams, prestress/NEXT beams, retaining walls, reinforced concrete pipe, precast buildings, pump stations, and more. We are certified by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) and the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) and are a member of the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). Our state-of-the-art testing laboratory and dedicated QC personnel reflect our commitment to exceeding quality standards across every product line.

Position Overview

United Concrete Products is seeking an experienced and driven Quality Control Manager to lead and oversee quality assurance and control operations across our production facilities. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring that all precast and prestressed concrete products meet or exceed applicable industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The QC Manager will work closely with production, engineering, and plant management teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain our certifications with PCI, NPCA, and ACPA.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage quality control programs across all production facilities in compliance with PCI, NPCA, ACPA, and applicable ASTM/AASHTO standards
Oversee and direct plant-level QC personnel, providing training, mentorship, and technical guidance
Design, review and approve concrete mix designs, ensuring performance requirements are consistently met
Manage and maintain testing programs including but not limited to ASR testing, Coulomb testing, resistivity testing, compressive strength testing, and other applicable methods
Conduct internal audits and coordinate third-party inspections and certification audits
Investigate and resolve quality non-conformances; lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes
Collaborate with the engineering team on product development, shop drawing review, and specification compliance
Liaise with customers, project engineers, and inspectors on quality-related matters
Maintain accurate and thorough QC documentation, test records, and reporting
Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant state DOT and federal quality standards for infrastructure products
Stay current with industry developments, standards updates, and best practices in precast concrete quality management

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure will be considered
Demonstrated experience in concrete construction, manufacturing, or materials testing
Strong understanding of concrete materials, properties, and quality standards (ASTM, AASHTO)
Proven ability to lead and manage a team in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and interface with customers and inspectors
Proficiency with standard office and documentation software

Preferred:

Experience in precast or prestressed concrete manufacturing
Hands-on concrete mix design experience
Familiarity with PCI, NPCA, and/or ACPA certification requirements and auditing processes
Experience working with state DOT specifications and infrastructure projects
PCI Level II or III certification (or equivalent)

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work with an industry-leading, growing precast concrete producer
Collaborative team environment with experienced engineers and production professionals

Career growth and professional development opportunities

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