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ABOUT NRMCA
Founded in 1930, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is the leading industry advocate. Our mission is to create opportunities for our members and the industry to prosper through leadership in safety, environmental & operational excellence, promotion, advocacy, workforce development, and concrete technology advancements.
We work in conjunction with state associations on issues such as promotion and regulatory concerns and extend what they can do to a national level. Our commitment to our members is second to none and we strive for constant communication on the latest information, products, services, and programs to help our members expand their markets, improve their operations and be their voice in Washington.
NRMCA has several committees in which members and professional staff work together to support the mission. They include Audit and Finance, Concrete Promotion, Divisions/Bureaus, Government Affairs, Membership, Nominating, Political Action, Research, Engineering & Standards, Safety, Environmental & Operations and Workforce Development.
NRMCA supports employee development through formal training, challenging work assignments and feedback from an experienced leadership team. NMRCA not only supports employee development but also strives to support the community as an active participant with Habitat for Humanity International with our newly created program called Habitat Strong. NRMCA also supports local food programs, holiday projects and provides support for women and children in transition.
Unless otherwise indicated, positions are based at association headquarters in Northern Virginia.
NRMCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Senior Director, Life Cycle Assessment
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NRMCA is searching for Senior Director, Life Cycle Assessment to join its staff of sustainability experts. This position is in support of the $9.63 million EPA Grant NRMCA was selected for to help accelerate concrete’s journey towards carbon neutrality. As Director, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) you will be responsible for overseeing a comprehensive program to help reduce carbon footprint of concrete by:
- Increasing number of concrete plants with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) from 1,500 to 4,500 by offering pass-through grants to concrete producers; reward low-carbon concrete EPDs; improve verification process
- Providing technical support and certify 500 individuals in the concrete industry with the expertise to produce robust, accurate, high quality EPDs
- Adding capabilities into NRMCA’s Concrete Carbon Calculator
- Publishing carbon footprint benchmarks for ready mixed concrete in over 50 subregions
- Improving and developing Product Category Rules (PCRs), benchmarks and EPDs for concrete and constituent materials
Specific Tasks
- Oversee the development of an ADA compliant, searchable website to publish verified EPDs
- Setup and administer a program to provide incentives (rebates) for concrete producers to publish on-demand EPDs
- Engage LCA consultants who produce EPD tools, individuals who verify EPDs, concrete producer personnel who enter data, and program operators to improve the verification process
- Develop guidelines for personnel entering data into the EPD tools, quality control standards for EPD tools, standards for verification procedures, and machine readable EPD template
- Oversee the quality of EPDs, EPD Program Operators, tools, and verifiers through a continuous monitoring and reverification process
- Provide technical assistance to concrete producer personnel responsible for developing EPDs
- Develop an online education and certification program for concrete producer personnel on how to gather and interpret data to publish and use EPDs
- Develop and implement comprehensive LCA strategies and methodologies specific to concrete manufacturing in NRMCA Concrete Carbon Calculator Tool
- Use LCA methodologies to identify key areas for improvement in terms of environmental impacts, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction for concrete construction projects
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop sustainability initiatives to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and certifications related to LCA
Education And Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or a related field
- Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is highly preferred
- 5-10 years’ experience working in LCA and related software
- Professional certification(s) in LCA preferred
- Understanding of data quality management preferred
- Understanding of concrete and construction preferred
Physical Requirements
- Position requires some travel (10%)
- Work from a home office located reasonably close to a major airport in the United States
Director, Building Innovations
Mid‐Atlantic/Southeast U.S.
Consultative Sales | Business Development
Job Title: Director of Building Innovations Mid- Atlantic Southeast
Reports to: Vice President, Building Innovations
Department: Structures and Sustainability
Location: Remote
Date: 2/15/24
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Come join a team of professionals and become an indispensable resource and consultant to prominent developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and concrete producers to offer innovative and economical concrete building solutions for concrete buildings.
Work to enhance the knowledge of cast‐in‐place concrete building systems for both multi‐family residential and non‐residential applications.
The successful candidate will be a person that enjoys identifying, meeting, and engaging with key developers who build residential and non‐residential buildings.
Use your strong analytical skills and technical knowledge to work with developers to determine which types of concrete system is best suited for the building type and location.
Leverage the robust construction market in the mid‐Atlantic and southeast U.S. to host informative roundtable education discussions and deliver training for architects and engineers on the optimal concrete systems.
Showcase your partnership skills by connecting with our in‐house design resources to recommend innovative and economical concrete building systems that includes structural and envelope design recommendations including first cost, energy cost, life cycle cost and sustainable concrete solutions.
Be a problem solver by identifying obstacles to concrete construction (cost, construction schedule, labor pool, etc.) and propose solutions to decision makers to eliminate or reduce those obstacles.
Performance is measured on the number of projects converted or retained as concrete through consultative support provided to decision makers.
At NRMCA we are not only concerned with what you accomplish but we care about how you meet your goals and objectives. NRMCA fosters an environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and collaboration while emphasizing a high‐performance metric driven culture. All candidates will be expected to demonstrate an ability and willingness to support shared goals and objectives.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (structural) preferred
- Other related field such as architecture and construction management will be considered
- Five years’ experience directly related to building design and construction
- Experience working in a client‐ or customer‐facing role
- Experience with building systems including concrete, masonry, steel, and wood a plus
- Knowledge of building and design codes, life cycle assessment and sustainability
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Position requires significant travel (25%)
- Pack and ship heavy printed material and other supplies (50 lbs.)
- Work from home office located reasonably close to a major airport in the mid‐Atlantic or Southeast United States (MD, VA, NC, SC, TN, KY, WV, DE, DC or nearby state).
Direct inquiries only. No agency referrals will be accepted
Manager, Government and Political Affairs
Job Title: Manager, Government and Political Affairs
Department: Government Affairs
Reports to: Executive Vice President, Government Affairs
Date: January, 2024
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About the Role
The Manager of Government Affairs will support the efforts of NRMCA’s Government Affairs department by monitoring and reporting on legislation, engaging with NRMCA’s member companies, participating in direct issue advocacy, and supporting the Executive Vice President of Government Affairs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor and report on legislation and policies impacting the ready mixed concrete industry
- Research, formulate and draft legislative proposals and advocate
- Participate in and represent the association at coalition meetings and fundraisers
- Support industry fly-ins and NRMCA member engagement in policy and political process
- Engage with Members of Congress and Congressional staff in an effective and professional manner
- Facilitate grassroots and grasstops engagement efforts of NRMCA leadership, including action alerts, facility tours and in-district meetings
- Conduct issue-based research and writing, including drafting issue papers, letters, reports and updates for a range of audiences
- Perform legislative research and analysis, monitor committee and floor activity
Candidate Requirements
- Desire to be part of a team that serves the ready mixed concrete industry
- Relevant experience on Capitol Hill or lobbying
- Practical knowledge of the legislative process
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage workload
- Knowledge of federal legislative procedures and personnel
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
- Punctuality to and preparedness for meetings
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to think outside the box and be creative
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s strongly preferred
- 3 – 5 year’s experience in government affairs, public police, or related field
Manager of Safety, Environmental & Operations (SEO) Programs
Job Title: Manager of Safety, Environmental & Operations (SEO) Programs
Department: Compliance & Operations
Reports to: Executive Vice President of Compliance & Operations
Date: November 2023
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About the Role
NRMCA’s Manager of Safety, Environmental and Operations (SEO) Programs will have responsibility for helping the EVP of Compliance and Operations to devise and lead NRMCA’s policy and response on compliance and regulatory issues impacting the industry. In addition to supporting and conducting industry SEO educational offerings, recognition programs, benchmarking surveys, SEO Committee actions and affiliated bureau management.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support department EVP in monitoring and advocacy efforts on key regulatory issues of importance to the industry before Federal Executive Branch agencies such as, but not limited to, Department of Labor, Department of Transportation, Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Assist updating and communicating with the industry on compliance with safety, labor, operations, transportation and environmental regulations.
• Help conduct and support educational training for the NRMCA membership, including various workshops, webinars, Plant Manager Courses, Safety Courses, Dispatcher Courses, and Environmental Courses.
• Help conduct and support NRMCA recognition programs including the Safety Contest, Environmental Excellence Awards, Driver of the Year, Carpenter Award and Green-Star Certifications.
• Support NRMCA industry benchmarking efforts with the Fleet Benchmarking and Safety Benchmarking Surveys.
• Support the planning, execution, and enhancement of the annual National Mixer Driver Championship.
• Aid in managing the Volumetric Mixer Manufacturers Bureau, Concrete Plant Manufacturers Bureau and Truck Mixer Manufacturers Bureau.
• Advise, update, communicate and work with the SEO Committee to present overviews and updates on committee issues. As well as help plan, execute and support SEO Committee meetings, conference calls and other events.
• Support maintaining, updating and creating new SEO publications and educational offerings.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Arts degree in public policy, political science, concrete industry management, or related field.
• Experience or other related certifications in lieu of educational requirements will be considered.
• At least 5+ years’ experience in either ready mixed concrete, safety, environmental, operations, transportation or related fields.
• Concrete, safety, transportation and/or operations industry knowledge preferred.
• National trade association experience or familiarity preferred.
Skills
• Demonstrated excellent and effective verbal, written and presentation skills
• Exemplary attention to detail and very well organized
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Ability to develop and interpret industry-related reports and presentations
• Familiarity with regulatory and legislative proposals and processes
• Ability to research and understand industry specific issues
• Ability to work in a team setting and partner cross-department to execute tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, heavy work-load environment
• Great customer support for members
• Creativity and ingenuity
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Great organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently
• High level of motivation for executing duties and learning new issues
• Proficient in programs including Microsoft Office, iMIS, Google Docs
• Ability to push, pull or lift at least 50 lbs.
Additional Position Notes
• Position requires frequent travel (20%-30%)
• Position is salaried (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits include, in part: Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401(k), Paid Leave
• Driver’s license preferred
• Position is hybrid, work remotely up to 2 days per week