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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.
Director, Research & Technical Services
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SUMMARY:
Manage workplan and budgets of NRMCA laboratory; Improve lab functions and resources to support revenue generation; Participate on standards committees related to concrete testing, performance specifications, and sustainability; Support and technical education and certification programs; Support initiatives and workplan of the Research Engineering and Standard Committee
KEY RESPONSILIBILTIES:
NRMCA Laboratory
- Manage lab budget and support of facility, resources, and personnel
- Maintain lab quality system and accreditation
- Advance lab efficiencies through technology; increase resources of new tests and capabilities
- Plan research programs to supports industry initiatives; develop partnerships to solicit research funding through proposals or subcontracts
- Manage and plan research, scheduling, data analysis, reports, and journal papers
- Contract testing – solicitation, planning scope and quotes; schedule and progress, report review and distribution
- Support lab marketing and promotion efforts
Industry Technical Advocacy – participation on Committees and other industry representation opportunities:
- ASTM International,
- TRB, FHWA and other public agencies, as needed
- ACI,
- Partner with Industry Stakeholders on specific initiatives as needed
Education and Certification
- Support administration, maintain content of technical education and personnel certification programs:
- Technical short course; specifications and testing; quality course
Support workplan of the Research Engineering & Standards Committee
- Assist with meeting planning
- Report on laboratory activities and workplan
- Facilitate initiatives related to improving acceptance testing
- Support for other Committee initiatives
- Support membership and customers with technical consultation on materials, tests, specifications, technical information; maintain literature references for dissemination
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
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5 to 10 years related to construction and construction materials; research and laboratory experience; other experience will be considered.
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BS to MS in Civil Engineering, or other fields related to construction and materials
Professional Engineer or ability to obtain preferred
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Managing people and workplan deliverables
- Education and practical knowledge of concrete research, technology, codes and standards, and general business principles relevant to the industry
- Computer skills for writing, data analysis, financial, scheduling, and database management
- Proficiency with technology for laboratory equipment and processes
- Technical writing
- Presentation skills
- Establishing goals, plan initiatives and targets for completion
Concrete Laboratory Technician
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National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has an open position for a full-time Concrete Lab Technician. Reports to Laboratory Manager and Engineering Division Staff.
Position is at NRMCA’s laboratory located in College Park, MD, requiring work full time during normal business hours. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and learning opportunity. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
SUMMARY
Support workplan of NRMCA laboratory; maintain proficiency at performing current and new standard test methods; support lab quality system to maintain accreditation status, collect and record data; assist with data analysis and reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mortar and concrete mixtures; aggregate and concrete tests according to established schedule
- Follow standardized testing procedures; record test results; assist with reports
- Support lab quality system and accreditation; proficiency sample testing; lab inspection audit items
- Support equipment, laboratory, and grounds maintenance
- Assist laboratory manager for laboratory initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- High school or college degree
- 2 – 5 years experience in construction materials testing
- Certifications needed for accreditation – ACI Field I, ACI Aggregate, ACI Strength (can be obtained after hire)
- Basic computer proficiency – MS Word, Excel
- Reliability, Detail oriented, team oriented, and show initiative to take on required tasks
- Able to lift 50 lbs
DESIRED SKILLS
- Practical knowledge of concrete research, testing, materials
- Review and interpretation of testing standards to perform
- Computer skills for data analysis, report generation
- Handy with equipment and technology
- Proactive to assist with laboratory initiatives
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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