Quality Manager

Granite Construction

. Coordinate operating group Quality Management functions .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeJackson • Mississippi • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,159 - $165,238 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management concepts, audit procedures, and quality control for aggregate and hot mix asphalt production. Capable of developing and implementing quality initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering relationships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Management ExpertiseAggregate Processing KnowledgeHot Mix Asphalt Production Quality ControlISO Internal Auditor CertificationRegistered Professional Engineer

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Hard Skills

Quality Management ConceptsAudit ProceduresMaterial TestingMix Design PrinciplesLaboratory OperationsDatabase OperationsMicrosoft Office SuiteQuality Control StandardsProcess ImprovementRisk Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO Internal Auditor CertificationAASHTO/ASTM Accreditation

Industry Keywords

Quality ControlConstruction MaterialsAsphalt Mix DesignsQC ProgramsSafety ProceduresOSHA ComplianceMSHA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate operating group Quality Management functions
Oversee QC programs for aggregate and hot mix asphalt production operations
Develop and implement corporate Quality Management initiatives
Direct and manage quality control activities, including laboratory testing, QA programs, mix design validation, and QC standards
Support QC Managers with QM programs and operation-specific quality programs
Provide technical support for QC Managers and operations
Review RFP quality requirements and asphalt mix designs
Determine QC plans to meet requirements while minimizing risk and cost
Participate in process improvement activities and disseminate best practices and standard operating procedures
Support QC staff development and succession planning
Perform quality management audits of area, region, and project quality operations
Assist with quality budgets and forecasts
Develop relationships with public agency technical staff, customers, and engineering firms
Promote Granite’s safety procedures and compliance with OSHA and MSHA rules

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering and 10 years experience or 25 years technical/managerial experience in construction and construction materials
Expert knowledge of quality management concepts and audit procedures
Extensive knowledge of aggregate processing and hot mix asphalt (HMA) production quality control
Knowledge of material testing, mix design principles, and laboratory operations
Proficient with database operations and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication and organizational skills
AASHTO/ASTM accreditation experience preferred
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Registered Professional Engineer desired
ISO Internal Auditor Certification desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending plans
Musculoskeletal health programs
Mental wellness programs
Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
Granite-paid 100% premium for the most popular PPO plan for eligible employees and dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation deferred into 401(k) plans
Immediate 401(k) vesting