Civil Construction Quality Control Manager

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HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.
Position Overview
The Quality Control (QC) Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering technical expertise, leadership, and strategic support to Idaho quality control operations. This position ensures optimal product quality and customer satisfaction across asphalt, quarry, and recycling operations. The QC Manager collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams, external partners, and sales to uphold the company’s core values of Safety, Integrity, and Quality, while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
Lead and develop a high-performing QC team aligned with the company’s core values.
Champion a culture of safety, aiming for zero incidents across all QC operations.
Maintain and enhance QC/QA processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Oversee all quality control activities for hot mix asphalt (HMA) and aggregate production, ensuring adherence to specifications at all jurisdictional levels.
Promote awareness of key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost control measures.
Foster strong communication channels across business units to support product quality and customer service.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders to meet material submittal and testing deadlines.
Review and approve regional mix designs, balancing cost-efficiency, feasibility, and quality.
Provide guidance to paving teams on process adjustments to meet specifications.
Manage employee performance through coaching, feedback, recognition, and disciplinary action as needed.
Maintain current QC/QA certifications and ensure compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations.
Ensure laboratory equipment and reference materials are properly maintained and calibrated.
Mentor team members in technical, operational, and supervisory areas.
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Managerial Functions
Represent the company in industry associations and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies.
Review and coordinate weekly and monthly paving schedules.
Handle administrative tasks including recordkeeping, reporting, and procurement.
Support recruitment and hiring processes as needed.
Conduct lab tours and communicate procedures to visitors and stakeholders.
Oversee training and certification programs for lab personnel.
Manage financial aspects of the QC business unit, including budgeting and forecasting.
Allocate workloads and manage staffing schedules for lab operations.
Review testing procedures and results to ensure compliance with established standards.
Administer Quality Management System (QMS) and Regional Safety Operations (RSO) programs
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
WAQTC and AASHTO qualification certificates in all areas of the field.
Five (5) years’ experience in all areas of testing (WAQTC and AASHTO).
A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a staff of 5 or

Employment type
Full Time