Manager, Technical Masonry

Quikrete Companies

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Competitive Research, Concrete, Conflict Resolution, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Projects, Continuous Improvement, Demand Generation, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Infrastructure Construction, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing, Market Development, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Masonry, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Product Development, Project Design, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Revenue Growth, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Strategy, Specimens/Samples, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Research, Technical Services Management, Technical Support, Technical Training, Test Program, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
1 day ago

We are looking for a results driven Masonry Technical Manager to join our team. The Masonry Technical Services Manager is responsible for promoting and securing the specification of company products within commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction projects. Collaborates with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and project owners to drive product adoption, influence design decisions, and ensure products are incorporated into project specifications. Provides technical expertise, delivers presentations and training, develops strong industry relationships, and supports projects from design through construction. Works closely with sales, marketing, and product teams to identify market opportunities, generate demand, and achieve revenue growth through specification-driven sales strategies. This position supports a good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adheres to and upholds all company policies, safety standards and federal / state regulations.

Why apply?

  • Competitive wages.
  • Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, disability, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.
About the Role

Responsibilities:
  • Provide proactive consultation to masonry and stucco commercial group customers in the areas of product performance, best practices, technical information research, troubleshooting, and technical training.
  • Act as liaison between sales and production on plant quality teams.
  • Ability to understand the technical aspects of a customer's products, systems, and applications.
  • Coordinate and facilitate competitive analyses for establishment and review of internal quality objectives.
  • Provide internal technical training and external education to the cement commercial sales force, specifiers, the cement and/or masonry customer base and industry personnel.
  • Active involvement in technical organizations such as the National Brick Research Center, ASTM, Concrete Masonry &Hardscapes Association, American Cement Association, and others, with a focus on the national and regional levels.
  • Proactively participate in promotion efforts relating to cement based and related products in coordination with Sales team in identifying market trends, competitive activity, and new business opportunities.
  • Provide technical assistance to any cement account that requires support for issues relating to masonry cement or stucco applications.
  • Assist with resolution of customer product issues and maintains internal company records.
  • Acts as a technical liaison as required with Regional Technical Directors, Concrete Labs, Sales, and Manufacturing facilities
  • Keeps up to date on product performance of internal products versus competitive products
  • Track and influence projects from design development through project completion.
  • Assist with plant and terminal internal audits and improvements
  • Participates in resolution of long-term product development and product issues.
  • Interacts and promote product specifications and adoption with architects, engineers, contractors, and specifying agencies to promote and specify company products
  • Develops relationships with specifiers
  • Provides regular correspondence on product performance and customers results
  • Identification and incorporation of service and product improvement opportunities
  • Oversees timely masonry testing program and sample management policy
  • Rapid identification of product changes to Sales and Marketing
  • Collaborate with sales teams to convert specifications into product sales.
  • Solid understanding of customer needs and operations leveraging Performance Innovations, and delivering customer solutions
  • Continuous improvement of market and industry knowledge
About You

We Require:
  • 5-10 years of experience in the construction industry, ideally cement or concrete materials.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager, Technical Services Engineer or Certified Concrete Technologist in the building materials industries is preferred.
  • Technical knowledge of masonry, stucco, concrete and other building materials with a clear understanding of industry standards and codes.
  • Proven incident and problem solving (troubleshooting) skills with an emphasis on timely resolution.
  • Excellent project management & problem-solving abilities and attention to detail are required.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to use data to develop insights and actions, are required.
  • Ability to follow established process and procedures and ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects at a time
  • Interpersonal skills including building relationships, developing trust, and resolving conflict.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is required.
  • Presentation skills with the ability to communicate with leadership teams are preferred.
  • Ability to travel with minimal notice; travel requirement approximately 40%.
About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We offer:
  • A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
  • Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
  • A company dedicated to continuous improvement.
Ready to Apply?
  • The process is simple. Click on the "apply" button to get started. Good luck!

About the Company

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Quikrete Companies

Founded on May 22, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, The QUIKRETE® Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes in North America, and an innovative leader in the building and home improvement industries. In addition, QUIKRETE® offers related products through numerous wholly-owned subsidiaries including Spec Mix®, Keystone® Hardscapes, Custom Building Products®, Contech®, Rinker Materials, Target Technologies®, Daubois® and QPR®. Collectively, The QUIKRETE® Companies operates about 250 facilities in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and South America, allowing for unsurpassed distribution and product depth. Technical centers across QUIKRETE network also ensure that professionals and consumers alike are provided with the most innovative and highest quality products available on the market.

QUIKRETE® Products

The QUIKRETE® Companies offers hundreds of professional-grade and consumer products including concrete mixes, mortar mixes, cements, concrete repair products, stuccos, floor underlayments, tile setting systems, pavers, retaining wall systems, precast structural products, hardscapes, blacktop products, sand and aggregates, and other seasonal items. These products have been used on many landmark building and refurbishing projects like the Statue of Liberty, U.S. Capitol, Alcatraz Island, Frank Lloyd Wright House, National Museum of the American Indian, Daytona International Speedway, George W. Bush Presidential Center and San Francisco Bay Bridge.

For more information on QUIKRETE visit www.quikrete.comFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube, andPinterest.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1940
WEBSITE
http://www.quikrete.com