QC/Technical Services Director

Colaska Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, is a leader in road construction and construction materials manufacturing and sales throughout the state of Alaska. Colaska joined the Colas USA Family of Companies in 1999, after the acquisition of SECON (South East Alaska Construction), and through the acquisition of multiple companies has grown to become the premier group of construction companies in the state of Alaska. To learn more about Colaska visit

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit

Job Summary

Responsible for general oversight and direction of quality control methods and processes across the organization, including developing a corporate quality plan and systems that ensure customer and client satisfaction through product and process performance.

Essential Duties

Develop and implement quality initiatives to support continuous improvement, building a Culture of Quality

Act as a subject matter expert regarding quality control specifications and principles in the laboratory and field

Provide mentoring, coaching, training, and support for the development of the Technical Services team, Laboratory, and the Construction group within the organization

Ensure all technical services operations and activities are conducted in conformance with company policies, regulatory agency guidance, and compliance standards

Collaborate with cross-functional/regional teams to establish and maintain quality and reliability standards based on product, engineering, and customer requirements; develop and implement measures to improve methods that support safety, service, quality, and performance

Establish organizational priorities in support of operations, cost control, and waste reduction, including effective utilization of resources related to the quality control function

Coordinate the use of external laboratories and third parties involved in testing and quality control compliance

Collect, analyze, and present data regarding product, material, and process quality to management teams; identify trends, and recommend solutions Additional Responsibilities

Act as a liaison with federal, state, and local agencies on behalf of the company for matters related to quality

Engage in project work and special assignments in support of organizational goals and initiatives

Develop a Technical Services career path and milestones for employees to continue developing

Work with COLAS National Technical Services Team to develop a Culture of Quality through employee development, training, and monitoring metrics

Ensure that the Technical Services Team maintains all the necessary training certifications and the permits to satisfy State, Local, and Federal testing requirements, including nuclear material

Basic understanding of aggregates, hot mix, ready-mix, and asphalt liquid operations

Support, promote, and practice the Company's core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies

Perform other duties as assigned Desired Skills and Abilities

8+ years of technical quality control experience and/or equivalent combination of training and experience required

5+ years of demonstrated ability in quality control testing of aggregates and asphalt preferred

3+ years of experience leading and developing people

Solid business and financial foresight

Self-directed and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance

Ability to effectively lead and manage change, and collaborate with others at all levels within the organization

Ability to collect and analyze information and recommend solutions for improvement

Expert knowledge of applicable material testing standards and specifications governed by federal, state, and local testing agencies, including, but not limited to, DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards

Demonstrated understanding of construction processes and asphalt materials production

Computer skills using a range of programs and applications, including MS Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), database/spreadsheet programs, and mobile apps

Ability to present and train to groups of employees Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (quality management, engineering, business, etc.) and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

ACI and DOT testing certifications; advanced certifications preferred

Knowledge of AASHTO, FAA, FHWA, and ASTM testing methods

Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a clean driving record required Benefits

Competitive compensation plus discretionary annual bonus

Work-Life balance - 20 days PTO, 11 paid holidays annually and various leave work early days

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision with affordable employee share of premiums, and company provided disability and life insurance

401K with 4% employer matching and special 2% company contributions Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

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