Technical Services Director

Ready for a challenging, fast-paced career where you are literally laying the groundwork that builds communities? Hawaiian Cement is a construction materials company that believes in building things that last, and you could be a big part of our future.
Hawaiian Cement is a PEOPLE-first company.
Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day.
Our purpose is to build a better Hawaii by improving the lives of our employees, their Ohana (families), and the communities we serve.
Join our growing team today! As the Technical Services Director, you will get to set the company’s state-wide technical priorities and research strategies while providing expert guidance on difficult technical challenges.
Serve as the subject matter expert in developing and implementing a cement and concrete manufacturing roadmap to carbon neutrality, supporting our outreach to the concrete and construction links of the value chain in the design and specification community.
Collaborate and support company operational elements for business development and growth strategies aimed at organizational improvements that align with business goals and objectives to foster an environment leading to recognition as the partner of choice for Hawaii’s building industry.
Serve as a company representative to industry committees, working groups, and trade organizations.
Minimum Qualifications: 1.
Bachelor’s degree in majors related to construction, engineering, related fields, or equivalent experience.
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Five or more years of proven experience in the construction materials industry.
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Comprehensive technical knowledge of concrete formulation, properties, design, application, durability, standards, production, testing, and quality assurance and control.
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The Ideal candidate has a diverse background in cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregate, and admixtures.
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LEED, ACI, NRMCA, or other industry and sustainability accreditation or certification or the ability to obtain.
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Proficient with MS Office suite of products and industry-related computer software (Command Alkon, Stonemont, Quadrel, etc.
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Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
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Innate continuous improvement mindset, process methodology skills, and impressive change management capability.
Preferred Qualifications 1.
Master’s degree in construction, engineering, construction management, related fields, or equivalent experience.
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Ten or more years of experience in the construction materials industry, with progressive and proven experience in design and construction, ready-mix concrete, and cement quality assurance and control.
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Professional Engineering (PE) license or the ability to receive.
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LEED, ACI, NRMCA, or other industry and sustainability accreditation or certification.
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Strong stakeholder management, influence, and negotiation skills.
Duties and/or Responsibilities What you’ll get to do: 1.
*Set a positive safety example.
Drive and support corporate and local safety initiatives.
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*Identify and meet with key decision makers within the government, design community, DOT, airport authorities, etc.
, and develop relationships to aid the industry in market growth.
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*Support stakeholder engagement and relevant convening, including policy and technical exchanges among government officials, R&D facilities, subject experts, etc.
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*Seek out and investigate new technologies within the concrete, cement, and cementitious products industry and incorporate those technologies into our research and development program.
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*Lead process improvement initiatives, best practices, and establish performance metrics (KPIs) to drive efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
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*Seek out and investigate new chemical admixtures and additives for increasing value-added products for our customers.
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*Partners with the sales team to understand customer needs and production requirements to aid in bidding and materials dynamic pricing.
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*Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish finished products' proposed quality and reliability expectancy.
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*Works to develop and maintain working partnerships with major customers and seeks out potential customers to partner with.
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*Builds strong teams, develops quality control talent within the organization, and provides leadership and vision to foster employee growth and retention.
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*Oversees state-wide quality control team to provide expert technical support to all area plants, quarries, job sites, and customers (internal and external).
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*Attend and participate in appropriate national/regional meetings, technical panels, working groups, and committees to represent the industry.
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*Ability to travel on short notice and for extended periods.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1.
Expert knowledge of construction materials processes and systems.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
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Strategic thinking with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
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Results-driven leadership style with solid team building and mentorship abilities.
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Strong organizational skills.
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High level of integrity and dependability.
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Demonstrate high quality, safety, and environmental acumen.
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Knowledge of computer systems and software.