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Title: Communications Manager

Primary department: Communications

Reports to: Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Other departments supported: All

General summary:

National Precast Concrete Association represents manufacturers of plant-produced precast concrete products and the suppliers of products and services for the industry. Since 1965, the association has been dedicated to expanding the use of quality precast concrete and providing members with the programs and information required to operate a successful precast plant.

NPCA’s membership consists mainly of small-to-midsized, family-owned, closely held manufactures and sellers of precast concrete products. A few larger Producer members are publicly traded companies.  Producer members are located in all 50 states and 13 countries.

This position serves as the managing editor of Precast Solutions magazine, maintains and advances the precast.org website, implements NPCA’s social media accounts, assists with the NPCA blog, assists with government affairs, co-produces NPCA’s podcast, and writes and edits a variety of communication collateral for NPCA’s various communication channels.

Essential duties:

Precast Solutions magazine

• Creates the editorial calendar and production schedule for this quarterly magazine, researches potential topics and ensures the timely completion of each issue.
• Leads editing.
• Writes and edits stories and handles photography as needed.
• Packages content for the web.
• Develops and assigns technical topics, in coordination with NPCA’s technical services engineers and coordinates in-house stories.
• Works closely with in-house designer on production.

Website

• Manages day-to-day upkeep of NPCA website and leads development and implementation of online strategy.
• Ensures the consistency of the NPCA brand.
• Coordinates with the third-party development company.
• Tracks site analytics and compiles monthly and annual summaries.
• Researches and implements SEO best practices.
• Tracks website sponsor analytics.
• Serves as project manager for page or site development projects.

Implements NPCA’s social media efforts:

• Coordinates content for platforms alongside the Director of Communications.
• Curates and posts content for daily updates.
• Responds to and interacts with others.
• Tracks analytics for each platform.
• Reports weekly on traffic and trends.

Other duties:

• Serves as department lead editor on all non-technical documents to ensure consistency with AP and NPCA style guides.
• Assists the department VP with government affairs tracking and reporting.
• Co-produces and distributes NPCA’s podcast.
• Serves as primary contact for industry coalitions in concert with department vice president.
• Edits in-house video projects.
• Leads photo and video storage and tagging (digital asset management).
• Primary writer and editor for Precast Digest email newsletter.
• Writes and edits content for various print and electronic publications.
• Monitors emerging web/electronic communication technology and opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field and minimum of 2-4 years of applicable experience.
• Top-tier verbal and written communication skills, including intimate knowledge of AP style a must.
• Experience managing a print publication.
• Experience in website management, including experience in the WordPress platform and basic HTML knowledge.
• Experience with Google Analytics and SEO practices.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite highly desirable.
• Experience with digital asset management software highly desirable.
• Experience with photography, video and audio equipment highly desirable.
• Able to travel for work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Places where work is performed: This work is performed on the employer’s premises, except for scheduled trips, seminars, trade shows, conventions and conferences; in which case, the work is performed at the location.

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About us: An established precaster with over 40 years of history, we design and manufacture standard and custom precast concrete products. From Large scale infrastructure to custom water cisterns, Redi-Rock retaining walls, electric and gas utilities, on-site wastewater, or sewage applications. Our company is growing, and we are building a team of skilled, dedicated individuals that are committed to producing a quality product achieving our goals.

Summary: Coring Precast Manholes & Box structures using a Hydrokor stationary coring machine or a portable coring machine, other duties are to assist yard crew in daily operations.

Job Function:

• Core precast manholes or box structures daily per shop drawings utilizing coring machine.
• Use fork truck to load and remove product from coring machine.
• Label cored product with identification numbers.
• Assist Yard Crew with daily operations.
• Work area cleanliness: Conducts daily cleaning and organization of coring areas floor, coring bed, workstation bit storage area.
• Daily start up equipment inspection and equipment maintenance (grease & fluid replacement).
• Follows all company standard operational procedures, quality policies, company and safety policies.

Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Speak & read in english.
• Read a tape measure.
• Operate a fork truck.

Knowledge skills and attributes:

• Blueprint/ shop drawing reading skills.
• The ability to use coring equipment in conjunction with reading blueprints and execute coring holes per shop drawings or blue prints.
• The ability to learn, organize and prioritize work. Handle multiple tasks and work independently.
• The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attendance history.
• Strong ability to work cooperatively with peers to achieve daily production goals.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Time-management skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.
• Independent, self-motivated and self-direction, especially regarding identifying and managing high priority projects, in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Will be expected to use sound judgment, self-drive and honesty in carrying out the functions of the job.
• Will be expected to maintain current knowledge of precast core machine techniques and procedures.
• Committed to safety at all times.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The ability to stand/bend/stretch/reach/kneel/crawl, etc.
• The ability to lift 50lbs
• Will be expected to be proficient in reviewing work areas for safety and quality control related items.
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time throughout work shift.

Position based in Henniker, N.H.

Resumes to [email protected]

 

About us: An established precaster with over 40 years of history, we design and manufacture standard and custom precast concrete products.  From Large scale infrastructure to custom water cisterns, Redi-Rock retaining walls, electric and gas utilities, on-site wastewater, or sewage applications. Our company is growing, and we are building a team of skilled, dedicated individuals that are committed to producing a quality product achieving our goals.

Summary: Move precast product from production floor to yard for storage.  Handle precast products from yard to delivery trucks.

Job Function:

• Operate forklift and/or loader
• Make sure product in the yard is marked properly and follow up if not marked
• Make sure product is stored properly and in the proper location based on delivery dates
• Make sure product is rotated correctly for shipping
• Install boots, steps, coat product as needed
• Strip out production buildings efficiently and effectively with little to no damaged product
• Load delivery truck in a timely and safely fashion

Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Speak & read in English.

Knowledge skills and attributes:

• The ability to learn, organize and prioritize work, delegate tasks as deemed necessary, handle multiple tasks, work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attendance history.
• Strong ability to work cooperatively with peers to achieve daily production goals.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Time-management skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.
• Independent, self-motivated and self-direction, especially regarding identifying and managing high priority projects, in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Will be expected to use sound judgment, self-drive and honesty in carrying out the functions of the job.
• Will be expected to maintain current knowledge of precast plant techniques and procedures.
• Committed to safety at all times.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The ability to stand/bend/stretch/reach/kneel/crawl, etc.
• The ability to lift 50lbs
• Will be expected to be proficient in reviewing work areas for safety and quality control related items.
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time throughout work shift.

Position based in Henniker, N.H.

Resumes to [email protected]

About us: An established precaster with over 40 years of history, we design and manufacture standard and custom precast concrete products.  From Large scale infrastructure to custom water cisterns, Redi-Rock retaining walls, electric and gas utilities, on-site wastewater, or sewage applications. Our company is growing, and we are building a team of skilled, dedicated individuals that are committed to producing a quality product achieving our goals.

Summary: accepting resumes for candidates with outstanding character, commitment, and ability as a structural engineer. The ideal candidate will be licensed in the state of NH and have experience designing reinforced concrete structures. Working with the existing team, the engineer will design and draft a wide variety of reinforced precast concrete products. Knowledge of New England DOT construction specifications, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, and ACI building codes are preferred. Additional licensure in other New England states is not required but considered preferable.

Job Function:

• Design Calculations for precast reinforced concrete structures
• Draft submittal drawings and shop drawings for plant
• Check engineering design calculations and details of others for accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company standards
• Attend project meetings; may lead coordination meetings
• Delegate and oversee multiple drafting projects

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the design of reinforced concrete structures, precast concrete experience is preferred.
• BS in civil engineering, MS in structural is preferred.
• Licensure as a PE in NH, additional NE states preferred.
• Experience drafting in AutoCAD based platforms.

Knowledge skills and attributes:

• Highly dependable with a strong work ethic
• Eager to learn
• Able to work individually, on a team, and/or lead a team.
• Maintains a balanced perspective about change; adapts when necessary while placing value in consistency of the processes
• Positive outlook
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word)
• Analytical thinker with above-average problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong personal organization skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated
• Ability to self-train / independently learn new engineering skills

Position based in Henniker, N.H.

Resumes to [email protected]

About us: An established precaster with over 40 years of history, we design and manufacture standard and custom precast concrete products. From Large scale infrastructure to custom water cisterns, Redi-Rock retaining walls, electric and gas utilities, on-site wastewater, or sewage applications. Our company is growing, and we are building a team of skilled, dedicated individuals that are committed to producing a quality product achieving our goals.

Summary: Assists in all activities of production department precast concrete manufacturing by performing the following duties personally.

Job Function:

• Constructs precast forms/molds daily per shop drawings utilizing hand and power tools.
• Assembly and tying of rebar cages and mesh cages.
• Works in placement of fresh concrete in molds: vibrating, finish troweling, placement of wet set embeds, and all associated tasks.
• Plant cleanliness: Conducts daily cleaning and organization of plant floor, casting beds, workstations, tool and supply cabinets.
• Follows all company standard operational procedures, quality policies, company and safety policies.

Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Speak & read in English.

Knowledge skills and attributes:

• Blueprint/ shop drawing reading skills and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerances required.
• The ability to use all carpentry equipment in conjunction with reading blueprints and execute on parts needed for molds.
• The ability to learn, organize and prioritize work, delegate tasks as deemed necessary, handle multiple tasks, work independently
• The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attendance history.
• Strong ability to work cooperatively with peers to achieve daily production goals.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Time-management skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.
• Independent, self-motivated and self-direction, especially regarding identifying and managing high priority projects, in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Will be expected to use sound judgment, self-drive and honesty in carrying out the functions of the job.
• Will be expected to maintain current knowledge of precast plant techniques and procedures.
• Committed to safety at all times.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The ability to stand/bend/stretch/reach/kneel/crawl, etc.
• The ability to lift 50lbs
• Will be expected to be proficient in reviewing work areas for safety and quality control related items.
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time throughout work shift.

Position based in Henniker, N.H.

Resumes to [email protected]

About us: An established precaster with over 40 years of history, we design and manufacture standard and custom precast concrete products. From Large scale infrastructure to custom water cisterns, Redi-Rock retaining walls, electric and gas utilities, on-site wastewater, or sewage applications. Our company is growing, and we are building a team of skilled, dedicated individuals that are committed to producing a quality product achieving our goals.

Job Summary: Perform quality testing of our redi-mix products at our Henniker plant location.

Essential Functions:

• Follow established quality control procedures to ensure that concrete mixes produced meet the job-specific requirements.
• Conduct quality control testing on aggregate and concrete products including, but not limited to, field testing (slump, air content, unit weight, yield, cylinders, etc.), gradations on production aggregates, and lab work (compression testing and scheduling).
• Mix and test trial batches in advance of jobs within provided specifications.
• Test field cylinders in the lab using established quality control procedures, and accurately record results.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of testing completed with results.
• Maintain lab area and equipment according to industry standard.
• Follow all company safety regulations and policies at all times.
• Follow all company environmental regulations and policies at all times.
• Represent company with professionalism at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Working computer knowledge; including applicable Microsoft software.
• Current, valid state driver’s license.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• ACI Concrete Field Tech Level I certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a quality control.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and use construction specifications and concrete mix designs.
• General knowledge of the properties, characteristics, and performance of concrete mixes, its components, additives, and raw materials.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to accurately understand, analyze, and interpret information.
• Proficiency in reading, understanding, speaking, writing, and using the English language.
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, percentage computations and basic area and volume computations using fractions, decimal equivalents or whole numbers, and basic area, volume, unit weight, and total weight computations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to accept and follow direction as provided by managers, and ask questions when needed.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Knowledge skills and attributes:

• Strong attendance history.
• Will be expected to use sound judgment, self-drive and honesty in carrying out the functions of the job.
• Committed to safety at all times.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The ability to stand/bend/stretch/reach/kneel/crawl, etc.
• The ability to lift 50lbs
• Will be expected to be proficient in reviewing work areas for safety and quality control related items.
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time throughout work shift.

Position based in Henniker, N.H.

Resumes to [email protected]

 

Speed Fab-Crete, an Award Winning Precast Manufacturer and Design-Builder specializing in Architectural Precast panels, Storm Shelters and CSpan bridge products is seeking to add a Quality Control Manager to lead its team in the pursuance of excellence. Speed Fab-Crete prides itself in producing the Highest Quality products adhering to NPCA, APA, TXDOT and CCI guidelines.

Most of the production here at Speed Fab-Crete is done indoors. However, there are some products that are produced outdoors such as our Bridge products and our DBL-T’s for Storm Shelters. The batch facility here at Speed Fab-Crete has 3 different mixers all centrally located on a single platform and can produce any type of concrete that a mix design will call for. Many different types of finishes are produced here at Speed Fab-Crete including Colored Concrete, Washed Aggregate, Form Liner products, Pre-stressed Concrete as well as other various specialty finishes that our customers require. All products here at Speed Fab-Crete are produced as per drawings, engineering specs and industry standards.

Qualifications are as follows:

• PCI Level 3 is MOST desired
• APA Level 1 & 2
• ACI Certified
• Knowledge of TXDOT
• Knowledge of Mix designs (how to create mix designs and adjust to meet requirements)
• Knowledge of Admixtures such as
  • EUCON NR – Set Retarding water Reducing Admi
  • ACCELGUARD – Non-Chlorine Accelerating and Water Reducing Admix Plastol SPC – High Range Water Reducer (Superplasticizer)

• Knowledge of NPCA audit process and scores is CRITICAL (National Precast Association)
• Knowledge of APA audit process and scores (Architectural Precast Association)
• Knowledge of CCI audit processes (Construction Certification Institute)
• Managerial experience (3–10 associates)
• Knowledge of Batch Plant operations

If you carry the qualifications listed above and you are driven by success, then Speed Fab-Crete wants to hear from you. This is an immediate opening, a Full Time position – 4/10 schedule with Fridays off – Great work environment – Excellent TEAM. Speed Fab-Crete is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact: Paul Adams, Precast Manager

1150 E. Kennedale Pkwy.

Kennedale, TX 76060

[email protected]

[email protected]

817.478.1137

PLANT LOCATION: Harrisonburg Precast, Harrisonburg, VA

TITLE: Mobile Crane Operator/Production Laborer

FLSA: Non-exempt position (hourly). Normal work hours are Monday thru Friday. Overtime, evening or weekend work may be required during heavy production periods.

General Summary of the Position:

• Responsible for crane operations related to large concrete These operations would consist of stripping, set-up, pouring, loading and handling of forms and concrete. This position is also required to assist production crews out side of the primary crane operator position.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of tasks associated with the manufacture of concrete products involving hydraulic crane operations, strenuous manual labor
• Must have the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Maintain a clean job site, pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards
• Material handling and storage, both mechanical and manual
• Adhere to Safety and Housekeeping policies

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of proper operation and use of a mobile hydraulic crane
• Knowledge of applicable safety precautions and procedures
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous labor
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• May be required to operate a forklift, must prove training/certification or willing to receive training for eventual certification
• Must be willing to receive training for crane certification

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to performs required work
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

• Mobile rough terrain hydraulic crane with rotating cab. Applicable rigging and other specialized lifting
• General: Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, Ladders, Man-Lift

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing: 40 percent of time
• Sitting: 60 percent of time
• Moving: 100 percent of time
• Climbing Ladder: 50 percent of time
• Lifting: 50 pounds maximum
• Pushing/Pulling: 50 pounds maximum
• Reaching: 90 percent of time
• Visual Acuity: 100 percent of time
• Bending/Stooping: 75 percent of time

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working in a maintenance and production environment both outdoor and indoors, with ambient air-conditions, loud noise, dangerous equipment, and variable lighting. Confined Space work and working with chemicals. Facility manager maintains complete list of SDS’s on site at all times.

COMPENSATION:

• Based on proven work experience, work history, and knowledge of the industry.
• Concrete Pipe & Precast, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Resumes to  [email protected]

Seeking entry- to mid-level CAD detailer with knowledge of drainage products in the precast concrete industry.

Part-time at home or remote position available depending on experience level.

Candidate’s precast experience and need for training or supervision will help define position, duties and compensation. Email [email protected] only with interest and resume.

Location: Highland, Calif.

Location: Norcross, Ga.

The Material Handling Division of Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has an immediate need for a Product Sales Trainer Electric Units. The position is full-time, salaried-exempt working out of the Norcross, Ga., headquarters. The FL Product Sales Trainer will report to the FL National Service Manager.

Primary Duties: The Forklift Product Sales Trainers works closely with the Hyundai Sales Team and Dealer Sales Principals to instruct, train, and provide dealer support, communication, and implement training solutions for Forklift/ Product Sales Training. Effectively manage the Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas (HCEA) internal, dealer & vendor relationship with product support ensuring, dealer sales capability, customer satisfaction (retention) and increased sales. Works closely with the product support manager to align & meet organizational objectives. Maintain an emphasis on serving the needs of the customer, best in class experience & promote a positive serve the client environment within the product support team. Interact with dealers to support the sales effort and overall satisfaction with the product/equipment.

The qualified candidate must possess:

• Excellent working knowledge of class I, II, III, Electric Industrial trucks and proper application of these units.
• Excellent presentation skills in the aforementioned areas. • Extensive experience in an industrial truck field.
• Familiarity with “Power Point” and related presentation systems and the ability to modify existing presentations and create new presentations and training material.
• Ability to research competitor’s information and build comparison presentations. • Strong public speaking and communication skills and be able to effectively conduct training classes and present training materials.
• Inordinate amount of patience and have the ability to interact and communicate effectively with different nationalities, ages and experience levels.
• Must be able to function well in a team environment to achieve training department goals.
• Must be a self-starter and able to stay on task, meet deadlines and make informed decisions with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to travel periodically (domestic and international) 25-30% travel required and to legally obtain a passport when necessary.
• Must have direct industry experience relatable to the position.

Interested candidates must submit their resume and salary requirement.

Apply here: https://www.hyundaiforkliftamericas.com/careers

PLANT LOCATION: Salem, VA

REPORTS TO:  CP&P Quality Assurance Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt position (hourly). Work hours are generally Monday thru Friday. Overtime and weekend work will be required during heavy production periods

General Summary of the Position:

Responsible for the overall implementation and execution of the Quality Control Program. Inspect, test, sort, sample, and/or weigh raw materials or processed/ machined/ fabricated or assembled products for defects. Use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct and document Pre- and Post- Pour Inspections of precast
• Conduct and document Final Inspection of product before delivery. Reconcile final inspection documentation for
• Test and document fresh concrete in accordance with industry
• Test and document hardened concrete in accordance with industry
• Monitor and arrange for timely calibration and maintenance of QC gauges, scales, machines and other
• Generate spreadsheets for data
• Interact with government and industry inspectors as
• Monitor quality of, and test conformance to, standards of incoming raw
• Take the lead in preparing for industry certification inspections (i.e. NPCA Plant Certification)
• Oversee and direct operations of Batch Plant
• All other duties as assigned by Plant

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Up to 3 years of experience in Quality Control function in concrete manufacturing
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery
• Clear communication (oral and written)
• Ability to keep accurate
• Ability to follow documented procedures and
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little
• Knowledge of concrete batching
• Ability to frequently lift heavy

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• VDOT Hydraulic Cement Concrete Plant Technician certification or willingness to be trained for and achieve certification
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician- Grade 1 certification or willingness to be trained for and achieve certification
• NPCA PQS I certification or willingness to be trained for and achieve

Equipment Used:

• General: Hand tools, power tools, weighing and testing

Typical Physical Demands:

• Standing: 90 percent of time
• Sitting: 10 percent of time
• Moving: 100 percent of time
• Climbing Ladder: 25 percent of time
• Lifting: 50 pounds max
• Pushing/Pulling: 50 pounds max
• Reaching: 90 percent of time
• Visual Acuity: 100 percent of time
• Bending/Stooping: 75 percent of time

Working Conditions:

Working in a production environment, with ambient air-conditions, loud noise, dangerous equipment, and variable lighting. Chemicals: facility management to review complete inventory of SDS’s prior to offering position.

Compensation:

Based on proven work experience, work history, and knowledge of the industry.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits offered include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Ins, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life Ins. (Dependent Coverage), FSA Plan, 401k Retirement Plan, Legal & Identity Protection, Accident, Cancer and Health Event Ins, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO).

 

Location: Cape Charles, Va.

The Quality Assurance (QC) Technician will work in concrete precast environment providing a vital service to the organization to include testing and inspecting the finish product at all stages of the production process.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• The incumbent’s primary responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring, testing and communicating the inspection results of all aspects of the pre-fabrication production process.
• The integrity of the finished product is a key indicator of a successful finished product; thus, the incumbent must adhere to securing, creating and entering error free meticulous data timely into the production and quality control data base system.
• The incumbent is expected to partner with the QA manager in determining all errors identified during the full life cycle of the productions process and inspection; thus, communications relevant to improved processes and procedures yielding should be ongoing between the entire QA team.
• QA Technicians are partners of key partners with the Safety Manager in fostering the safety culture of the organization; thus, QA Technicians must be familiar with all environmental, state and federal laws as well as and comply with all published/posted safety standards.

Highly Preferred Qualifications/ Education and Certifications 

• High school diploma or GED with relevant hands on experience.
• ACI – Field Testing Technician Certification is highly preferred and will be required to keep in good standing while employed.
• 3-5 years of hands on experience performing concrete tests, preferable in a Precast Plant environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate familiarity with Microsoft Office is highly preferred: Work and Excel
• All incumbents will be subject to tasks that require excellent verbal and written communication skills often required during one -on- one sessions with the QA Manager and/or customers from time to time.
• All incumbents will be subject to reading and interpretating with accuracy blueprints, productions drawings and occasional schematic diagrams subject to be used for charts and graphs produced by the QA Manager.
• All incumbents will be tasked with directives that require excellent problem solving skills; thus, subject to apply basic test measurements coupled with the ability to apply mathematical functions and analytical analysis independently.
• All incumbents must be comfortable with multitasking and producing a work product with meticulous accuracy at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk for extended period of time, climb, bend at the waist, reach, utilize hand tools, and apply vocal projection in a sometimes noisy work environment.
• Ability to lift, pull, push and move items that may weigh up to 50lbs.
• Ability to apply spatial awareness/depth perception in a large work environment.

Work Environment: The company’s safety culture seeks to secure and maintain satisfactory work conditions that meet and exceed OSHA standards. Therefore, each incumbent is required to secure a satisfactory pre-employment screening as well as maintain while gainfully employed. These screening establishes a vetted clearance that allows each employee to perform work in a work environment that is subjected to dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs while in employment with the organization.

Salary and Benefits: Technopref Industries Incorporation takes no short cuts in ensuring a safe work environment for it’s employees. Technopref offers a competitive salary very competitive and additional benefits including and not limited to healthcare, paid time off and ongoing professional training and development.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Technopref is an equal opportunity employer that values workplace diversity. Technopref is committed to EEO : EEO is the law/ EEO is the law Supplement.

Technoprefs hiring decisions are based on the business’ operational needs and individual competencies as related to employment opportunities. Technopref ‘s employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws designed to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Methods of Contact

• Mail Resumes: Technopref Industries Construction o 2121, Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 301 o Alexandria, VA 22314
• Fax Resumes: 571. 488.9970
• Email Resumes: [email protected]

Address all correspondences to the attention of Human Resources.

Department: Technical Services and Professional Development

Reports to: Vice President of Technical Services and Professional Development

General Summary: This position provides daily management of NPCA’s Outreach Plan including: research, tracking, support, and follow up for tradeshows and external education including: academia, students, specifiers, contractors, NPCA Affiliates, and other end-users of precast concrete. Additionally, this position supports the certification/promotion, codes and standards, and marketing segments by providing data, reporting, tracking, and contributing to Working for You blogs and articles.

Essential Duties (include but not limited to):

Outreach Support

• Provide administrative management of daily Outreach Plan projects.
• Identify and recommend educational opportunities, including live presentations and webinars, for academia, students, specifiers, and end-users of precast concrete
• Creates and maintains database of contacts through academia, schools, specifying agencies, firms and other end users of precast concrete
• Research tradeshows as provided by supervisor and create comparative documents for costs, presentation opportunities, and sponsorship options for each tradeshow
• Serve as point of contact for external education audiences and tradeshows
• Manage selection, logistics and timeline of external presentations and tradeshows including materials, agenda, booth set up, food & beverage, and lead retrieval follow up.
• Manage student registrations for external presentations and webinars
• Conduct follow up after presentations and tradeshows to all attendees and forward leads to appropriate stakeholders, including maintain lists of attendees and managing follow up
• Responsible for input of budget projections in Outreach budget based on upcoming event expenses.
• Write blogs and outreach promotion articles for Communications to publish.
• Manage specifier webinar promotion plans in conjunction with Communications Department.

Operations/Administration

• Coordinate NPCA accreditation as an AIA approved provider and with individual states as PDH provider
• Work with NPCA Affiliates to provide information on NPCA external education presentations and webinars
• Track monthly metrics on education outreach
• Track all external education attendance and maintain records for continuing education credits
• Provide external course information to the Communications Department to promote NPCA education programs
• Manage day of webinar logistics for specifier webinars
• Manage printing and shipment of materials for external presentations and webinars, and tradeshows
• Manage compilation of external course evaluations
• Create and maintain database of contacts for academia, schools, and students including student and professor membership tracking
• Provide updated contacts for specifying agencies, firms, and end-users of precast concrete to Communications for inclusion in specifier database
• Track follow up to stakeholder groups
• Travel as required to NPCA conventions, conferences and education seminars.
• Track budget items for each event
• Other duties as assigned

Relationships: Strong working relationship with NPCA staff and management team; NPCA committees; all NPCA members, affiliates, instructors, specifiers, academia and students, and a variety of other industry-related and professional organizations as necessary.  Keep supervisor informed of all important actions.

Minimum qualifications and requirements:        

• 4-year college degree
• Strong organizational, people, and communication skills
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to groups of up to 50 persons
• Minimum of two years’ experience in administration and support of adult learning programming
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and basic understanding of database functions

Equipment:  General Office Equipment:  telephone, photocopy machine, fax machine, computer equipment.

Places Where Work Is Performed: This work is performed in variety of locations, including the employer’s premises and on location at NPCA and other industry-related conventions, conferences, educational offerings and committee meetings.

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations

General Summary: Management of overall office areas including equipment, building & custodial services.  Includes assistance in the areas of finance, administration, and IT support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Finance responsibilities include:
  • Invoicing and payment processing
  • Bookstore order fulfillment
  • Maintain proper bookstore inventory levels and keep records updated
  • A/R collection effort and documentation.
  • Maintenance of monthly aging report.
  • Preparation and mailing of monthly statements
  • Preparation of bookstore inventory for sale at seminars and trade shows.
  • Accounts Payable coding and entry into accounting system
  • Monthly postage and copier reporting
  • Maintain appropriate postage levels
• Administrative duties include:
  • Second on telephones for the whole office
  • General correspondence for the Department
  • Maintain department storage inventory
  • Participate as a member of the administrative assistant team
  • Oversight of kitchen
• Office Management duties include:
• Order and maintain kitchen and office supplies
• Manage vendors for office equipment (copiers, postage machine and kitchen appliances)
• Responsible for above noted equipment maintenance/repairs coordination
• Maintain overall office, coordinating with building and custodial service as required
• Responsible for annual office refresh
• IT Support
  • First point of contact for routine IT issues
  • Conduct bi-monthly computer check ups for staff equipment
  • Escalate to outside IT vendor as needed and monitor completion
• Meetings
  • Convention and Precast Show registrations
• Other duties as assigned

Nonessential duties (include but not limited to): Some light lifting (up to 20 pounds) may be required on an occasional basis.

Internal / External Relationships: Must have strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced team environment. Must possess strong organizational skills. Must maintain confidentiality with all Association information and operations. Must have excellent phone and email etiquette for both internal and external customers.

Equipment Used: General Office Equipment

Software Used: Phoenix (custom membership database); Microsoft Office Suite

Places where work is performed: Work is performed on the employer’s premises. Some travel required to attend NPCA events.

Requirements:         

• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must be detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
• Database experience
• Aptitude for numbers
• College degree required.
• Ability to perform varied tasks in an interruption-based work environment
• Must be pro-active, able to identify problems and suggest solutions
• Three to four years’ experience as an administrative assistant