Senior Manager, Concrete Technical Lead

Responsibilities Include:

• Work closely with Product and R&D leadership to identify concrete team priorities and develop plans to accomplish these goals 
• Lead the evaluation of Sublime’s cement and SCM products in concrete across various applications, mix designs, admixtures and environmental conditions
• Work closely with various R&D teams to establish a tight feedback loop and continue to improve Sublime’s products 
• Perform internal benchmark testing of other materials (cements, SCMs, etc.) from partners and across industry to create most relevant and useful comparison points for Sublime materials
• Support feasibility studies and pre-deployment testing for potential field trials and BD-related testing
• Perform internal diligence, logistics assistance and field testing for concrete placements
• Lead technical efforts to get Sublime materials onto state and federal procurement lists (eg. Departments of Transportation) by designing test programs and collaborating with external parties to validate Sublime materials against required specifications
• Supervising, developing, and recruiting Sublime’sConcrete team members 
• Improve Sublime’s concrete laboratory test methods and capabilities to ensure Sublime’s concrete lab is best-in-class
• Presenting results to internal and external stakeholders 
• Writing white papers, reports, grant applications, and patent applications 
• Championing safety, especially in the development of experimental processes 
• Fostering a supportive, inclusive, innovative, and dynamic company culture  

Requirements Include:

• B.S. or M.S. in civil engineering, materials science, materials chemistry, or a related field (concrete specialty heavily preferred) 
• 8 or more years of relevant work experience in concrete industry in technical roles in concrete laboratory settings, including 3-5 years in a supervisory role in a lab or QC setting
• Deep knowledge of the cement and concrete materials industry, particularly ready-mix concrete
• Extensive knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO and ACI standards relevant to cement and concrete materials Participation in relevant committees is highly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of concrete materials chemistry and testing 
• Superior presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience writing grant and patent applications is highly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all team members
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and quality, without losing sight of the bigger picture 
• Ability to maintain a balanced approach, keep perspective on what really matters and a good sense of humor in a fast-paced environment