Director of Engineering

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE for this position will be motivated by business development opportunities and is someone who thrives on building relationships with other engineers and owner representatives. Technical skills and proficiency in the concrete design, pavement, and construction side can be learned over time and by working with other MCA staff. In short, we are looking for the right person who is outgoing, but is able to learn the technical side quickly.ABOUT THE MICHIGAN CONCRETE ASSOCIATION (MCA):MCA's primary goal is to encourage the use of concrete in all types of construction. Promoting concrete is a multi-faceted operation and is central to all the association's activities. Although marketing and promotion can be isolated as a specific endeavor, MCA staff strive to be promoting concrete in all the association's events, trainings, meetings, seminars, and conferences.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Promote the increasing use of concrete at public agencies in southeast Michigan and statewide using marketing techniques and a technical educating perspective. This includes roads, streets, parking lots, and other public improvements. Provide advice and assistance from conception and planning to completion by working with municipalities, engineers, architects, and contracting authorities in Michigan.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Responsible for:Developing working relationships with MDOT engineers, county road commission staff, public works officials, and consulting engineers that design highways, streets, and airport pavements.Working with engineers, architects, contractors, etc. on design details, specifications, and rough estimates for specific concrete projects.Knowing about upcoming concrete paving projects for public bid.Advocating for concrete pavement to be used at local agencies and other pavement owners.Preparing and presenting the advantages of the use of concrete to various organizations.Supporting the use of concrete through technical education, training, marketing, and promotion.Preparing marketing and technical documents and materials for the education and promotion of concrete products.Keeping abreast of industry trends and developments through research, attending seminars, and other means and resources.Assisting MCA member companies and their representatives with technical assistance and other issues related to concrete design, specifications, troubleshooting, and performance.Representing the MCA in a respectful, professional manner, while advocating for the best interests of its teracting with membership and involving them in promotional activities.Promoting the benefits of association membership to potential member companies throughout Michigan.Aiding in the development, coordination and implementation of MCA's conferences.Handling any other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Licensed professional engineer with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, or the ability to become licensed within one year. Business development, sales, andor marketing skillsexperience are required. Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently. Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak publicly to educate andor persuade.Strong research skills with the ability to take complicated information and data and synthesize it into understandable information. Experience and or knowledge of the concrete construction industry preferred.Ability to extensively travel by car and occasionally by plane. Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle report.REPORTS TO: Executive DirectorPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Position requires extensive public speaking. Position will require the use of mobile phone and time spent sitting, using a keyboard, working on a computer. Travel is required.BENEFITS:401k plan, employer matchHealth insuranceDental insuranceHealth savings account planRemote office work from home when possible and as neededLaptop and mobile phone providedMonthly vehicle stipend plus gasoline receipts paidPaid time off (PTO) and sick leave

Created: 2025-02-08