Head of Compliance Monitoring and Quality Assurance

Salary Interval: Full Time
Description: Application Instructions
PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.
The Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor supports the PARCO leadership, provides technical oversight, and oversees the quality assurance functions of an AASHTO-accredited liquid asphalt laboratory. This role helps ensure that all testing, personnel, equipment, and reporting meet the required standards of accuracy, safety, and compliance with AASHTO R 18, ASTM, and DOT specifications. The QC Lab Supervisor assists in maintaining the laboratory’s accreditation status, provides support to internal customers and external agencies, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts that enhance testing efficiency, reliability, and technical quality.

Support the laboratory quality system by maintaining required documentation and help ensure daily testing is performed accurately according to AASHTO and ASTM standards to maintain valid and reliable results with AASHTO R 18 requirements.
# Maintain sample and data traceability through LIMS or related systems to support consistent documentation and audit requirements.
# Assist with accreditation audits and proficiency testing activities by gathering records, coordinating workflows, and helping address findings.
# Coordinate routine calibration and maintenance of instruments to keep equipment functioning properly and prevent testing errors.
# Monitor laboratory inventory, safety compliance, and housekeeping to support uninterrupted operations and a safe facility.
# Committed to Serve. Oversee daily activities of laboratory technicians by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining training and competency records.
# Provide coaching and day-to-day guidance to support staff development and uphold a safe, professional working environment.
# Provide basic technical support to internal teams and customers by relaying test information and assisting with routine questions.
# Work with operations and other groups to help resolve product or testing issues and support consistent quality.
# Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying process improvement opportunities, assisting with corrective actions, and supporting equipment or procedural updates.

Experience working in a laboratory environment, performing quality testing preferably in liquid asphalt or aggregates industry.
# Strong knowledge of AASHTO R 18, ASTM D3666, and DOT materials testing programs.
# Experience managing or maintaining AASHTO Resource accreditation.
# Proficiency with laboratory equipment, calibration systems, and Microsoft Excel.
# Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and process improvement.
# Capable of multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
# Travel:
Position may require up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.

This position works primarily in a professional laboratory environment with routine use of standard office and laboratory equipment, including computers, testing instruments, and data systems. The role involves exposure to heated materials, chemical reagents, and occasional strong odors, as well as working near moving mechanical equipment. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling of materials or equipment up to 30–50 lbs., At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.
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