The Vice President, Technical Services serves as the primary technical representative of PCI responsible for processes to develop, review, and disseminate technical knowledge for the precast concrete industry and for specifying entities. As such, there will be an expectation to build the credibility of PCI as a technical institute through professional approaches to development and dissemination of technical information as well as relevant and visible participation in other organizations. The Vice President of Technical Services is a member of the PCI Senior Leadership Team. 4 direct reports; 3 indirect reports

Essential Job Functions

  • Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties.
  • Advise and assist the Technical Activities Council to maintain the credibility and consistency of technical information for the industry through strategic document development and critical, in-depth document review.
  • Support the work of the committees in accordance with the Institute Strategic plan and Technical Activities Council priorities.
  • Support and advise the Director of Codes and Standards to assure strategic development of appropriate standards and to assure adherence to proper standards development processes as defined in the ANSI accredited PCI standardization process.
  • Support and advise the Director of Technical Activities to assure adherence to PCI standards. 
  • Work with the Director of Publications to provide technical support for processing technical documents.
  • Advise and assist the Research and Development Council to develop strategic direction for identifying research needs.
  • Serves as staff liaison to Committees as assigned by CEO/President.
  • Acts as PCI representative to appropriate committees of ACI, ASCE, BSSC, CPCI, fib and other groups as identified by the Technical Activities Council and PCI Staff.
  • Manages a $2M budget.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

  • Education: MS in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent
  • Registered Professional or Structural Engineer
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including:
    • Precast, prestressed specialty structural engineering services to precast concrete producers
    • Precast engineering positions for precast, prestressed concrete producers
  • Active participation with PCI Technical Committees, with an emphasis on building and commercial projects preferred (parking structures, commercial, multi-story residential, institutional, etc.)
  • Familiarity with the US model code and standards development process.
  • Demonstrated experience in research of precast and precast, prestressed concrete.

Desired Qualifications and Competencies:

  • Demonstrated technical writing skills through authored publications

We offer:

  • Competitive wages and comprehensive insurance program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and STD
  • 401(k) Plan (3% safe harbor and up to 3% match)
  • Paid time off (Vacation & Personal)
  • Friendly work environment that encourages respect, trust, and integrity
  • Commitment to our staff’s professional development

PCI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to Beth Taylor, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer at btaylor@pci.org

Posted: 7/9/2024
Chicago, IL

Responsible for supporting the marketing department in numerous activities. Assist with uploading backlog photos from previous PCI Design Awards entries to the digital database. Creating and formatting digital presentations. Assist with maintaining the PCI eLearning Center by uploading webinar recordings. Providing copy-editing support to the marketing department for multiple projects.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

  • Administrative support for the marketing department
  • Update all marketing committee rosters, including uploading agendas, minutes, and other documents.
  • Provides copy-editing support
  • Assist with maintaining PCI marketing webpages on the PCI website.
  • Update PCI PowerPoint presentations.
  • Assist with making phone calls and emails to PCI Market Survey respondents.
  • Assist with PCI social and digital media.
  • Upload photos and video content to the PCI database and digital channels.
  • Prepare, pack, and ship all marketing materials to industry tradeshows and events.
  • Upload webinar recordings to PCI eLearning Center (LMS).
  • Provide creative feedback and ideas on supporting the PCI strategic goals and furthering PCI’s external reach
  • Perform day-to-day marketing tasks.
  • General filing, answering phones, and other duties as assigned.
  • Assist with PCI regional directors, when needed.

Other Functions / Responsibilities:

  • Help the Education department, when needed.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

  • A bachelor’s degree (in communications, business, organizational management, marketing or related degree) plus a minimum of two years related work experience (relevant internships will be considered as work experience). A combination of education and experience is evaluated. Association experience is a strong plus.
  • Professional, well-developed interpersonal skills essential for communicating information to management and staff members and projecting a positive image as a representative of the Institute
  • A positive, proactive personality and an approachable team player
  • Demonstrated organization, planning and time management skills and ability to prioritize work and multi-task
  • Attention to detail required, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs required

Contact: Becky King