Asphalt QC Manager & Mix Designer — Phone & Vehicle Allowances

The Rasmussen Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Rasmussen Group seeks an experienced Asphalt Quality Control Manager & Mix Designer to lead our quality control and mix design efforts across asphalt production and paving operations in Des Moines, Iowa. You will serve as the technical leader for asphalt quality, overseeing mix design development, laboratory testing, plant production and field performance.

You will collaborate with plant operations, paving crews, project teams, suppliers, and agency representatives to ensure our products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in asphalt quality control, materials testing, mix design, or QC/QA management.
• Strong understanding of asphalt mixtures, aggregates, binders, RAP, and plant operations.
• Experience with Superpave mix design and performance testing.
• Ability to interpret plans, specs and agency requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead asphalt quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Develop and maintain asphalt mix designs and job-mix formulas.
• Oversee lab and field testing, analyze results, and ensure compliance.
• Monitor production and paving operations for consistent quality.
• Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, project teams, suppliers, and agencies.
• Prepare mix design submissions, quality reports, and documentation.
• Ensure equipment, procedures, and certifications meet standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Quality culture

Interpret specifications

Laboratory data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Eng./Materials Sci./Construction Eng.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Rasmussen Group seeks an experienced Asphalt Quality Control Manager & Mix Designer to lead our quality control and mix design efforts across asphalt production and paving operations in Des Moines, Iowa. You will serve as the technical leader for asphalt quality, overseeing mix design development, laboratory testing, plant production and field performance.

You will collaborate with plant operations, paving crews, project teams, suppliers, and agency representatives to ensure our products