Lead QA/QC Supervisor — Asphalt & Paving

Actalent, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to oversee QA/QC activities for asphalt plants, aggregate operations, and paving projects in Des Moines, IA.

The role ensures compliance with Iowa DOT and project specs, supervises mix designs, and maintains thorough testing documentation. The candidate should have 5+ years in asphalt/aggregate QA/QC, strong leadership, and expertise in mix designs and testing procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in asphalt, aggregate, concrete, or heavy civil construction quality control.
• Strong understanding of asphalt mix designs and their application in production.
• Strong understanding of aggregate testing procedures and standards.
• Familiarity with Iowa DOT specifications related to asphalt, aggregate, and paving projects.
• Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications for QC purposes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all QA/QC activities for asphalt plants, aggregate operations, and paving projects.
• Ensure compliance with Iowa DOT, municipal, and project specifications across materials and processes.
• Oversee asphalt mix design development, review, and approval.
• Supervise aggregate testing procedures and monitor production quality in lab and field.
• Review test results to identify trends impacting quality or performance.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain complete quality records, certifications, and testing documentation.
• Provide leadership to QC staff and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to address quality concerns.
• Utilize MS Office and quality reporting systems to analyze and present data.

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC expertise

Data analysis

Problem solving

Documentation control

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality reporting systems

Job description

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to oversee QA/QC activities for asphalt plants, aggregate operations, and paving projects in Des Moines, IA.

The role ensures compliance with Iowa DOT and project specs, supervises mix designs, and maintains thorough testing documentation. The candidate should have 5+ years in asphalt/aggregate QA/QC, strong leadership, and expertise in mix designs and testing procedures.