Quality Control Supervisor

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

Job summary

Actalent in Des Moines, IA seeks a Quality Control Supervisor to oversee QA/QC for asphalt plants, aggregates, and paving projects, ensuring compliance with Iowa DOT and project specs. You will manage mix designs, testing programs, and maintain quality records and certifications.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in heavy civil QC, and proficiency in MS Office and QA reporting systems, with onsite work at office and field sites.

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.
• Strong understanding of Iowa DOT specifications related to asphalt, aggregate, and paving projects.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC standards for construction materials and processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory and field testing methods for asphalt, aggregate, and concrete.
• Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications for quality control purposes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Proficiency with quality reporting systems used to track and analyze test results.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a quality control or construction environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all QA/QC activities for asphalt plants, aggregate operations, and paving projects.
• Ensure full compliance with Iowa DOT, municipal, and project-specific specifications across all materials and processes.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of asphalt mix designs.
• Supervise aggregate testing procedures and monitor production quality in both laboratory and field settings.
• Review test results regularly to identify trends that may impact product quality or performance.
• Investigate quality issues promptly and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain complete and organized quality records, certifications, and testing documentation.
• Apply QA/QC standards to laboratory and field testing methods to ensure consistent and reliable results.
• Interpret construction plans and specifications to align quality control activities with project requirements.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems to prepare, analyze, and present quality data.
• Provide leadership and guidance to quality control staff, promoting best practices in testing and documentation.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to address quality-related concerns and support continuous improvement.

Skills

QA/QC in asphalt/aggregate

Asphalt mix designs

Aggregate testing procedures

Iowa DOT specifications

QA/QC leadership

MS Office data analysis

Quality reporting systems

Laboratory and field testing methods

Construction plans interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Materials Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality reporting systems

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Supervisor

The Quality Control Supervisor manages all quality assurance and quality control activities for asphalt plants, aggregate operations, and paving projects. This role ensures that all materials and production processes comply with Iowa DOT, municipal, and project-specific specifications. The supervisor oversees asphalt mix designs, aggregate testing, and production quality monitoring, while maintaining complete and accurate quality records, certifications, and testing documentation.

Job Description

The Quality Control Supervisor manages all quality assurance and quality control activities for asphalt plants, aggregate operations, and paving projects. This role ensures that all materials and production processes comply with Iowa DOT, municipal, and project-specific specifications. The supervisor oversees asphalt mix designs, aggregate testing, and production quality monitoring, while maintaining complete and accurate quality records, certifications, and testing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all QA/QC activities for asphalt plants, aggregate operations, and paving projects.
• Ensure full compliance with Iowa DOT, municipal, and project-specific specifications across all materials and processes.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of asphalt mix designs.
• Supervise aggregate testing procedures and monitor production quality in both laboratory and field settings.
• Review test results regularly to identify trends that may impact product quality or performance.
• Investigate quality issues promptly and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain complete and organized quality records, certifications, and testing documentation.
• Apply QA/QC standards to laboratory and field testing methods to ensure consistent and reliable results.
• Interpret construction plans and specifications to align quality control activities with project requirements.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems to prepare, analyze, and present quality data.
• Provide leadership and guidance to quality control staff, promoting best practices in testing and documentation.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to address quality-related concerns and support continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• 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.
• Strong understanding of Iowa DOT specifications related to asphalt, aggregate, and paving projects.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC standards for construction materials and processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory and field testing methods for asphalt, aggregate, and concrete.
• Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications for quality control purposes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Proficiency with quality reporting systems used to track and analyze test results.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a quality control or construction environment (preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Materials Science, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in asphalt quality control will be considered in place of a degree.
• Experience working in laboratory environments performing materials testing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, and project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to analyze test data and identify trends affecting product quality or performance.
• Problem-solving skills to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at an office in Ankeny, with time split between the quality control laboratory and occasional visits to project sites and production facilities. The role involves working in both office and lab settings, using testing equipment, computers, and quality reporting systems. Site visits may include exposure to active construction and production environments, requiring appropriate safety practices and adherence to facility protocols.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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