Senior QA/QC Leader — Asphalt & Paving

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO & Paid Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead QA/QC for asphalt plants, aggregate operations, and paving projects in Des Moines, IA. The role ensures compliance with Iowa DOT and project specs, oversees mix designs and aggregate testing, and maintains thorough quality records.

The position requires 5+ years in asphalt/aggregate quality control, strong QA/QC knowledge, and leadership experience. Onsite at Des Moines facilities with potential project site visits; contract-to-hire basis

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.

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 construction

Asphalt/aggregate testing

Iowa DOT specs

Leadership experience

MS Office & data analysis

Quality documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Quality reporting systems

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead QA/QC for asphalt plants, aggregate operations, and paving projects in Des Moines, IA. The role ensures compliance with Iowa DOT and project specs, oversees mix designs and aggregate testing, and maintains thorough quality records.

The position requires 5+ years in asphalt/aggregate quality control, strong QA/QC knowledge, and leadership experience. Onsite at Des Moines facilities with potential project site visits; contract-to-hire basis