Ames Construction
Quality Control Manager- Heavy Highway & Civil Construction
Burnsville, MN · Mid · Contract
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$26,168 more — $116,168 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $116,168 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Production Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Production Managers (11-3051) · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
- Duties and Responsibilities - Participate in the development of the Project Quality Plan.
- Working Conditions - Travel - If supporting multiple projects, travel is 50-80% of position.
Responsibilities
- For a single project, the position requires 100% in-person support.
- Communicate and implement plan ensuring compliance to Ames' Quality Management System and project specific requirements.
- Identify, document and mitigate potential quality risks through pre-activity meetings and project quality walks.
- Review work plans and supplemental documents to ensure quality activities are incorporated.
- Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all quality documents and records.
- Drive a continuous improvement culture by identifying and implementing best practices.
- Document project quality activities & performance per defined frequency.
- Train project team(s) on applicable QMS processes, including tools and system support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant work experience.
- 2-5 years of relevant technical, quality or construction experience.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems in a collaborative approach with coworkers.
- Must be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
- Possess high attention to detail with the ability to recognize deficiencies.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and adjust priorities based on evolving project changes.
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to pass MVR.
- some standing, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching required
- ability to lift 5-20 pounds occasionally.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Outlook, SharePoint, Project Management software.
- Working Conditions
- Travel - If supporting multiple projects, travel is 50-80% of position. For a single project, the position requires 100% in-person support.
- Office environment - extensive sitting at desk and computer
Nice to have
- Knowledge of construction standards/specifications (USACE, DOT, ASTM, ACI, AASHTO) preferred.
Compensation
- Base salary range is $90,000-$120,000 a year, which varies depending on many factors, including experience, skills, and knowledge.
Benefits
- This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
- Ames offers generous retirement benefits, including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation and a 401k match.
- Ames' non-craft health benefits package is designed so that our team members flourish, with medical, dental, and vision (all at one low premium), voluntary benefits, company holidays, and paid time off.
- Please see the Benefits section of our Careers page for more information.
Company info
- At Ames, we are Fueled by Family and Driven by Ownership.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This listing is sourced directly from Ames Construction's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.