H-1B Visa Quality Control Manager Jobs
Quality Control Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and aerospace regularly file LCAs for this title. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, and most petitions fall under the regular cap rather than the master's cap exemption.
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Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
The Quality Control Manager will implement, oversee, and manage all aspects of the Quality Control program. This includes documentation and inspections performed by testing personnel and any others required by contract. This role includes oversight of documentation and physical inspections, and close collaboration with in-house Project Managers, Superintendents, and external personnel to ensure the delivery of a high-quality product.
The Specifics of the Role
- Coordinate, document, and track preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
- Plan, chair, and schedule weekly QC meetings with the Superintendent; provide written reports.
- Deliver daily QC reports aligned with project quality standards.
- Collaborate with the project team to develop and implement the Quality Program.
- Provide executive management with ongoing updates and recommendations.
- Manage and support quality teams in executing the quality program.
- Identify appropriate standards and procedures for tasks.
- Share best practices, lessons learned, and training opportunities across the enterprise.
- Drive implementation of Site-Specific Quality Plans, policies, and procedures.
- Verify all materials received conform to submittals, are handled properly, and are suitable for use.
- Participate in pre-construction meetings with subcontractors and superintendents.
- Track deficiencies and verify implementation of corrective actions.
- Help coordinate and document building systems testing and commissioning.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Project Site-Specific Safety Plan.
- Perform safety inspections and audits as per company practices.
- Maintain and document conformance to the quality plan.
- Monitor and manage deficiencies through to resolution.
- Understand testing and inspection processes and build strong agency relationships.
- Evaluate subcontractor work for accuracy.
- Understand city, county, and state inspection requirements to receive TCO and CO.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5–15 years of progressive construction experience with increasing responsibility.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to walk job sites and climb ladders.
Some Things You Should Know
- This is a safety-sensitive role, subject to background checks and mandatory drug testing.
- Travel is required, as projects and clients are nationwide.
- We take a collaborative design-build approach that sets us apart.
- Our projects are creative, complex, high-profile, and award-winning.
- The pace is fast!
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus – Based on company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including: Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), Generous PTO and paid company holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range considers multiple factors, including education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
About us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
The Quality Control Manager will implement, oversee, and manage all aspects of the Quality Control program. This includes documentation and inspections performed by testing personnel and any others required by contract. This role includes oversight of documentation and physical inspections, and close collaboration with in-house Project Managers, Superintendents, and external personnel to ensure the delivery of a high-quality product.
The Specifics of the Role
- Coordinate, document, and track preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
- Plan, chair, and schedule weekly QC meetings with the Superintendent; provide written reports.
- Deliver daily QC reports aligned with project quality standards.
- Collaborate with the project team to develop and implement the Quality Program.
- Provide executive management with ongoing updates and recommendations.
- Manage and support quality teams in executing the quality program.
- Identify appropriate standards and procedures for tasks.
- Share best practices, lessons learned, and training opportunities across the enterprise.
- Drive implementation of Site-Specific Quality Plans, policies, and procedures.
- Verify all materials received conform to submittals, are handled properly, and are suitable for use.
- Participate in pre-construction meetings with subcontractors and superintendents.
- Track deficiencies and verify implementation of corrective actions.
- Help coordinate and document building systems testing and commissioning.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with the Project Site-Specific Safety Plan.
- Perform safety inspections and audits as per company practices.
- Maintain and document conformance to the quality plan.
- Monitor and manage deficiencies through to resolution.
- Understand testing and inspection processes and build strong agency relationships.
- Evaluate subcontractor work for accuracy.
- Understand city, county, and state inspection requirements to receive TCO and CO.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5–15 years of progressive construction experience with increasing responsibility.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to walk job sites and climb ladders.
Some Things You Should Know
- This is a safety-sensitive role, subject to background checks and mandatory drug testing.
- Travel is required, as projects and clients are nationwide.
- We take a collaborative design-build approach that sets us apart.
- Our projects are creative, complex, high-profile, and award-winning.
- The pace is fast!
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus – Based on company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including: Medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), Generous PTO and paid company holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range considers multiple factors, including education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Control Manager
Verify your degree matches QC specialty occupation
H-1B approval hinges on your degree field directly relating to quality control work. Engineering, chemistry, biology, and materials science degrees typically satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements. A business or general management degree alone often triggers an RFE for this role.
Research LCA filings by industry sector
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and aerospace manufacturers file the most H-1B LCAs for Quality Control Managers. Filter employer searches by these NAICS codes to find sponsors with recent DOL-certified filings rather than targeting companies with no history of this role.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Quality Control Manager jobs by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces companies that have already navigated DOL certification for this specific title, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is uncertain.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Quality Control Managers in your work location. Run your SOC code and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you enter negotiations knowing the floor the LCA must certify.
Ask employers about E-Verify enrollment early
Some manufacturers, especially federal contractors, are already E-Verify enrolled, which streamlines I-9 verification after your H-1B is approved. Confirming E-Verify status during screening signals you understand the onboarding process and avoids surprises at the start date.
Account for cap-gap if transitioning from OPT
If you're moving from F-1 OPT to H-1B, your cap-gap protection covers you only until October 1 of the fiscal year your petition is approved. Quality Control Manager roles with long onboarding timelines need an offer letter and I-129 filing timed to that window.
H-1B Visa Quality Control Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Control Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as engineering, chemistry, biology, or materials science. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. If the role involves statistical process control, regulatory compliance, or quality systems management at a technical level, it typically satisfies specialty occupation criteria. A general management description without technical requirements can draw an RFE.
Which industries most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Control Managers?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, aerospace firms, and automotive suppliers file the highest volumes of H-1B LCAs for Quality Control Manager titles. These industries operate under FDA, FAA, or ISO regulatory frameworks that require technically credentialed managers. Food and beverage manufacturing and semiconductor fabrication also sponsor this role regularly. Use Migrate Mate to browse open positions filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history in these sectors.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Quality Control Manager H-1B petitions?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Quality Control Managers fall under SOC 11-3051, and the prevailing wage varies significantly by metro area and experience level. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm your employer's LCA will clear DOL certification.
Can a Quality Control Manager petition use the master's cap exemption?
Only if you hold a U.S. master's degree or higher, or a foreign equivalent evaluated as such. The 20,000-slot master's cap exemption is separate from the regular 65,000 cap and improves lottery selection odds. Many Quality Control Manager candidates hold bachelor's degrees in engineering or science and compete in the regular cap. If you have a relevant U.S. master's degree, confirm with your employer that the petition is filed under the master's exemption.
What documentation should a Quality Control Manager prepare before H-1B filing?
Assemble your academic credentials first, as USCIS requires a degree evaluation for foreign transcripts. Gather employment verification letters that describe technical duties tied to your degree field, not just job titles. Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Manager or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor credentials support the specialty occupation argument. Your employer will need your work location zip code and start date to complete the LCA before submitting the I-129 to USCIS.