Quality Control Manager Jobs in Colorado
Quality Control Manager jobs in Colorado are in consistent demand, with strong hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, medical device production, food and beverage processing, and semiconductor fabrication. Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Boulder-Longmont corridor are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Ball Corporation, and Molson Coors maintain large operations that depend on robust quality functions. The most sought-after specialties in Colorado are aerospace quality systems, FDA-regulated medical and food manufacturing compliance, and ISO 9001 program management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Quality Control Manager – Heavy Civil Engineering
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Manager with heavy civil construction experience to support projects focused on dam and lock electrical work. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of the Contractor's and/or Client's Quality Control Program, including the coordination, performance and execution of construction inspection and testing services. The QC Manager is responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project's contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the firm.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Quality Control practices and procedures
- Ensure all work complies with contractual requirements, specifications, and drawings
- Verify materials incorporated into the project meet approved submittals and specifications
- Execute required testing procedures in accordance with contract documents and industry standards
- Prepare professional correspondence for clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Monitor, document, and track QC documentation, including daily reports, testing and inspection reports, and preparatory/initial meetings
- Review special inspections and material testing performed by third parties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field highly desired
- 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience in a Quality Control capacity
- Experience with dam and lock electrical work is required
- Previous USACE experience is a plus
- USACE CQCM certification or ability to obtain certification
- OSHA 30 preferred
Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
- Pay Range: $120,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement. Quality Control Manager assigned to projects more than 70 miles from their residence are eligible for subsistence and home leave benefits. We also offer a company truck or vehicle allowance, along with mobile phone options.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please.
Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!
Quality Control Manager – Heavy Civil Engineering
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control Manager with heavy civil construction experience to support projects focused on dam and lock electrical work. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of the Contractor's and/or Client's Quality Control Program, including the coordination, performance and execution of construction inspection and testing services. The QC Manager is responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project's contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the firm.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States and Canada, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement Quality Control practices and procedures
- Ensure all work complies with contractual requirements, specifications, and drawings
- Verify materials incorporated into the project meet approved submittals and specifications
- Execute required testing procedures in accordance with contract documents and industry standards
- Prepare professional correspondence for clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders
- Monitor, document, and track QC documentation, including daily reports, testing and inspection reports, and preparatory/initial meetings
- Review special inspections and material testing performed by third parties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field highly desired
- 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience in a Quality Control capacity
- Experience with dam and lock electrical work is required
- Previous USACE experience is a plus
- USACE CQCM certification or ability to obtain certification
- OSHA 30 preferred
Physical and Emotional Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
- Pay Range: $120,000 – $160,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement. Quality Control Manager assigned to projects more than 70 miles from their residence are eligible for subsistence and home leave benefits. We also offer a company truck or vehicle allowance, along with mobile phone options.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please.
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Quality Control Manager Job Market in Colorado
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- Medical Devices
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field required
- Minimum five years of progressive quality control or quality assurance experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA 21 CFR regulatory standards
- Experience leading root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement programs
- Proficiency with quality management systems software and statistical process control tools
- Strong cross-functional communication skills and experience managing quality teams directly
Quality Control Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control manager in Colorado?
Most quality control managers in Colorado start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field, then build experience in inspection, auditing, or quality assurance roles. Colorado does not issue a state license for quality control managers, but employers in aerospace and medical manufacturing strongly prefer candidates who hold certifications like the ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer. Gaining experience with AS9100 or FDA-regulated environments is the clearest path to senior roles in the state's dominant industries.
How much do quality control managers make in Colorado?
Quality control managers in Colorado earn a median of about $141,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,460 for the lowest 10% to over $230,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality control managers in Colorado?
Employers hiring quality control managers in Colorado right now include Tolmar, Shamrock Foods Company, and Kilgore, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's aerospace, defense, and regulated manufacturing base means many of the most active employers are tied to large production facilities or federally contracted operations along the Front Range.
Which Colorado cities have the most quality control manager jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Commerce City have the most quality control manager openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market through its concentration of aerospace primes, medical device firms, and food manufacturers, while Colorado Springs draws heavily from defense contractors around Peterson Space Force Base, and the Boulder-Longmont corridor is home to a dense cluster of semiconductor and biotech manufacturers that maintain dedicated quality teams.
Are there remote quality control manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control managers are primarily on-site roles because the work centers on inspecting physical products, overseeing production lines, and managing lab or facility compliance. About 9% of quality control manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be documentation-heavy roles such as quality systems management, supplier auditing coordination, or regulatory compliance oversight rather than hands-on production quality.
How can I get hired as a quality control manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into quality from an adjacent production or technical role such as manufacturing technician, quality inspector, or lab analyst at a Colorado aerospace or medical device facility. Employers like Lockheed Martin and medical device manufacturers in the Boulder-Longmont area regularly hire quality inspectors and coordinators as stepping stones to manager-track positions. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate certification before applying signals seriousness to hiring teams and helps candidates compete without a long quality-specific resume.
Where can I find and apply to quality control manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to quality control manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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