Quality Manager Jobs in Colorado
Quality Manager jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, medical devices, food and beverage production, and semiconductor fabrication, with openings at every level from quality engineer stepping into management to senior program quality directors. Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs anchor most of the hiring activity, with established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Ball Corporation, and Medtronic consistently filling quality leadership roles. The most sought-after specialties are AS9100 aerospace quality systems, ISO 13485 medical device compliance, and supplier quality management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 Manager Job Market in Colorado
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Who's Hiring
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- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field required
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer certification strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management system implementations
- Proficiency with statistical process control, root cause analysis, and CAPA methodologies
- Experience managing supplier audits and corrective action programs across a supply chain
- Familiarity with Colorado's regulated industries such as aerospace, medical devices, or food processing
Quality Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality manager in Colorado?
Most quality manager roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a technical discipline, combined with progressive quality experience in a regulated industry. Colorado does not issue a state license for quality managers, but employers strongly favor candidates holding American Society for Quality credentials such as the Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer designation. Aerospace and medical device employers in particular treat ASQ certification as a practical requirement rather than a preference.
How much do quality managers make in Colorado?
Quality 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 managers in Colorado?
Colorado quality manager roles are posted by Apple, nLIGHT, and RK and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and medical device manufacturers means quality leadership demand is especially consistent in the Denver metro and Colorado Springs corridors.
Which Colorado cities have the most quality manager jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder have the most quality manager openings in Colorado. Denver drives the largest share through its aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare concentration, while Boulder's medical device and cleantech companies add substantial demand, and Colorado Springs reflects the heavy defense contractor presence anchored by installations such as Peterson Space Force Base and associated supply chain employers.
Are there remote quality manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of quality manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the fact that most quality management work is hands-on and tied to a physical production environment or supplier site. The portions of the role most likely to be done remotely are documentation review, supplier audits conducted via portal, and quality system administration.
How can I get hired as a quality manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality inspector or quality engineer role first, then building toward management. Colorado's aerospace and defense manufacturers, including prime contractors in the Denver and Colorado Springs corridors, regularly hire quality technicians and coordinators who can grow into supervisory roles. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential accelerates that progression. Community college programs at institutions such as Red Rocks or Arapahoe Community College offer quality and manufacturing courses that strengthen a candidate's profile before the first management opportunity.
Where can I find and apply to quality manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to quality manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across aerospace, medical devices, food production, and other industries. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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