Quality Control Manager Modular Housing
Required skills
- Technical background
- IBC
- IRC
- IECC
- NEC
- IPC
- IMC
- Plumbing DWV/pressure tests
- Electrical hipot/continuity tests
- Stop-work authority
Nice to have
- ICC Inspector certifications
- Electrical Inspector
- Mechanical Inspector
- Plumbing Inspector
- State trade licensing
- Off-site modular construction
Role summary
Ecomod, a fast-growing modular housing company, is seeking a Quality Control Manager to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations at their Colorado factory. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role involves overseeing plant quality, managing state certification systems, executing mandatory code testing, and holding stop-work authority. The manager will also maintain training records and liaise with third-party inspectors. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, proficiency in building codes (IBC, IRC, IECC, NEC, IPC, IMC), and hands-on testing experience. Preferred qualifications include inspector certifications and experience in off-site construction or digital QA software.
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position SummaryOperating with complete executive organizational independence from production pressures, the QA/QC Manager reports directly to the CEO to guarantee compliance with model building codes and regulations. This individual holds stop-work authority, manages in-plant testing, and serves as sole custodian of state certification insignias.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Oversight & Stop-Work Authority: Direct executive reporting line with formal authority to issue hold tags, halt assembly operations, and reject non-conforming materials or sub-assemblies.
- State Insignia Custody: Sole plant custodian responsible for securing, logging, tracking, and applying state certification insignias and data plates.
- Mandatory Code Testing & Verification: Execute, witness, log, and sign off on required in-plant testing for plumbing, electrical, and building envelope.
- Compliance Systems & Records: Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Corrective Action Requests (CAR); maintain auditable 5-year QA/QC archives.
- Workforce Qualifications: Maintain the plant Master Training Matrix to ensure technicians performing regulated work hold required trade competencies.
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Third-Party Liaison: Serve as primary liaison for state inspectors and Third-Party Inspection Agencies.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Resume Submittal Readiness: Documented technical background
- Building Code Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of IBC, IRC, IECC, NEC, IPC, IMC.
- In-Plant Testing Experience: Hands-on experience executing and witnessing plumbing DWV/pressure tests and electrical hipot/continuity tests.
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Autonomous Authority: Proven experience operating with independent line-stop authority in a manufacturing or construction environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active ICC Inspector certifications (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing) or state trade licensing.
- Background in off-site modular construction, steel fabrication, or industrialized building facilities.
- Experience with digital QA software, tablet checklists, and photo-verification systems.
- Experience leading production cross-training on installation quality and self-inspection.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary starting at $100,000
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays).
- Professional development opportunities in a rapidly scaling industry.
