Quality Control Manager

Job Title: Quality Control Manager (QCM)

Location: Field-Based / Deployment Required (U.S.)

Reports to: Operations Manager

Compensation Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00

Other Compensation: Lodging and Per Diem when deployed

About Ceres Environmental Operations

Ceres Environmental Operations (CEO) is a leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. We specialize in emergency response, environmental services, planning, and consulting, including debris removal, blue roofs, logistics, debris management, demolition, recycling, forest management, and coastal and marine restoration. As a licensed general contractor, we offer unparalleled expertise to restore stability where it's needed most.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At CEO, we believe you're more than just an employee; you're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope and helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you'll fit right in. We don't just respond to challenges; we rise to them.

What We Are Looking For

Ceres Environmental Operations is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager (QCM) to lead and manage the Quality Control Program across all debris management operations. This role is responsible for ensuring all work is performed in strict accordance with contract requirements, technical specifications, performance standards, and task order provisions.

The QCM provides oversight of all field-based quality leadership supporting Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR), Right of Way (ROW), and Waterway Debris Removal (WWDR) operations. Success in this role will be measured by consistent compliance, accurate documentation, proactive issue resolution, and strong coordination with client QA teams.

What You Will Do

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  Develop, implement, and enforce the Quality Control Program Management Plan (QCPgMP) and task order-specific Quality Control Plans.

  
  
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  Serve as the primary authority for all quality-related matters, including exercising stop-work authority when performance deviates from contract requirements.

  
  
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  Oversee and manage the QC organizational structure, including Area Managers, Sector Managers, and Site QC Managers.

  
  
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  Coordinate closely with Client Quality Assurance (QA) staff to ensure alignment of QC and QA oversight.

  
  
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  Ensure daily quality inspections are conducted across all operational areas, including loading sites, debris reduction or staging areas, disposal facilities, PPDR properties, ROW corridors, and waterways.

  
  
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  Verify proper separation, handling, loading, hauling, and disposal of debris across all scopes of work.

  
  
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  Ensure compliance with definable features of work (DFOWs) and integration with safety and environmental requirements.

  
  
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  Identify quality deficiencies, document findings, and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented and tracked.

  
  
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  Prepare, review, and certify Daily QC Reports and ensure timely submission in accordance with contract requirements.

  
  
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  Maintain complete and accurate QC documentation, including inspection records, deficiency logs, test results, and corrective action tracking.

  
  
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  Ensure quality data is accurately captured in electronic load tracking and documentation systems such as ADMS.

  
  
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  Monitor subcontractor performance and verify personnel and equipment qualifications.

  
  
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  Provide training and oversight to QC staff to ensure consistent understanding of quality expectations and documentation standards.

  
  
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  Analyze quality trends and recommend process improvements to reduce recurring deficiencies.

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quality Management, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  
  
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  Minimum seven (7) years of experience supporting debris operations, construction QA/QC, or relevant disaster response field work.

  
  
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  Demonstrated experience managing quality programs for disaster response, emergency work, large-scale demolition, or environmental projects.

  
  
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  Active Certified Quality Manager (CQM) certification.

  
  
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  Working knowledge of debris eligibility requirements, documentation standards, and electronic load tracking systems (e.g., ADMS or similar).

  
  
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  Proven ability to evaluate and articulate quality performance across PPDR, ROW, and WWDR scopes.

  
  
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  Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

  
  
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  Ability to deploy and work extended field assignments in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience supporting projects for federal, state, or local agencies, including FEMA-funded debris operations.

  
  
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  Prior leadership of field QC teams on debris or environmental response missions.

  
  
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  Experience supporting audits, client inspections, or third-party quality reviews.

  
  

What to Expect

This role is highly field-oriented and requires extended deployments to active disaster response sites. The Quality Control Manager will work closely with operations, safety, environmental, and client representatives to ensure compliance with and performance against standards.

The position requires adaptability, strong documentation discipline, and the ability to lead quality teams in rapidly evolving operational environments.

Physical Requirements and Environment

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  Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance in varying field conditions.

  
  
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  Ability to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

  
  
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  Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

  
  
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  Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

  
  
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  Willingness to wear required PPE including hard hat, protective eyewear, and steel-toed boots.

  
  
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  Ability to work in adverse weather, elevated spaces, confined spaces, and loud environments.

  
  
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  Commitment to following all safety standards and protocols.

  
  

Why Join CEO?

At CEO, you won't just have a job - you'll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and success of community recovery following disasters.

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  A collaborative, mission-driven culture

  
  
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  Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

  
  
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  The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.

  
  

Ceres Environmental Operations is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ceres does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position unless stated otherwise.

E-Verify: We comply with federal law by verifying employment eligibility.