Quality Control Manager

Description

Job Title:

Quality Control Manager (QCM)

Location:

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

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Salary Range: $ - $ Salary

Other Compensation:
Lodging and Per Diem when deployed

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Monitor subcontractor performance and verify personnel and equipment qualifications.

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

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

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

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

• Demonstrated experience managing quality programs for…