Quality Control Manager

About Us

At EA, you'll find yourself surrounded by dynamic professionals that embrace collaboration and curiosity to foster innovation and problem‑solving. This culture forms the essence of our value proposition to apply high‑quality, objective, and interdisciplinary services to complex environmental challenges. With a strong foundation in servant leadership and community service, EA employees are encouraged to pursue personal and professional passions. As a team, we empower each other to share ideas, believe in our common purpose, and value differing perspectives.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Quality Control (QC) Manager to work closely with EA's Director of Quality Programs to ensure that environmental services, field operations, laboratory analyses, and documentation meet regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality policies. This role supports compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and ensures the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of EA's environmental activities and reporting.

• Participate in the update of corporate quality documents, program‑specific quality management plans, standard operating procedures, and other quality‑related documents.
• Maintain EA's standard of excellence and superior service quality through collaboration with EA's Technical Chiefs, Senior Technical Reviewers (STRs), Business Directors, Profit Center Managers, Project Managers, and Project Teams.
• Monitor project performance and implementation of QC procedures on an ongoing basis, including participation in project reviews with project managers and staff quarterly or semiannually.
• Review environmental reports, data packages, and technical documents for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Track program and project reviews, identify quality issues, and ensure implementation of potential corrective actions.
• Perform quality control (QC) checks on sampling procedures, laboratory results, and field documentation.
• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, state DEQ, OSHA) and internal quality standards.
• Conduct internal audits of field activities, laboratory processes, and documentation systems.
• Track and document non‑conformances and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain quality control records and assist in preparing for internal audits or regulatory inspections.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality control protocols.
• Support training of staff on quality standards, data integrity, and compliance procedures.
• Collaborate with project managers, field technicians, and laboratory staff to resolve quality‑related issues.
• Analyze trends in quality data and recommend process improvements.

Note:

This position will require regular travel (monthly) to EA's Hunt Valley office and occasional travel (quarterly) to satellite offices around the U.S.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience managing and implementing Quality Management Systems (QA and QC) for an engineering‑ or science‑based firm.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and standards.
• Experience reviewing technical reports and analytical data.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and documentation practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and data management systems.

• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or other quality management systems.
• Familiarity with EPA methods and environmental sampling protocols.
• Certification as a Certified Manager of Quality/Operational Excellence or Internal Auditor.
• Experience in environmental consulting, remediation, waste management, or testing laboratories.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.

$175,000—$200,000 USD

The EA pay range for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee specific…