The Ceres Commitment Ceres Environmental Services is a national leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Since 1976, Ceres has been awarded over $3.2 billion in government-funded contracts by helping people when they need it most. 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 Ceres, we believe you're more than just an employeeyou're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover, and rebuilding. 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 challengeswe rise to them. Role Overview : We are looking for a Proposal Writer to support our team in creating high-quality, client-facing documentation, including proposals, Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), and responses to RFPs/RFQs. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in learning the fundamentals of technical writing in the engineering, construction, or disaster recovery space. The selected candidate will collaborate with proposal managers, technical experts, and business development teams to assist in developing clear, compelling, and compliant written content that aligns with Ceres service standards . Key Responsibilities : Draft, edit, and review proposal content, presentations, and supporting documentation tailored for legal, compliance, or contract-related projects. Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate technical/legal input into clear, persuasive, and client-focused narratives. Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and tender documents to identify legal and compliance requirements, ensuring proposals address them accurately. Maintain and update a repository of standard templates, attorney resumes, project descriptions, case studies, and other reusable legal/proposal content. Support document formatting and layout in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, ensuring compliance with client guidelines and professional standards. Participate in review meetings, revisions, and quality checks to ensure proposals are aligned with legal terminology, compliance, and stakeholder requirements. Perform proofreading and legal accuracy checks to ensure documents are grammatically correct, consistent, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Assist in document version control, submission coordination, and deadline management to ensure timely delivery of proposals. Research legal precedents, industry standards, and case references where relevant to strengthen proposal narratives. Contribute to the development of best practices for proposal writing in legal services and maintain awareness of industry/regulatory updates. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Law ( Tier 1 University ) 1-3 year of writing experience through internships, freelance projects, academic assignments, or campus publications. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Ability to follow templates and formatting guidelines. High attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and time management skills.
Serve as the key finance and compliance lead for the India entity, acting as the local deputy to the global finance team. This role oversees day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliance, and internal controls, while also functioning as a PMO-style coordinator across India and U.S. Finance Teams. The Finance Lead will strengthen the India accounting function, drive standardization across entities, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting that supports strategic decision-making across the Ceres Global portfolio. Key Responsibilities: 1) Controllership & Close: - Own monthly and quarterly close for the India legal entity; ensure timely reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany settlements. - Maintain accurate financial statements aligned with global accounting policies and chart of accounts. - Support internal and external audits (statutory, tax, and internal), managing all auditor interactions and closing points promptly. - Partner with U.S. Finance to ensure full visibility and consistency across all India reporting cycles. 2) Compliance & Statutory Governance: - Ensure full statutory compliance with Indian regulations including Companies Act, GST, TDS/TCS, PF/ESI/PT, Shops & Establishments, and FEMA. - Coordinate with external consultants for ROC filings, transfer pricing documentation, and tax audit requirements. - Maintain and strengthen the internal control framework through documented SOPs, compliance calendars, and risk registers. 3) PMO Leadership & Cross-Border Coordination: - Act as the bridge between the U.S. and India finance teams, ensuring structured communication, accountability, and timely deliverables. - Lead PMO-style project management for finance initiatives, including process improvements, audits, ERP rollouts, and policy implementation. - Run structured weekly and monthly syncs between India and U.S. teams; track project progress and ensure on-time execution of priorities. 4) Procure-to-Pay & Vendor Oversight: - Oversee vendor onboarding, PO compliance, and payment processing; ensure adherence to approval matrices and spending policies. - Work with U.S. Finance to standardize PO and AP practices across entities while maintaining DPO discipline. - Support automation and digital workflows for invoice approvals, reconciliations, and reporting. 5) Reporting & Data Governance: - Prepare monthly management reports for the US finance Team summarizing close status, variances, and compliance performance. - Support global FP&A by providing India-specific financial data, reports, and variance analyses. - Ensure data accuracy across ERP, payroll, and banking systems; manage master data governance for vendors, jobs, and cost codes. 6) Systems & Automation: - Serve as the Finance Product Owner for India's ERP, expense management, and payroll tools. - Collaborate with IT and U.S. Finance teams to automate reconciliations, report packs, and monthly close checklists. - Drive adoption of digital tools and ensure maker-checker control discipline. 7) Team Leadership & Capability Building: - Lead and mentor the India finance team across AP, AR, GL, and compliance; promote accountability and collaboration. - Establish SLAs, RACIs, and SOPs for consistent and timely deliverables. - Encourage a one-team culture with the U.S. office, providing training, visibility, and professional development opportunities. Qualifications & Experience: - Education: CA/CPA/CMA preferred; MBA (Finance) a plus. - Experience: 10-15 years overall, with strong controllership in India and collaboration with global teams/shared services. - Demonstrated ownership of monthly close, audits, India statutory/tax compliance, and vendor lifecycle. - Exposure to project/job costing or construction/engineering/services environments is an advantage. - Hands- on ERP proficiency (e.g., NetSuite/Oracle/SAP/Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Excel/Power Query/Power BI. - Strong written/verbal communication; able to translate finance outcomes for non- finance leaders. Skills & Competencies: - Controllership mindset, attention to detail, and high integrity. - Problem- solving and process design (SOPs, RACIs, controls). - Stakeholder management across India-US time zones. - Data & automation orientation; comfort with dashboards and self- service analytics. - Team leadership: coaching, performance management, and succession planning. Tools & Systems (Illustrative): ERP (e.g., NetSuite/Oracle/SAP or equivalent) - AP automation/expense (e.g., Coupa/Concur/Ramco) - Payroll (India provider) - BI tools (Excel, Power BI) - Project/job- costing modules - Bank portals & payment gateways
Role Summary : We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to drive data-driven decision-making for our bids, operations, and financial modeling functions. You will leverage advanced analytics and predictive modeling to help Ceres management optimize bid pricing, operational productivity, and margin forecasting by analyzing large volumes of historical and operational data. This is a hands-on, high-impact role interfacing with global stakeholders, particularly in pricing strategy, operational forecasting, and business performance analytics. - Bid Win Model : Develop predictive models estimating win probability by client, region, scope, and competitor profile. - Pricing Engine : Build elasticity-based pricing guidance to support competitive bid decisions. - Operations Forecasting : Model production rates by debris type, weather, crew mix, and logistics routes. - Margin Forecast : Create financial simulation models to assess cost drivers (fuel, disposal, distance, etc.) and scenario outcomes. - MLOps Foundation : Implement automated retraining, monitoring, and governance frameworks for deployed models. Core Responsibilities : - Design and develop data models, pipelines, and predictive systems using Python and SQL across multiple data sources Salesforce, ERP (NetSuite/Vista/ERPLY), GIS, and weather data. - Conduct feature engineering on operational and geospatial datasets (e.g., buffer zones, competitor features, crew metrics). - Build, validate, and deploy models for : o Classification : Win/loss predictions o Regression : Price and cost forecasts o Time Series : Throughput and demand projections o Optimization : Crew and equipment routing, shift planning - Evaluate models using statistical and business metrics (AUC, RMSE, MAE, uplift). - Deploy models into dashboards or applications (e.g., Power BI, Salesforce, Google Sheets). - Present actionable insights and executive-level narratives to senior management. - Maintain reproducibility and data governance, ensuring version control and auditability. Required Qualifications : - Postgraduate degree in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, or related fields (IITs, NITs, IIITs, ISI, or Tier-1 Universities preferred). - 610+ years of experience in applied data science within pricing, demand forecasting, operations, or financial modeling. - Proficiency in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels, XGBoost/LightGBM) and SQL. - Hands-on experience in building data pipelines (Airflow, DBT) and working with structured/unstructured data. - Exposure to geospatial analytics (GeoPandas, ArcGIS, QGIS), weather data, or location intelligence. - Understanding of A/B testing, causal inference, and statistical experiment design. - Familiarity with MLOps frameworks for versioning, monitoring, and automated retraining. - Excellent communication skills to translate analytical insights into business impact. Preferred Experience : - Prior work in construction, infrastructure, logistics, utilities, or disaster management sectors. - Experience integrating financial modeling with operations and pricing analytics. - Experience working with U.S. clients or in global delivery centers supporting analytics for large enterprises. - Understanding of supply chain, equipment utilization, and manpower productivity analytics. Why Join Ceres Environmental - Be part of a purpose-driven company that helps communities recover from natural disasters worldwide. - Work in a data-first culture where analytics directly influence pricing, operations, and profitability. - Collaborate with U.S. leadership on strategic bids and cost-optimization projects. - Enjoy the stability of a global enterprise with the agility of a startup-style GCC in India.
Job Title: Revenue Lead Location: Ceres India – Bangalore The Ceres Commitment Ceres Environmental Services is a national leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Since 1976, Ceres has been awarded over $3.2 billion in government-funded contracts by helping people when they need it most. 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 Ceres, we believe you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, 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 The Revenue Lead will build and manage the India-based Revenue function supporting global proposal development, pricing, bid management, opportunity identification, and pipeline analytics. This role partners closely with US Revenue leadership to drive proposal quality, turnaround speed, accuracy in pricing, and operational coordination across functions (ERD, Equipment, Finance, HR, Ops). • Fits within the Revenue/Proposals/Estimation function, reporting directly to US leadership. • Will manage and mentor a growing team of analysts in India. • Success in the first 12 months will be measured by improved proposal turnaround times, enhanced pricing accuracy, and seamless India–US integration. What You Will Do • Build and lead a high-performing Revenue/Proposal team in India supporting US Revenue leadership. • Drive workflow planning, resource allocation, quality control, and SLAs. • Institute SOPs, templates, checklists, and governance for all Revenue processes. • Develop strong India–US integration through proactive communication. • Lead daily tracking of bid opportunities across procurement sites. • Screen and qualify opportunities based on scope and capability. • Maintain a clean, structured opportunity pipeline in Salesforce. • Coordinate end-to-end proposal development ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely submissions. • Lead development of pricing sheets and cost models; maintain pricing database (Presto). • Coordinate with ERD, Finance, Ops, and Equipment for validations. • Serve as primary India liaison for US Revenue leadership. • Implement automation, templates, dashboards, and scalable governance. • Mentor junior analysts and enhance Revenue team capabilities. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree: MBA preferred. • 7–12 years of experience in proposals, bid management, or pricing. • Strong writing and document development skills. • Strong Excel and data interpretation capabilities. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with US disaster management or construction. • Knowledge of Salesforce. • Familiarity with GIS, equipment, and operational workflows. What to Expect As Revenue Lead, you will be at the center of Ceres’ global bid response capability. You’ll balance leadership and execution, building a strong India-based team while ensuring seamless collaboration with US stakeholders. Expect a fast-paced environment where accuracy, speed, and compliance are critical. Success will mean driving measurable improvements in proposal quality, pricing precision, and pipeline management, while fostering a culture of resilience, teamwork, and innovation. Why Join Ceres? At Ceres, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters. We offer: • A collaborative, mission-driven culture. • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. • The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.
Job Title: Revenue Lead Location: Ceres India Bangalore The Ceres Commitment Ceres Environmental Services is a national leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Since 1976, Ceres has been awarded over $3.2 billion in government-funded contracts by helping people when they need it most. 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 Ceres, we believe you're more than just an employee, you're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, 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 challengeswe rise to them. What We Are Looking For The Revenue Lead will build and manage the India-based Revenue function supporting global proposal development, pricing, bid management, opportunity identification, and pipeline analytics. This role partners closely with US Revenue leadership to drive proposal quality, turnaround speed, accuracy in pricing, and operational coordination across functions (ERD, Equipment, Finance, HR, Ops). Fits within the Revenue/Proposals/Estimation function, reporting directly to US leadership. Will manage and mentor a growing team of analysts in India. Success in the first 12 months will be measured by improved proposal turnaround times, enhanced pricing accuracy, and seamless IndiaUS integration. What You Will Do Build and lead a high-performing Revenue/Proposal team in India supporting US Revenue leadership. Drive workflow planning, resource allocation, quality control, and SLAs. Institute SOPs, templates, checklists, and governance for all Revenue processes. Develop strong IndiaUS integration through proactive communication. Lead daily tracking of bid opportunities across procurement sites. Screen and qualify opportunities based on scope and capability. Maintain a clean, structured opportunity pipeline in Salesforce. Coordinate end-to-end proposal development ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely submissions. Lead development of pricing sheets and cost models; maintain pricing database (Presto). Coordinate with ERD, Finance, Ops, and Equipment for validations. Serve as primary India liaison for US Revenue leadership. Implement automation, templates, dashboards, and scalable governance. Mentor junior analysts and enhance Revenue team capabilities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree: MBA preferred. 712 years of experience in proposals, bid management, or pricing. Strong writing and document development skills. Strong Excel and data interpretation capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with US disaster management or construction. Knowledge of Salesforce. Familiarity with GIS, equipment, and operational workflows. What to Expect As Revenue Lead, you will be at the center of Ceres global bid response capability. You'll balance leadership and execution, building a strong India-based team while ensuring seamless collaboration with US stakeholders. Expect a fast-paced environment where accuracy, speed, and compliance are critical. Success will mean driving measurable improvements in proposal quality, pricing precision, and pipeline management, while fostering a culture of resilience, teamwork, and innovation. Why Join Ceres At Ceres, you won't just have a job, you'll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters. We offer: A collaborative, mission-driven culture. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.
Job Title: GIS Lead Location: Ceres India Bangalore The Ceres Commitment Ceres Environmental Services is a national leader in crisis management, rapid response, and disaster recovery, committed to rebuilding stronger, safer communities. Since 1976, Ceres has been awarded over $3.2 billion in government-funded contracts by helping people when they need it most. 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 Ceres, we believe you're more than just an employee, you're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, 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 challengeswe rise to them. What We Are Looking For The GIS Lead will build and scale the India-based ERD & GIS capability supporting global disaster response, equipment management, GIS mapping, estimation data, and operational design. Fits within the ERD/GIS/Operations Support function, reporting directly to US leadership. Will manage and mentor a team of GIS/ERD specialists in India. Success in the first 12 months will be measured by improved GIS layer quality, faster turnaround on spatial data, and seamless integration with US operations. What You Will Do Build and lead a GIS/ERD specialist team. Establish SOPs, templates, standards, and quality frameworks. Mentor junior GIS analysts. Oversee creation of GIS layers, polygons, buffers, and layouts. Prepare operational maps for proposals and active operations. Manage version control and spatial data governance. Provide haul distance analysis, buffer analysis, and zoning assessments. Support Revenue, Equipment, and Ops teams in proposal activities. Validate estimation assumptions using GIS data. Build and maintain equipment databases with Ops & Equipment teams. Support telematics integration (Samsara, VisionLink, Qtanium). Conduct spatial analysis for operational decision making. Implement dashboards, automation, and GIS standards. Support Ops dashboards, Ceres 360, and geospatial integrations. Act as primary India liaison for US ERD/Ops leaders. Provide updates, ensure alignment, and maintain communication. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, Data Science, or similar. 510 years of GIS or spatial analysis experience. Strong proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, and spatial tools. Strong analytical and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience in disaster management, debris, or environmental services. Familiarity with telematics equipment platforms. Experience supporting proposals or operational planning. What to Expect As ERD/GIS Lead, you will be responsible for scaling Ceres India's geospatial and operational data capabilities. You'll balance leadership and technical execution, building a strong GIS team while ensuring seamless collaboration with US stakeholders. Expect a dynamic environment where precision, speed, and innovation are critical. Success will mean delivering high-quality GIS layers, enabling accurate estimation, and strengthening operational decision-making through data-driven insights. Why Join Ceres At Ceres, you won't just have a job, you'll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters. We offer: A collaborative, mission-driven culture. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The chance to make a lasting difference for communities across the U.S.