Asbestos & Environmental Services ManagerPosition SummaryThe Asbestos & Environmental Services Manager is a platform-level operational leadership role responsible for building, growing, and standardizing asbestos and environmental services across HighGround's portfolio of restoration brands.
This is not a traditional field operations or project management position. We are seeking a proven operational leader who has progressed from hands-on asbestos abatement into business leadership and has successfully managed the operational and financial performance of an asbestos or environmental remediation business.
The Asbestos & Environmental Services Manager will partner with Brand General Managers and executive leadership to build scalable operating systems, develop standardized SOPs, improve profitability through KPI-driven decision making, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the continued growth of asbestos and environmental services across multiple brands and markets.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership- Partner with Brand General Managers to improve operational performance across multiple brands.
- Drive revenue growth, gross margin improvement, and operational excellence within asbestos and environmental services.
- Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and operational scorecards to improve business performance.
- Own operational planning, budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy, and profitability initiatives.
- Analyze business performance and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and financial results.
- Support environmental service line expansion and acquisition integration across the HighGround platform.
Process Standardization- Develop and maintain the HighGround "Asbestos-in-a-Box" operating playbook.
- Create standardized SOPs, workflows, estimating standards, project management processes, quality assurance programs, and operational controls.
- Establish consistent estimating, pricing, scheduling, documentation, compliance, and project execution standards across all brands.
- Build KPI dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, DASH, and other business intelligence platforms.
- Identify best practices and implement scalable systems that improve operational consistency across multiple markets.
Environmental Services Leadership- Serve as the company's subject matter expert for asbestos abatement and environmental remediation operations.
- Support brands in growing asbestos abatement, asbestos testing, mold remediation, and related environmental services.
- Provide operational guidance on estimating, project execution, licensing requirements, regulatory compliance, and environmental best practices.
- Develop standardized operating procedures that can be implemented consistently across multiple locations.
Leadership & Talent Development- Coach and mentor Branch Managers, Operations Managers, and Environmental Services leaders.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Influence operational leaders across multiple brands without direct reporting authority.
- Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and safety.
Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure compliance with OSHA asbestos standards, EPA/NESHAP regulations, AHERA requirements, and state-specific asbestos licensing requirements.
- Develop compliance auditing processes and operational quality assurance programs.
- Monitor regulatory changes and implement standardized compliance practices across all brands.
- Reduce operational risk through documented procedures, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications- 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within asbestos abatement or environmental remediation operations.
- Demonstrated hands-on asbestos abatement experience prior to moving into leadership.
- Current or previously held EPA/NESHAP-recognized asbestos certifications (expired certifications acceptable if eligible for renewal), such as:
- AHERA Building Inspector
- Asbestos Supervisor
- Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor
- Project Monitor
- Management Planner
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA asbestos regulations, EPA/NESHAP requirements, and state asbestos licensing regulations.
- Demonstrated ownership of business KPIs, operational dashboards, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L performance.
- Experience leading multiple offices, business units, regions, or geographically dispersed operations.
- Proven success developing SOPs, operational playbooks, standardized workflows, and scalable business systems.
- Experience building and improving operational processes that increase profitability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence leaders across multiple organizations.
Preferred Qualifications- Restoration industry leadership experience.
- Multi-state environmental operations leadership.
- Xactimate estimating experience.
- Experience with Power BI, DASH, or similar business intelligence platforms.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or rapidly growing organizations.
Preferred Certifications- Asbestos Supervisor/Contractor License
- AHERA Building Inspector
- IICRC WRT
- IICRC ASD
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
BENEFITS- Choice of 4 medical plans with one at $0 payroll cost for the Employee
- FSA medical and dependent spending account
- HSA available with high deductible plan
- Vision and Dental Insurance (2 dental plans to choose from!)
- Company paid Long/Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Ancillary Benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
