10+ years of experience in hazardous building materials project management.
Expertise in asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB, and microbiological investigations.
Strong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, especially SCAQMD Rule 1403.
Ability to interpret architectural drawings and identify hazardous materials.
Proficient technical writing and organizational skills for project documentation.
Excellent communication skills for client and regulatory interactions.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
Responsibilities
Conduct hazardous building materials surveys and assessments across various sectors.
Perform comprehensive investigations of hazardous materials and prepare technical reports.
Develop abatement specifications and project work plans.
Provide monitoring and oversight for abatement projects, including air quality checks.
Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies throughout projects.
Prepare detailed project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
Mentor junior staff and support business development initiatives.
Benefits
Flexible scheduling with a balance of office and fieldwork.
Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
Involvement in diverse projects in various sectors including public agencies, education, and healthcare.
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager - Environmental Scientist with experience in hazardous building materials consulting and a CAC certification to support a variety of assessment, abatement, and compliance projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing asbestos, lead-based paint, and other hazardous building materials projects while providing technical oversight, client support, and regulatory compliance expertise.
Responsibilities
Conduct and manage hazardous building materials surveys and assessments for commercial, industrial, institutional, and public-sector projects.
Perform asbestos, lead-based paint, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), microbiological, and other hazardous building material investigations.
Develop abatement specifications, work plans, operations and maintenance (O&M) plans, and project recommendations.
Provide abatement monitoring, oversight, air monitoring, and clearance sampling services.
Review architectural drawings and construction documents to identify building materials and project requirements.
Coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
Prepare project scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical proposals.
Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations.
Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff and field personnel.
Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of experience performing and managing hazardous building materials projects.
Experience conducting and overseeing asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB, microbiological, and hazardous building material surveys and abatement projects.
Strong understanding of applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Experience interpreting architectural drawings and identifying building components and suspect materials.
Familiarity with California air district regulations, including South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1403 and related requirements.
Strong technical writing, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related business software.
Flexible schedule and ability to perform both office and field assignments.
Education
Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent experience and professional certifications may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Required Certifications
California Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST).
Applicable California lead certifications.
Preferred Certifications
Lead Inspector
Lead Assessor
Lead Project Monitor
Lead Sampling Technician
Additional industrial hygiene, environmental, or hazardous materials certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with subsurface environmental investigations involving soil, soil vapor, and groundwater.
Experience managing environmental consulting projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
Prior consulting experience serving public agencies, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, commercial property owners, and industrial clients.
Strong client management, proposal preparation, and business development experience.
Additional Information
Salary range: $110,000-130,000/year, depending on experience
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Job Type: Full-Time; in-office, with possibility of one day remote/ hybrid schedule
