Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Project Manager - Environmental Scientist with experience in hazardous building materials consulting 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.
- Prepare technical reports documenting survey findings, laboratory results, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- 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.
QualificationsRequired 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 InformationSalary 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
