OverviewUMIAQ Environmental is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager for Hazardous Building Materials (HBM) to lead and expand our building materials assessment, abatement, and compliance services across Alaska. This position will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects involving asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, mercury, and other regulated building materials, ensuring all work meets state, federal, and client-specific standards.
The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert, project manager, and team leader-responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, advancing operational excellence, and developing new opportunities within the hazardous materials service line.
ResponsibilitiesEssential functions will include:
- Lead and manage HBM and AHERA-related projects including hazardous materials surveys, inspections, risk assessments, abatement oversight, and demolition support.
- Serve as the primary AHERA-competent person for asbestos inspection, management planning, and project design activities.
- Develop, review, and approve technical reports, work plans, and regulatory documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
- Oversee certification compliance and provide technical mentorship to environmental field and project staff.
- Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery.
- Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, cost estimates, and scopes of work.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and resources for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Maintain strict adherence to AHERA, EPA, OSHA, ADEC, and local regulatory standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in hazardous building materials management, environmental consulting, or abatement oversight, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or senior project management role.
- Current certifications or licenses strongly preferred:
- Asbestos Building Inspector, Project Designer, and/or Management Planner
- AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector
- Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor or Inspector
- HAZWOPER (40-hour) and current refresher
- Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health regulations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and staff effectively.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel to remote Alaska locations for short-duration field work or project oversight.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Alaska Native Corporations, government agencies, or industrial facilities.
- Master's degree in Environmental or Occupational Health-related field.
- Familiarity with GIS, Smartsheet, and other project management systems.
Physical and Mental Demands:
- Operation of motor vehicles, ATVs/UTVs, and heavy equipment (aircraft, marine craft, etc.).
- Rapid mental and/or muscle coordination.
- Frequent walking, standing, twisting, and turning of the upper body, arms, and legs.
- Crawling, kneeling, stooping, and climbing.
- Visual and auditory requirements: safe distant vision, good near vision, and good hearing.
- Regular use of respirators (½ face and full face) and mandatory use of ANSI-approved safety footwear, safety glasses, and hard hats.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling:
- Continuously (over 75% of daily hours): up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally to Frequently (15%-50% of daily hours): 21-75 lbs. lifting/carrying; 21-100+ lbs. pushing/pulling.
Working Conditions:
- Flexibility to work in challenging and dynamic environments.
- Outdoor conditions, including excessive heat (>80°F) and extreme cold (
- Potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, solvents, chemicals, and constant noise.
- Slippery, uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, towers, and elevated work areas (4'-12' above ground).
- Confined or cramped spaces and remote worksites without immediate medical facilities.
- Long and/or irregular hours, including day and night shift rotations.
- Working alone or around hazardous machinery.
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