Alaska HazMat Project Lead — AHERA & Compliance

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UMIAQ Environmental is seeking a Project Manager for Hazardous Building Materials (HBM) to lead assessment, abatement, and compliance services across Alaska. This role will oversee surveys, risk assessments, and demolition support, ensuring AHERA and regulatory standards are met.

The successful candidate will act as a technical expert, team leader, and client liaison, managing budgets, schedules, and staff while developing new opportunities in the hazardous materials service line across remote

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HBM and AHERA-related projects including hazardous materials surveys, inspections, risk assessments, abatement oversight, and demolition support.
• Develop, review, and approve technical reports, work plans, and regulatory documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Client liaison

Communication

Administrative oversight

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field

AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector certification

AHERA Project Designer certification

AHERA Management Planner certification

Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor/Inspector certification

HAZWOPER (40-hour) and refresher

Tools

GIS

Smartsheet

Job description

UMIAQ Environmental is seeking a Project Manager for Hazardous Building Materials (HBM) to lead assessment, abatement, and compliance services across Alaska. This role will oversee surveys, risk assessments, and demolition support, ensuring AHERA and regulatory standards are met.

The successful candidate will act as a technical expert, team leader, and client liaison, managing budgets, schedules, and staff while developing new opportunities in the hazardous materials service line across remote