Asbestos Abatement Coordinator

Struction Solutions, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Struction Solutions seeks an experienced Asbestos Abatement Coordinator to support LAUSD projects. The role focuses on asbestos and lead materials, environmental assessments, sampling, abatement design, monitoring, and reporting.

The candidate will work with central and regional facilities teams, prepare site assessments, review reports, and plan abatement strategies to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time construction experience with environmental asbestos and lead work.
• Or two years with CA Certified Site Surveillance Tech plus relevant work.
• Or CA Certified Asbestos Consultant certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with facilities teams to provide asbestos/lead support.
• Prepare Phase 1 site assessments and Phase 2 abatement designs.
• Review monitoring reports for accuracy.
• Plan abatement or in-place management of asbestos materials.
• Update project-tracking sheets and track progress using Maximo.

Skills

Asbestos expertise

Lead assessment

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Job description

Asbestos Abatement Coordinator

Company: Struction Solutions
Project: Los Angeles Unified School District
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract

Position Summary

Struction Solutions is seeking an experienced Asbestos Abatement Coordinator to support facilities projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District. This position provides technical support related to asbestos and lead-containing materials and performs environmental assessments, sampling, abatement design, project monitoring, and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication with central and regional Facilities departments, including Maintenance & Operations, Project Execution, and the Central Design Management Group, to provide technical support related to asbestos and lead issues.
• Prepare Phase 1 site assessments and Phase 2 abatement designs addressing the impact of asbestos- and lead-containing materials on construction projects.
• Review environmental consultants' Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 project-monitoring reports for accuracy.
• Survey project sites and recommend appropriate methods for mitigating and abating asbestos- and lead-containing building materials.
• Prepare job estimates for project assessment, design, and monitoring activities.
• Prepare reports describing inspection findings, results, and potential project impacts identified through the review of construction drawings.
• Plan the repair, removal, disposal, or encapsulation of asbestos-containing building materials.
• Plan the abatement or in-place management of lead-based paint on structures and mechanical systems.
• Conduct environmental project monitoring during construction to ensure compliance with applicable laws, project specifications, safety regulations, and established work practices.
• Investigate accidents or incidents occurring on or near school grounds during asbestos- or lead-related projects.
• Perform asbestos bulk sampling and lead wipe or paint-chip sampling to investigate potential asbestos releases or elevated lead exposure.
• Review condition-assessment reports involving asbestos-containing building materials.
• Address damaged or friable asbestos-containing building materials and manage the processing of asbestos bulk-sampling data and abatement records.
• Update project-tracking sheets to document progress and current status.
• Use Maximo to plan and track job progress and report actual labor charges.

Minimum Experience Requirements

Candidates must meet at least one of the following:

• Five years of full-time, paid professional construction experience on projects involving environmental asbestos and lead assessment, sampling, design, monitoring, and abatement; or
• Two years of full-time, paid professional construction experience on projects involving environmental asbestos and lead assessment, sampling, design, monitoring, and abatement, plus current certification from the State of California as a Certified Site Surveillance Technician; or
• Current certification from the State of California as a Certified Asbestos Consultant.

Required Certifications

• Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act asbestos course certificates in all of the following disciplines:
• Building Inspector
• Management Planner
• Contractor/Supervisor
• Project Designer
• Environmental Protection Agency Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting certification.
• California Department of Public Health Lead Inspector/Assessor/Project Monitor certification.

Education Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a related field; or
• Additional relevant professional experience that substitutes for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Compensation Notice

The listed pay range reflects Struction Solutions' good-faith estimate at the time this position is posted. Final compensation may vary based on the selected candidate's education, qualifications, relevant experience, technical knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job-related considerations.