Asbestos Abatement Coordinator

Confidential Posting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits provided

Job summary

Confidential Posting in the Los Angeles area is seeking full-time Asbestos Abatement Coordinators to oversee environmental asbestos and lead projects. The role requires preparing Phase 1 assessments, Phase 2 designs, and coordinating with facilities and project teams to meet regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates have CA-related certifications or a degree in engineering or related fields, and must reside within 20 miles of Los Angeles. Benefits are provided by this confidential employer.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time construction experience on environmental asbestos/lead projects.
• Two years of such experience plus CSST certification from California.
• CA Certified Asbestos Consultant certification.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; if no degree, years of experience compensate.

Responsibilities

• Maintains open communication with facilities departments and project teams to provide technical support on asbestos/lead issues.
• Prepares Phase 1 site assessments and Phase 2 abatement designs.
• Reviews environmental reports for accuracy and integrity.
• Surveys sites to determine best abatement methods for asbestos/lead materials.
• Prepares job estimates and reports detailing inspection findings and project impacts.
• Plans repair/removal/disposal of asbestos materials and encapsulation of lead-based paint.
• Monitors projects to ensure compliance with laws and safety regulations.
• Uses Maximo to plan and track job progress and labor charges.

Skills

Asbestos/lead experience

Construction coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Maximo

Job description

A confidential employer is seeking Asbestos Abatement Coordinators for full-time positions in the Los Angeles area.

Candidates must meet one of the required experience/certification pathways and possess the required certificates listed below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains open communication with central and regional facilities departments and project teams to provide technical support related to asbestos and lead issues..
• Prepares site assessments (Phase 1) and abatement designs (Phase 2) to address the impact of asbestos and lead-containing materials on construction projects..
• Reviews environmental consultants’ Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 project monitoring reports for accuracy..
• Surveys sites to recommend the best method to mitigate or abate asbestos and lead-containing building materials..
• Prepares job estimates for project assessment, design, and monitoring..
• Prepares reports describing inspection findings or results and project impacts determined through review of construction drawings..
• Plans the repair, removal, disposal, or encapsulation of asbestos-containing building materials and the abatement or in-place management of lead-based paint on structures and mechanical systems..
• Conducts environmental project monitoring during construction to ensure compliance with applicable laws, project specifications, safety regulations, and established work practices..
• Investigates accidents or incidents occurring on or near project sites during asbestos/lead-related projects..
• Performs asbestos bulk sampling and lead wipe or paint chip sampling to investigate asbestos releases or elevated lead exposure..
• Reviews condition assessment reports for asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM), addresses damaged or friable ACBM, and manages the processing of asbestos bulk sampling data and abatement records..
• Updates project tracking sheets for progress status..
• Uses Maximo to plan and track job progress and report actual labor charges..

Required Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following:

Option 1

• Five (5) years of full-time paid professional construction experience on projects involving environmental asbestos/lead assessment, sampling, design, monitoring, and abatement..

OR

Option 2

• Two (2) years of full-time paid professional construction experience on projects involving environmental asbestos/lead assessment, sampling, design, monitoring, and abatement; AND.
• Certification from the State of California as a Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST)..

OR

Option 3

• Certification from the State of California as a Certified Asbestos Consultant.

Required Certificates

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Certification.
• California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Lead Certification as:

Required Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field..
• Candidates without a degree must have additional years of experience to compensate for education on a year-for-year basis..

Location Requirement

• Candidate must reside within 20 miles of Los Angeles, California.

Employment

• Benefits provided.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.