Asbestos Abatement Supervisor

Neighborly Company and its affiliates; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

50% of Medical Insurance Costs Covered

Company-Paid Certifications &Continu

Career Growth & Advancement Opportunit

Leadership Development Opportunities

Overtime & Emergency Response Incentiv

Supportive Team-Oriented Environment

Job summary

Peerless Environmental seeks an experienced Asbestos Abatement Project Manager to oversee residential, commercial, and industrial remediation projects, lead technicians, manage customer relationships, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across assigned territories.

The role blends hands-on leadership with field involvement, demanding excellent project scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with subcontractors and regulators.

Qualifications

• Significant asbestos abatement and remediation experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asbestos abatement and remediation operations in assigned territory.
• Lead technicians and crews; mentor and schedule work.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure safety and compliance.
• Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate containment setup and disposal operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality workmanship.
• Travel statewide; support emergency response when needed.

Skills

Asbestos abatement

Project management

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Estimating & budgeting

Field operations

MS Office

Project management software

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Do you want variety in your job, where every day is different? Do you enjoy leading teams while still rolling up your sleeves to get things done? Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives and the community?

If you said yes to the above, then we may have a great opportunity for you at Peerless Environmental as an Asbestos Abatement Supervisor!

This is not your typical management role. At Peerless Environmental, you are helping customers create safer environments through professional environmental remediation services while leading teams through asbestos abatement and hazardous material projects in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

We are looking for a strong operational leader with extensive asbestos abatement experience who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys leading crews, building customer relationships, managing projects, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and professionally.

The ideal candidate is self-driven, organized, customer-focused, and motivated to make a quality difference within our territories while helping grow future leaders throughout the organization.

Peerless Environmental offers meaningful career opportunities, hands-on leadership opportunities, and advancement paths while working alongside experienced environmental professionals committed to safety, quality workmanship, and community impact.

The hourly rate/salary is based on cost of living within the assigned territory as well as previous experience, certifications, leadership background, and project management experience.

Competitive Perks

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 50% of Medical Insurance Costs Covered by Employer
• Company-Paid Certifications & Continuing Education Opportunities
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for Overtime & Emergency Response Incentives
• Supportive Team-Oriented Environment

Position Summary

The Asbestos Abatement Project Manager oversees residential, commercial, and industrial environmental remediation projects involving asbestos abatement, hazardous material removal, demolition, containment setup, and related environmental services.

This role is responsible for leading technicians and crews, managing customer relationships, coordinating job schedules, overseeing project profitability, maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring quality workmanship, and delivering exceptional customer experiences throughout all phases of remediation projects.

This is not a desk-only management role. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading projects while actively supporting crews in the field when needed and maintaining strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, consultants, industrial hygienists, and business partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day asbestos abatement and environmental remediation operations throughout assigned territory
• Lead and supervise asbestos abatement technicians and field crews including training, mentorship, development, scheduling, and performance management
• Create high levels of customer satisfaction through professional communication, responsiveness, and project execution
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, client partnerships, subcontractor relationships, and referral networks
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project lifecycles
• Inspect job sites to identify asbestos-containing materials and assess project scope, safety concerns, and operational needs
• Develop remediation plans, project schedules, manpower plans, and operational timelines
• Execute timely, accurate, and profitable project estimates and job scopes
• Write, review, and audit estimates, budgets, and project documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate containment setup, decontamination zones, negative air systems, demolition, hazardous material handling, and disposal operations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and local regulations related to hazardous material handling and environmental remediation
• Monitor project progress, job profitability, schedules, quality standards, and operational performance
• Conduct frequent job site inspections to ensure safety compliance, workmanship quality, cleanliness, and project accuracy
• Identify safety hazards and establish measures to ensure the safety of occupants, technicians, and job sites
• Maintain accurate project documentation including daily logs, safety reports, compliance paperwork, disposal records, notes, and operational reports
• Coordinate with industrial hygienists, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams throughout project completion
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and development of environmental services team members
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, remediation equipment, and operational readiness
• Participate in ongoing industry training, certification renewals, and medical monitoring programs
• Support emergency response operations and assist with related environmental remediation services when needed
• Travel throughout state with potential overnight stays when required
• Perform additional operational duties and leadership responsibilities as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Strong asbestos abatement and environmental remediation experience required
• Previous project management, operations management, or crew leadership experience required
• State or federal asbestos certification/licensing preferred
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and local environmental regulations required
• Experience with estimating, project scheduling, customer management, and operational oversight preferred
• Strong customer service and client relationship management abilities
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, crews, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong understanding of PPE usage, respirator safety, containment systems, and hazardous material handling procedures
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, industrial remediation equipment, and demolition practices
• Comfortable leading teams while remaining hands-on in the field when needed
• Positive attitude with strong work ethic and leadership mentality
• Empathy, professionalism, and commitment to safety and quality workmanship
• Strong computer skills including operational systems, spreadsheets, documentation, and reporting platforms
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a drug test, extensive background screening, and required medical clearances for respirator usage
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Comfortable standing, walking, climbing, bending, working at elevated heights, and working in confined spaces such as crawlspaces and attics while wearing PPE and respirators
• Comfortable working around demolition debris, hazardous materials, and varying environmental conditions
• Available for full-time work including overtime, on‑call rotations, and statewide travel as business demands require

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish)
• Experience with mold remediation, demolition, or restoration services
• Experience managing industrial, commercial, or large‑loss environmental projects
• Knowledge of environmental compliance documentation and reporting standards

Why Join Peerless Environmental?

At Peerless Environmental, we believe in investing in our employees and creating long-term career opportunities. We foster a supportive, growth-oriented culture where leadership, initiative, safety, craftsmanship, accountability, and customer service excellence are recognized and rewarded.

Every day presents a new challenge and an opportunity to help create safer environments for our customers and communities — and our team takes pride in making that happen.

Looking for a career working with the best? Join the Peerless Environmental team!

Peerless Environmental provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Peerless Environmental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. Peerless Environmental expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.