Asbestos & Hazardous Materials Project Lead

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The EH&S department at Stanford University seeks an Asbestos Construction Project Specialist to oversee construction, renovation, and demolition safety programs, focusing on asbestos, lead, and PCB management. You will work within the Healthy Buildings Program to ensure compliant hazardous materials handling on campus projects.

Reporting to the Healthy Buildings Manager, you will survey, plan, and supervise hazardous materials work, coordinate with PMs, and support facilities operations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field.
• Three years progressively responsible experience in occupational safety and health, emergency response/management, environmental science, and/or allied/scientific field, OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform asbestos and lead building surveys, manage hazardous materials removal/abatement, inspections, and waste disposal.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to scope, develop, and implement plans for hazardous materials.
• Coordinate laboratory decommissioning, including hazard assessment and decontamination.
• Provide consultation to Facilities and other departments regarding asbestos-containing materials.
• Review vendor contracts and maintain project cost records.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field

CAC certification

CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor certification

Job description

The EH&S department at Stanford University seeks an Asbestos Construction Project Specialist to oversee construction, renovation, and demolition safety programs, focusing on asbestos, lead, and PCB management. You will work within the Healthy Buildings Program to ensure compliant hazardous materials handling on campus projects.

Reporting to the Healthy Buildings Manager, you will survey, plan, and supervise hazardous materials work, coordinate with PMs, and support facilities operations while