Environmental Abatement Operations Lead

Allied Restoration; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Restoration in Kent, WA is seeking an Abatement Manager to lead the environmental abatement projects from start to finish. You will direct field teams, ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, AHERA, and state regulations, and drive project profitability while delivering exceptional customer service.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in asbestos/lead/mold remediation, 3+ years of management, strong budgeting and estimating skills, and the ability to mentor technicians.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of asbestos, lead, mold, or environmental remediation experience.
• Minimum 3 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations.
• Experience managing multiple crews simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all abatement division operations.
• Schedule crews, equipment, and subcontractors to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to company quality standards.
• Conduct regular job site inspections and quality control reviews.
• Coordinate with Mitigation, Reconstruction, Contents, and Estimating departments.
• Respond to emergency losses as required.
• Review scopes of work prior to project startup.
• Develop work plans and sequencing for each project.
• Monitor project budgets, labor costs, and material usage.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions proactively.
• Communicate project status with customers, adjusters, consultants, and management.
• Ensure all required permits, notifications, and documentation are completed.
• Maintain OSHA, EPA, AHERA, and state licensing requirements.
• Ensure proper containment, engineering controls, and air monitoring procedures.
• Verify proper transportation and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Conduct safety audits and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and develop abatement technicians.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Coach employees on safety, productivity, and customer service.
• Lead daily production meetings.
• Maintain accountability for attendance, performance, and company standards.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Build strong relationships with customers, consultants, adjusters, property managers, and contractors.
• Maintain frequent communication throughout every project.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure customer satisfaction from project start through completion.
• Review project profitability and job costing.
• Manage labor budgets and material usage.
• Review estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with change orders and supplemental billing.
• Monitor equipment utilization and operating costs.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting for the division.
• Assist with site inspections and project scoping.
• Support estimating staff with technical expertise.
• Identify opportunities for additional services.
• Develop relationships with industrial hygienists, environmental consultants, municipalities, property managers, insurance professionals, and commercial clients.
• Participate in networking and marketing events to grow the abatement division.
• Maintain accurate job files.
• Ensure photographs, moisture readings, air monitoring reports, manifests, and project documentation are complete.
• Verify compliance documentation is maintained according to regulatory requirements.
• Review daily production reports.

Skills

Project management

Environmental regulations

Hazardous material handling

Crew leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Customer relationship management

Xactimate

Microsoft Office Suite

DASH or similar restoration software

Tools

Xactimate

DASH restoration software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Allied Restoration in Kent, WA is seeking an Abatement Manager to lead the environmental abatement projects from start to finish. You will direct field teams, ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, AHERA, and state regulations, and drive project profitability while delivering exceptional customer service.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in asbestos/lead/mold remediation, 3+ years of management, strong budgeting and estimating skills, and the ability to mentor technicians.