Environmental Project Manager (Certified Asbestos Consultant) Irvine

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training

Social activities

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager – Environmental Scientist in California with CAC certification to lead hazardous building materials assessments, abatement planning, and compliance projects.

The role involves coordinating with clients, labs, and regulators, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB, and related materials, with strong reporting and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in hazardous building materials projects and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage hazardous building materials surveys and assessments for various project types.
• Perform asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB, microbiological, and other hazardous material investigations.
• Prepare technical reports documenting survey findings, laboratory results and regulatory compliance.
• Develop abatement specifications, work plans, and O&M plans.
• Provide abatement monitoring, oversight, air monitoring, and clearance sampling.

Job description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

We are seeking a Project Manager – Environmental Scientist with experience in hazardous building materials consulting and a CAC certification to support a variety of assessment, abatement, and compliance projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing asbestos, lead-based paint, and other hazardous building materials projects while providing technical oversight, client support, and regulatory compliance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage hazardous building materials surveys and assessments for commercial, industrial, institutional, and public-sector projects.
• Perform asbestos, lead-based paint, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), microbiological, and other hazardous building material investigations.
• Prepare technical reports documenting survey findings, laboratory results, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Develop abatement specifications, work plans, operations and maintenance (O&M) plans, and project recommendations.
• Provide abatement monitoring, oversight, air monitoring, and clearance sampling services.
• Review architectural drawings and construction documents to identify building materials and project requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare project scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical proposals.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff and field personnel.
• Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience performing and managing hazardous building materials projects.
• Experience conducting and overseeing asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB, microbiological, and hazardous building material surveys and abatement projects.
• Strong understanding of applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Experience interpreting architectural drawings and identifying building components and suspect materials.
• Familiarity with California air district regulations, including South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1403 and related requirements.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related business software.
• Flexible schedule and ability to perform both office and field assignments.

Education

• Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience and professional certifications may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Required Certifications

• California Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST).
• Applicable California lead certifications.

Preferred Certifications

• Lead Inspector
• Lead Assessor
• Lead Project Monitor
• Additional industrial hygiene, environmental, or hazardous materials certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with subsurface environmental investigations involving soil, soil vapor, and groundwater.
• Experience managing environmental consulting projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prior consulting experience serving public agencies, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, commercial property owners, and industrial clients.
• Strong client management, proposal preparation, and business development experience.

Additional Information

Salary range: $110,000-130,000/year, depending on experience

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time; in-office, with possibility of one day remote/ hybrid schedule

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.