Hazardous Building Materials Professional

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional license bonuses

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan, a leading engineering and environmental services firm, seeks a Hazardous Building Materials Professional for its New Haven, CT office. The role focuses on performing and leading surveys and abatement monitoring for asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, and related IAQ tasks.

The candidate will coordinate inspections, develop scopes, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with clients, laboratories, and project teams to grow a rapidly expanding practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associates degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Science.
• 5+ years in hazardous building materials survey and abatement/remediation monitoring (asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB, IAQ).
• Knowledge of CT/ Federal regulations (MA, NY, RI a plus) related to asbestos, lead, PCB.
• Licenses: CT DPH Asbestos Inspector/Project Monitor; CT DPH Lead Inspector; other state licenses are a plus.
• Ability to read specs, drawings, and survey reports.
• Experience with surveys and monitoring of asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs and other hazardous materials.
• Proposal writing, abatement estimates, reports, and specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license; flexibility for off-hours work.
• Ability to multi-task and work solo or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/execute hazardous/regulated building material inspections and abatement project monitoring.
• Coordinate/execute IAQ and PCB assessments.
• Develop scopes of work and proposals for inspections, monitoring, IAQ assignments.
• Attend client/construction meetings as needed.
• Work overtime or outside normal hours as needed.
• Coordinate with labs, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Prepare inspection/monitoring/IAQ reports.
• Train and mentor junior HBM staff.
• Report to HBM Practice Lead in New England.

Skills

Hazardous building materials

Asbestos

Lead-based paint

PCBs

IAQ consulting

Abatement monitoring

Proposal writing

Team mentoring

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.
Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News‑Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.
Job Summary
Langan has an immediate opening for a Hazardous Building Materials Professional with 5+ years of experience specializing in asbestos, lead‑based paint, PCB and indoor air quality consulting work to join its collaborative team New Haven, CT office. As the successful candidate, you will have an enthusiastic, can‑do attitude with experience in performing and leading hazardous building materials surveys and abatement monitoring, including but not limited to asbestos, lead, PCBs, universal wastes, and mold. Possession of a strong technical education, professional demeanor, and entrepreneurial mindset is essential. The ideal candidate will also have the desire to help first hand with building a rapidly growing practice group.
Job Responsibilities

• The primary responsibilities of the position will be:
• Coordinate/execute the completion of hazardous/regulated building material inspections and abatement project monitoring;
• Coordinate/execute IAQ and PCB assessments;
• Develop scopes of work and prepare proposals for inspections, monitoring, and IAQ assignments;
• Attend client/construction team meetings as needed;
• Work periodic overtime and/or outside of normal business hours as needed to complete the project;
• Coordinate with laboratories, subcontractors, project teams;
• Prepare inspection/monitoring/IAQ reports;
• Train and mentor junior HBM staff;
• Report directly to the HBM Practice Lead in New England.
• Secondary responsibilities may include:
• Develop new client relationships;
• Participate in business development activities and be part of building a rapidly growing practice group;
• Cross‑training in other Langan practice disciplines;
• Coordination with staff and management in other disciplines;
• Periodic travel to neighboring states (New England/NY) when necessary to support group workload.
• Langan’s baseline expectation is that you will work closely with senior management, and take advantage of the opportunities we provide to develop your professional skills, and grow your Langan career within the HBM field.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associates degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Science related field required;
• Minimum of 5 years of related hazardous building materials survey and abatement/remediation monitoring experience (asbestos, lead‑based paint, PCB and indoor air quality experience is essential);
• Thorough understanding of Connecticut and Federal (MA, NY and RI considered a plus) asbestos, lead, and PCB regulations/guidelines including: design protocols, survey requirements, abatement monitoring requirements and reporting;
• Required Licenses/Certifications:
• State of CT DPH Asbestos Inspector and Project Monitor
• State of CT DPH Licensed Lead Inspector
• Related licenses in other states (MA, NY, RI, etc) and additional CT licenses (Lead Risk Assessor, Asbestos Designer) are considered a plus
• Ability to read and understand project specifications, drawings and plans, hazardous materials survey reports;
• Experience performing surveys and project monitoring of environmental and building abatement projects relating to asbestos, lead based paint, PCBs and other hazardous building materials;
• Experience with proposal writing, abatement/remediation estimates, report writing, and specifications;
• Proficient using Microsoft Office;
• Reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing; flexibility and ability to work normal business hours as well as off hours;
• Ability to multi‑task with field and office work; and
• Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
  

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full‑time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.
Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!
Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.
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