NYC Licensed Asbestos Investigator

CodeGreen Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CodeGreen Solutions, a premier environmental consulting firm in NYC, seeks a Licensed Asbestos Investigator to support ACM surveys across commercial and residential buildings in New York City and surrounding regions. The role emphasizes field investigations, documentation, and regulatory reporting.

You will coordinate with clients and project teams, prepare findings, and ensure compliance with NYC ACP-5 requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of asbestos inspection/environmental consulting experience.
• Applicants must possess a current NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator Certification and NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector Certificate.
• Experience conducting asbestos building surveys and hazard assessments in New York City.
• Working knowledge of NYC asbestos regulations and inspection requirements.
• Experience identifying and sampling common asbestos-containing building materials.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in occupied buildings and active construction environments.
• Experience with pre-renovation and pre-demolition asbestos surveys.
• Experience with NYC ACP-5 investigations and supporting documentation.
• Experience preparing asbestos survey reports, drawings, and sample location plans.
• Experience working in commercial office buildings, residential properties, institutional facilities, and construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform asbestos surveys and hazard assessments throughout New York City.
• Identify suspect asbestos-containing materials and collect representative bulk samples.
• Document sample locations, quantities, material conditions, homogeneous areas, and relevant field observations.
• Prepare field notes, photographs, sample logs, drawings, and other project documentation.
• Review architectural and construction drawings to determine survey scope and potentially impacted areas.
• Coordinate laboratory analysis of collected samples.
• Prepare clear and accurate asbestos survey findings and supporting documentation.
• Support NYC asbestos regulatory documentation and ACP-5 related work, as applicable.
• Communicate with clients, property managers, contractors, project managers, and internal project teams.
• Manage multiple field assignments and project deadlines.
• Maintain complete and organized project records.
• Follow company health and safety procedures during field investigations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Asbestos inspections experience

Regulatory knowledge NYC

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Field sampling

Education

Environmental Science or Engineering degree

NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator Certification

NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $90,000–$120,000

Are you ready to put your expertise to work as a NYC Licensed Asbestos Investigator, supporting environmental consulting projects throughout New York City and the surrounding region? If you’re passionate about making a real impact and advancing your career, we want to hear from you!

CodeGreen, a Pinchin company, makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, sustainability, special inspections, and fire & life safety. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At CodeGreen, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

CodeGreen is seeking a Licensed Asbestos Investigator to join our Environmental Consulting / Asbestos Services team in our New York office.

Overview

At CodeGreen, our Environmental team helps clients identify, manage, and mitigate environmental risks through expert consulting and technical solutions. Our work spans indoor environmental quality sampling and testing, environmental due diligence, remediation, hazardous materials, regulatory compliance, water resources, and environmental planning. By delivering practical, science-based guidance, we help clients make informed decisions, protect people and property, and support sustainable development. This role plays an important part in creating safer environments and stronger communities while advancing CodeGreen’s mission to make buildings and environments better.

CodeGreen is seeking a NYC Licensed Asbestos Investigator to support environmental consulting projects throughout New York City and the surrounding region. The successful candidate will conduct asbestos-containing material (ACM) surveys and hazard assessments across commercial, residential, institutional, and other building environments. This role includes field investigations, bulk material sampling, documenting existing conditions, coordinating with project teams and clients, and supporting asbestos reports and NYC regulatory filings. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in the field, knowledgeable of NYC asbestos regulatory requirements, and able to manage multiple projects while maintaining accurate and defensible documentation.

• Perform asbestos surveys and hazard assessments throughout New York City.


• Identify suspect asbestos-containing materials and collect representative bulk samples.


• Document sample locations, quantities, material conditions, homogeneous areas, and relevant field observations.


• Prepare field notes, photographs, sample logs, drawings, and other project documentation.


• Review architectural and construction drawings to determine survey scope and potentially impacted areas.


• Coordinate laboratory analysis of collected samples.


• Prepare clear and accurate asbestos survey findings and supporting documentation.


• Support NYC asbestos regulatory documentation and ACP-5 related work, as applicable.


• Communicate with clients, property managers, contractors, project managers, and internal project teams.


• Manage multiple field assignments and project deadlines.


• Maintain complete and organized project records.


• Follow company health and safety procedures during field investigations.


• Other duties as assigned

Disclaimer

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion the company.

What You'll Bring to CodeGreen

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.


• 5+ years of asbestos inspection/environmental consulting experience


• Applicants must possess a current NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator Certification and NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector Certificate.


• Experience conducting asbestos building surveys and hazard assessments in New York City.


• Working knowledge of NYC asbestos regulations and inspection requirements.


• Experience identifying and sampling common asbestos-containing building materials.


• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently in occupied buildings and active construction environments.


• Experience with pre-renovation and pre-demolition asbestos surveys.


• Experience with NYC ACP-5 investigations and supporting documentation.


• Experience preparing asbestos survey reports, drawings, and sample location plans.


• Experience working in commercial office buildings, residential properties, institutional facilities, and construction environments.


• Ability to perform building inspections requiring extended walking, stair climbing, and access to mechanical spaces, basements, rooftops, and other building areas.


• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required.


• Ability to safely use ladders and standard inspection and sampling equipment.


• Ability to travel between multiple project sites throughout the NYC metropolitan area.


• Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs and surrounding metropolitan area.


• Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to pass a company physical.

For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with HR for information on the application process.

Compensation and Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes CodeGreen different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets us apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

CodeGreen offers a competitive total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive Benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Health Savings Account, an employer funded Health Reimbursement Account, as well as a Dependent Care FSA ensuring flexible options. With a strong 401(k) plan and employer matching, we help you secure your financial future. Additionally, we back your professional growth by reimbursing association fees and providing ample resources for ongoing development—all to keep you leading in your field.

Additional Information

• Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.


• No agency phone calls please.


• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CodeGreen provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We make buildings and environments better.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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