Hazardous Building Material Project Manager – UMIAQ Environmental

Overview

UMIAQ Environmental is seeking a highly motivated Hazardous Building Materials (HBM) Project Manager to lead and expand our building materials assessment, abatement, and compliance services across Alaska. This position will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects involving asbestos, lead‑based paint, PCBs, mercury, and other regulated building materials, ensuring all work meets state, federal, and client‑specific standards. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert, project manager, and team leader—responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, advancing operational excellence, and developing new opportunities within the hazardous materials service line.

Essential functions will include:

• Lead and manage HBM and AHERA‑related projects including hazardous materials surveys, inspections, risk assessments, abatement oversight, and demolition support.
• Serve as the primary AHERA‑competent person for asbestos inspection, management planning, and project design activities.
• Develop, review, and approve technical reports, work plans, and regulatory documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• Oversee certification compliance and provide technical mentorship to environmental field and project staff.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective project delivery.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, cost estimates, and scopes of work.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain strict adherence to AHERA, EPA, OSHA, ADEC, and local regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in hazardous building materials management, environmental consulting, or abatement oversight, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or senior project management role.
• Current certifications or licenses strongly preferred:
• Asbestos Building Inspector, Project Designer, and/or Management Planner
• AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector
• Lead‑Based Paint Risk Assessor or Inspector
• HAZWOPER (40‑hour) and current refresher
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and occupational health regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and staff effectively.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to remote Alaska locations for short‑duration field work or project oversight.

• Experience working with Alaska Native Corporations, government agencies, or industrial facilities.
• Master’s degree in Environmental or Occupational Health‑related field.
• Familiarity with GIS, Smartsheet, and other project management systems.

Operation of motor vehicles, ATVs/UTVs, and heavy equipment (aircraft, marine craft, etc.). Rapid mental and/or muscle coordination. Frequent walking, standing, twisting, and turning of the upper body, arms, and legs. Crawling, kneeling, stooping, and climbing. Visual and auditory requirements: safe distant vision, good near vision, and good hearing. Regular use of respirators (½ face and full face) and mandatory use of ANSI‑approved safety footwear, safety glasses, and hard hats.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling: continuously (over 75% of daily hours): up to 20 lbs. Occasionally to frequently (15%–50% of daily hours): 21–75 lbs. lifting/carrying; 21–100+ lbs. pushing/pulling.

Flexibility to work in challenging and dynamic environments. Outdoor conditions, including excessive heat (
80°F) and extreme cold (
0°F). Potential exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, solvents, chemicals, and constant noise. Slippery, uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, towers, and elevated work areas (4′–12′ above ground). Confined or cramped spaces and remote worksites without immediate medical facilities. Long and/or irregular hours, including day and night shift rotations. Working alone or around hazardous machinery.