Project Manager; Environmental Health

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Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.

We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

As a Project Manager for our Building Sciences/Environmental Health team, you’ll support projects that help clients identify, evaluate, and manage hazardous material and building science risks. In this role, you’ll contribute across the project lifecycle—from proposals and field execution to reporting and client communication—while helping deliver safe, high-quality work for projects in New Jersey and the Tri-State Area . The role is part of Atlas’ Building Sciences practice within Environmental Health.

Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage mold, asbestos, lead, indoor air quality (IAQ), industrial hygiene, and other Building Science projects in a variety of commercial, industrial, and institutional settings.
• Provide leadership, training, mentorship, and technical support to team members at all levels of the organization.
• Oversee junior staff, subcontractors, and multiple concurrent projects while ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors and Atlas team members regarding project status, schedules, and deliverables.
• Review and interpret project specifications, sampling methodologies, building plans, and construction documents.
• Develop project budgets, prepare technical proposals, and produce comprehensive reports while supporting quality assurance and quality control efforts.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within established budget parameters.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain environmental testing equipment, including air-sampling pumps, real-time monitoring instruments, moisture meters, infrared (IR) cameras, and calibrators.
• Adhere to all Atlas health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support project demands that may occasionally require off-hours, evening, or weekend work.
• Travel throughout the Tri-State region as required, with occasional out-of-region travel opportunities available based on project needs.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Bachelor's degree in a science- or business-related field preferred; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Project Manager within the Building Science, Industrial Hygiene, or environmental consulting industry.
• Experience supervising staff, direct reports, and project teams preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, industrial hygiene, and related environmental projects.

• Current certifications such as AHERA Building Inspector/Management Planner, New Jersey Asbestos Safety Technician, New Jersey Lead Inspector, and/or NIOSH 582 preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state asbestos and lead regulations, including AHERA, NESHAP, OSHA, and New Jersey asbestos…