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Asbestos Abatement Supervisor

Environmental Company
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2026

Retro Environmental, a well-established Selective Demolition and Environmental Remediation Company, is seeking to hire Full-Time certified Asbestos Supervisors.

Job Summary: The Asbestos Supervisor plays a critical role in overseeing and managing abatement and demolition projects. They are responsible for leading a team of workers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating project activities to achieve successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Project Planning and Coordination:
  • Collaborate with superintendents to understand project requirements, objectives, and timelines.
  • Develop project plans, including daily/weekly work tasks, resource allocation, and equipment needs.
  • Coordinate and supervise the execution of abatement and demolition activities, ensuring adherence to project plans and specifications.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective measures as needed.
  • Team Leadership and Management:
  • Supervise and provide guidance to a team of abatement and demolition workers.
  • Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide feedback and coaching to ensure high-quality work.
  • Train team members on proper abatement and demolition techniques, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
  • Foster a positive and productive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
  • Safety and Compliance:
  • Enforce and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
  • Conduct regular safety meetings, daily toolbox talks, and training sessions to address safety concerns and promote awareness.
  • Identify potential safety hazards and implement preventive measures to minimize risks.
  • Ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) by all team members.
  • Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure that all abatement and demolition work is performed in accordance with applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
  • Conduct inspections and quality checks to verify the quality and accuracy of work.
  • Secure and process any scrap metal, and properly segregate waste and assure proper classification.
  • Client Communication:
  • Communicate and collaborate with clients, superintendents, and management to address project-related issues and concerns.
  • Provide daily regular project updates and maintain good relationships with clients.
  • Address client inquiries and resolve any complaints or issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including records of work performed, daily logs, incident reports, and inspections.
  • Send daily jobsite and equipment photographs at the start and end of the workday.
  • Prepare daily/weekly project plans and submit them to the associate project manager.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
  • Must be willing to travel to project throughout the state.
  • Asbestos Supervisor certification and state license.

· Must be able to work 10-hour shifts, day and night shifts, weekends and overtime when necessary.

  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
  • Previous experience in abatement, demolition, or related construction fields.
  • Strong knowledge of abatement and demolition techniques, practices, and regulations.
  • Leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Solid understanding of safety regulations and the ability to enforce compliance.
  • Effective communication skills to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must pass physical fit for duty test, asbestos respirator fit test as well as be cleared to work around asbestos and other hazardous materials.
  • Must be able to lift 75lbs, climb ladders, and stand or walk for extended periods.
  • Capacity to wear protective suits and respirators for extended periods.
  • Specific vision requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • A drug and alcohol screen will be conducted.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) with Company Matching up to 3%
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Additional Bonus Opportunities
  • Per Diem is available for work at remote locations

· Ongoing training and career development offered

Retro Environmental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30

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