Asbestos Abatement Coordinator

Duties:

• Maintains open communication with central and regional existing departments in Facilities (Maintenance & Operations, Project Execution, and Central Design Management Group) to provide technical support related to asbestos and lead issues
• Prepares site assessment (Phase 1), abatement design (Phase 2) to address the impact of asbestos and lead-containing materials on construction projects
• Reviews environmental consultant’s Phase 1, 2, and 3 (project monitoring) reports for accuracy
• Surveys sites to recommend the best method to mitigate the abatement of asbestos and lead containing building materials
• Prepares job estimates for project assessment, design and monitoring
• Prepares reports describing inspection findings or results and impact to projects determined by review of construction drawings
• Plans the repair, removal, disposal or encapsulation of asbestos-containing building materials, and abatement or in-place management of lead-based paint on structures and mechanical systems
• Conducts environmental project monitoring during construction to ensure compliance with applicable laws, project specifications, safety regulations and established work practices
• Investigates accidents or incidents that occur on or near the school grounds during the asbestos/lead related projects
• Performs asbestos bulk sampling and lead wipe or paint chip sampling to investigate asbestos release or elevated lead exposure to children
• Reviews condition assessment reports of asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM), address damaged/friable ACBM and manage the processing of asbestos bulk sampling data and abatement records
• Update projects’ tracking sheets for progress status
• Use Maximo to plan and track job progress and report actual labor charges

Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:

• 2 years full time paid professional construction experience on projects involving environmental
  (asbestos/lead) assessment, sampling, design, monitoring, and abatement PLUS a Certification
  from the State of CA as Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST)

OR

• Five (5) years full time paid professional construction experience on projects involving
  environmental (asbestos/lead) assessment, sampling, design, monitoring and abatement

OR

• Certification from the State of CA as Certified Asbestos Consultant.

Required Certificates:

• Possession of Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), asbestos course certificates (Building Inspector, Management Planner, Contractor/Supervisor and Project Designer)
• Possession of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Certification
• Possession of CA Department of Health (CDPH) Lead certification (Inspector/Assessor/Project Monitor)

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or any related field

OR

• Candidates without a degree must have additional years of experience to compensate for education on a year for year basis

Yang Management, Inc., a full service Construction and Project Management firm, is currently seeking various positions for projects in Southern California. Ideal applicants will have advanced knowledge and experience within the construction industry and past success on both vertical and transit projects.