Asbestos/Building Sciences Project Manager

Job Description

Are you looking for a boost in your career in environmental health and safety and industrial hygiene? Are you eager to learn and grow your professional career with a top environmental, health, and safety consulting firm, then join our team today!

The Omaha, NE office is hiring an experienced Project Manager for our Building Environmental Sciences team. The ideal candidate is passionate about protecting public health and the environment and has the necessary certifications for conducting and managing hazardous building material surveys, including credentials for asbestos and lead-based paint. The Project Manager will supervise or monitor projects in progress for the team to ensure that work is executed on time and in budget based on the approved scope of work and within company policies, procedures and standards. You and your team will work together to prepare winning proposals for asbestos, lead and other hazardous building material surveys, as well as prepare and review reports documenting survey data and other projects for clients.

As a Project Manager, you will also have the opportunity to mentor junior staff, lead the daily operations of a growing team and work with department leadership to develop an operations plan and business development strategy for the group.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead safety efforts and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment, demonstrating safety practices and promoting pre-task planning.

• Responsible for preparation of proposals and cost estimates, reports documenting the findings of surveys and communicating findings and recommendations to client and leading or conducting project monitoring, asbestos/lead paint surveys, and assignments as appropriate.

• Assist with or lead business and client development activities and work with management team on preparation and execution of annual growth plan.

• Assist with oversight and management of key metrics related to revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability.

• Be aware of project-related risk and implement company risk policies.

• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Physical ability to carry equipment up to 35 pounds, climb ladders, get in and out of basement and attic crawl spaces, etc.

• Oversee operation and maintenance of instruments including testing instruments, sampling pumps, calibrators, microscopes, etc.

• Periodic out-of-area travel for projects including some extended stays.

• Ability to work at State and Governmental facilities.

• Ability to work at Schools and other educational facilities.

• Ability to wear a respirator.

• Ability to pass a background check for Federal and School Facilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Building Science or Environmental Science. Or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years' related experience. Minimum 4 years of experience directly managing staff and leading asbestos/lead paint projects.

• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certifications:

• Asbestos Building Inspector NE, IA
• Asbestos Management Planner

• NE

• Asbestos Project Designer

• NE

• NIOSH 582 PCM analysis certified

• Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor

• NE, IA

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.