Environmental Project Manager

General Responsibilities:

Environmental Consulting Asbestos Project Manager
Terracon is seeking a qualified Project Manager to grow and expand our asbestos and industrial hygiene practice based out of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Successful candidate must possess Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) asbestos certification(s) with a minimum of five years of experience conducting asbestos / hazardous material inspections and oversight of remediation activities.
As a Project Manager with asbestos credentials, you will work closely with the Asbestos and Industrial Hygiene Group Manager to supervise our hazardous materials and industrial hygiene projects and ensure that work is performed timely and cost effectively while meeting our client's requirements as well as company policies, procedures, and standards. You and our Colorado Front Range team will work together to prepare winning proposals for asbestos, lead, and other hazardous materials and industrial hygiene inspections, prepare bid specifications, and coordinate abatement oversight. You will prepare and review reports documenting inspections and abatement projects for clients and will coach and mentor junior staff on quality data generation and reporting. You will have the opportunity to participate in leading the daily operations including staff training and development, performance conversations, safe utilization of equipment and facilities, quality of services and work products, timely delivery of services and reports, and overall quality and client experience. In addition, you will participate in business development activities with the office leadership team to identify, develop, and win new opportunities while building and maintaining existing client relationships.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure safety rules and guidelines are followed. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment, demonstrating safety practices, and promoting pre-task planning for all projects.
• Encourage strict adherence to safe work practices and enforce company and client safety policies across all projects. Responsible for maintaining compliance with safety standards and fostering a strong safety culture throughout project execution.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering professional growth through mentoring, training, and performance management.
• Prepare proposals for hazardous materials and industrial hygiene investigations for asbestos, lead-containing paint, and other regulated hazardous substances.
• Coordinate, organize, and secure the necessary resources to ensure successful completion of small to medium sized projects. Responsibilities often involve preparing calculations, designs, reports and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors.
• Partner with other departments or offices to secure specialized resources for the project.
• Based on project size, the Project Manager will lead and / or perform sampling and provide comprehensive results, analysis, and interpretation.
• Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project.
• Set priorities, assign and delegate tasks, and coordinate with project staff to meet project targets and milestones.
• Coordinate with Terracon subject matter experts to ensure appropriate oversight is in place and sufficient time allowed for reviews of all critical junctures.
• Direct the creation of project deliverables. Rapidly develop a thorough understanding of Terracon's processes for report preparation and its technical quality standards.
• Coordinate with accounting for financial management of business intelligence, invoicing and collections.
• Maintain awareness of project-related risks, understand potential issues that could arise, and implement measures to safeguard the company. Knowledgeable about organizational risk management policies.
• Examine contract documents and propose solutions for major challenges, while independently resolving minor issues.
• Work closely with Terracon managers to identify and pursue business opportunities with targeted new and existing clients.
• Assists in the preparation of request for proposal (RFP) documents for business development, ensuring timely submission, high-quality deliverables, and full compliance with RFP requirements.
• Contribute to achieving key group performance goals, including revenue growth, staff utilization, project billing and collections, and overall project profitability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a science or worker health and safety-related discipline such as Environmental Health, Chemistry, Industrial Safety or Industrial Hygiene.
• Minimum of five years hazardous materials/ industrial hygiene practice experience or equivalent.
• Current CDPHE certified asbestos credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients and team.
• Valid driver's license, and insurable driving record.

Preferred:

• Solid understanding of CDPHE, OSHA, EPA and local requirements related to asbestos, lead, and hazardous building materials.