Asbestos Abatement Supervisor

Rainbow Restoration of Columbia, Charleston, Hilton Head, Greenville, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Harrisonburg•Wade Hampton, SC

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About The Position

Peerless Environmental is hiring an Asbestos Abatement Supervisor to lead environmental remediation projects involving asbestos abatement, hazardous material removal, demolition, containment setup, and related services in residential, commercial, and industrial environments. The position combines operational and project leadership with field support when needed. The supervisor leads technicians and crews, manages customer relationships, coordinates schedules, oversees project profitability, maintains regulatory compliance, and ensures safe, high-quality work and positive customer experiences. The role involves overseeing projects across an assigned territory and serving as the primary customer contact throughout each project. The supervisor works with customers, subcontractors, consultants, industrial hygienists, vendors, and internal teams, and may travel statewide with overnight stays as required. Full-time work may include overtime, on-call rotations, and emergency response. Physical requirements include lifting or moving up to 100 pounds and standing, walking, climbing, bending, working at heights, and entering confined spaces such as crawlspaces and attics while wearing PPE and respirators. The hourly rate or salary depends on the cost of living in the assigned territory and the candidate’s experience, certifications, leadership background, and project management experience. Peerless Environmental describes its culture as supportive and growth-oriented, with a focus on safety, quality workmanship, leadership, accountability, and customer service.

Requirements

Strong asbestos abatement and environmental remediation experience.
Previous project management, operations management, or crew leadership experience.
Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Strong customer service and client relationship management abilities.
Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, crews, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong understanding of PPE use, respirator safety, containment systems, and hazardous material handling procedures.
Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, industrial remediation equipment, and demolition practices.
Comfort leading teams while remaining hands-on in the field when needed.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and leadership mentality.
Empathy, professionalism, and commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
Strong computer skills, including operational systems, spreadsheets, documentation, and reporting platforms.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to pass a drug test and extensive background screening, and to obtain required medical clearances for respirator use.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, work at elevated heights, and work in confined spaces such as crawlspaces and attics while wearing PPE and respirators.
Comfort working around demolition debris, hazardous materials, and varying environmental conditions.
Availability for full-time work, including overtime, on-call rotations, and statewide travel as business demands require.

Nice To Haves

State or federal asbestos certification or licensing.
Experience with estimating, project scheduling, customer management, and operational oversight.
First Aid and CPR certification.
Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.
Experience with mold remediation, demolition, or restoration services.
Experience managing industrial, commercial, or large-loss environmental projects.
Knowledge of environmental compliance documentation and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day asbestos abatement and environmental remediation operations throughout the assigned territory.
Lead and supervise asbestos abatement technicians and field crews, including training, mentorship, development, scheduling, and performance management.
Communicate professionally and responsively with customers and serve as their primary point of contact throughout project lifecycles.
Build and maintain customer relationships, client partnerships, subcontractor relationships, and referral networks.
Inspect job sites to identify asbestos-containing materials and assess project scope, safety concerns, and operational needs.
Develop remediation plans, project schedules, manpower plans, and operational timelines.
Prepare timely, accurate, and profitable project estimates and job scopes.
Write, review, and audit estimates, budgets, and project documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate containment setup, decontamination zones, negative air systems, demolition, hazardous material handling, and disposal operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and local regulations related to hazardous material handling and environmental remediation.
Monitor project progress, profitability, schedules, quality standards, and operational performance.
Conduct job site inspections to verify safety compliance, workmanship, cleanliness, and project accuracy.
Identify safety hazards and establish measures to protect occupants, technicians, and job sites.
Maintain project documentation, including daily logs, safety reports, compliance paperwork, disposal records, notes, and operational reports.
Coordinate with industrial hygienists, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams through project completion.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and developing environmental services team members.
Maintain company vehicles, tools, remediation equipment, and operational readiness.
Participate in industry training, certification renewals, and medical monitoring programs.
Support emergency response operations and related environmental remediation services when needed.
Travel throughout the state, including overnight stays when required.
Perform additional operational duties and leadership responsibilities as assigned.