Project Manager (HazMat)

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

73d

About The Position

The Department of Design & Construction, Safety & Site Division, seeks a Project Manager. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the work product of consultants for technical accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, conduct and oversee field investigations on capital construction projects to identify, evaluate and control hazardous materials (asbestos, lead and mold contamination), prepare abatement and remediation specifications and monitor environmental remediation projects on assigned capital projects and emergency response incidents. Additionally, the Project Manager will review Health and Safety Plans (HASP), Material Handling Plans (MHP), and Remedial Action Plans (RAP); review design and construction drawings and historical environmental data to identify work areas; review laboratory data and determine if analytical results exceed regulatory thresholds, review survey reports and remediation specifications, and conduct pre-abatement meetings with contractors and consultants. The selected candidate will also review regulatory filings for accuracy and completeness and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as DDC guidelines.

Requirements

• A valid Asbestos Handler Certificate or Supervisor Certificate issued by the New York State Department of Labor.
• A valid Asbestos Handler Certificate or Supervisor Certificate issued by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience performing asbestos abatement, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to this.
• By the time of appointment, a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of experience managing complex design and construction projects.
• Experience in schedule, risk, and cost management.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and perform tasks across multiple projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Manage the work product of consultants for technical accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct and oversee field investigations on capital construction projects to identify, evaluate and control hazardous materials.
• Prepare abatement and remediation specifications.
• Monitor environmental remediation projects on assigned capital projects and emergency response incidents.
• Review Health and Safety Plans (HASP), Material Handling Plans (MHP), and Remedial Action Plans (RAP).
• Review design and construction drawings and historical environmental data to identify work areas.
• Review laboratory data and determine if analytical results exceed regulatory thresholds.
• Review survey reports and remediation specifications.
• Conduct pre-abatement meetings with contractors and consultants.
• Review regulatory filings for accuracy and completeness and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees