Project Manager (HazMat)

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

119d

About The Position

The Department of Design & Construction, Safety & Site Division, seeks a Project Manager. Under the general direction of the Chief, the selected candidate will assist with managing the work product of consultants for technical accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, conducting, and overseeing field investigations to identify, evaluate and control hazardous materials (asbestos, lead and mold contamination), review abatement and remediation specifications and monitor remediation projects on assigned capital projects and emergency response incidents. Additionally, the Project Manager will review Health and Safety Plans (HASP), Work Place Safety Plan (WPSP) applications from abatement contractors prior to submission to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's (NYC DEP) Asbestos Report Tracking System (ARTS) unit; review design and construction drawings and historical data; review laboratory data and determine if analytical results exceed regulatory thresholds, review survey reports and abatement design specifications, and conduct pre-abatement meetings with contractors and consultants. The selected candidate will review regulatory filings for accuracy and completeness and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as DDC guidelines.

Requirements

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting construction projects with a total cost of at least $300,000.
• One year of experience as described above and a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, or related fields.
• One year of experience as described above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect.
• A combination of at least two years of experience as described above and the education as described to equal a total of five years of education and experience.
• Must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.

Nice To Haves

• Valid certificates: NYSDOL / NYCDEP Asbestos Inspector, NYSDOL Asbestos Project Monitor, NYSDOL Asbestos Project Designer, Mold Assessor, USEPA Lead Inspector/Risk Inspector/Assessor, OSHA Hazwoper & OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety.
• Previous work experience in the inspection and testing of Asbestos Containing Material, Lead-Based Paint, mold, and IAQ.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Good communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access).
• Comfortable driving in all five boroughs of NYC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the work product of consultants for technical accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct and oversee field investigations to identify, evaluate and control hazardous materials.
• Review abatement and remediation specifications and monitor remediation projects.
• Review Health and Safety Plans (HASP) and Work Place Safety Plan (WPSP) applications.
• Review design and construction drawings and historical data.
• Review laboratory data and determine if analytical results exceed regulatory thresholds.
• Review survey reports and abatement design specifications.
• Conduct pre-abatement meetings with contractors and consultants.
• Review regulatory filings for accuracy and completeness.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Open to qualified persons with a disability through the 55-a Program.

What This Job Offers

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