Asbestos Supervisor/Superintendent

Company: Essel
Location: Concord
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Asbestos Abatement Lead / Supervisor Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Asbestos Abatement Lead to join our team. The Asbestos Abatement Lead will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating asbestos removal projects in compliance with regulatory standards and company protocols. Primarily responsible for implementing environmental remediation projects. This position requires strong work planning, sequencing and staff management skills to execute field construction projects within scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet contract requirements. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Develop comprehensive project plans for asbestos abatement projects, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates. Oversees projects at multiple sites with little to no direct supervision. Projects consist of multidiscipline tasks with integral scheduling components. Develop effective asbestos abatement strategies tailored to each project, considering factors such as the type and condition of ACMs, site conditions, and environmental concerns. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and state/local asbestos regulations. Lead and supervise a team of asbestos abatement technicians, providing guidance, training, and support as needed. Maintain detailed project documentation, including asbestos surveys, work plans, daily progress reports, and waste manifests. Directs field personnel, equipment operators, laborers and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delay and keep project progress on track. Complete required field documentation daily and accurately. Ability to understand and recognize contract requirements; and identify potential changed conditions or out of scope items. Assist in preparation of cost estimates with appropriate back-up. Procures materials and negotiates with vendors/subcontractors. Attends site walks, solicits subcontractor quotes, prepares estimates, and assist in submitting proposals. Computer skills including Microsoft office suite Ability to recognize and initiate efficiency improvements. Works directly with senior management to establish long and short term goals. Assist in projecting cost to complete and preparation of change order documentation when needed. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: 5 years of experience leading environmental cleanup, soil remediation, demo/decon or habitat restoration projects Demonstrated experience with multi-disciplinary staff executing construction projects Asbestos Ceritifed Abatement Training Required / Certification as an Asbestos Supervisor in accordance with federal and state regulations. Thorough understanding of asbestos abatement techniques, equipment, and safety procedures. Preferred Qualifications: 40-Hour HAZWOPER training and currently 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher USACE/Department of Defense (DoD) contract experience USACE QC Training OSHA 30 hour Training Benefits Offers its employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive healthcare, a 401k, life and disability insurance, and commuter benefits.

Keywords: Essel, Milpitas , Asbestos Supervisor/Superintendent, Construction , Concord, California