Abatement Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Professional Asbestos Lead Services (PALS) is seeking a high-level abatement PM in the Bay Area. This role offers the opportunity to own asbestos, lead, and mold abatement projects from bid through completion while working closely and being mentored by senior leadership. The ideal candidate is a self-directed, entrepreneurial PM with proven hazardous materials experience and connections in the Bay Area who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. With strong estimating skills, urgency, and client-facing confidence, you will shape the success of this critical regional division. While there is a satellite office in Concord, this role offers the freedom and flexibility to work from home or directly at project sites, giving you full ownership over how you structure your day.

Key Responsibilities

Manage abatement projects end-to-end with full safety compliance

Oversee hazardous materials management, waste removal, and manifests

Lead, mentor, and manage project teams and field staff

Prepare project documents, schedules, and negotiate change orders

Support estimating by reviewing plans and preparing labor, equipment, and materials estimates

Maintain a roster of 100-200 potential workers to meet staffing needs

Liaise effectively with unions and provide direction to superintendents

Report on project budgets, team strengths, and recommend training

Hard Skills

Proven experience managing asbestos, lead, and mold abatement projects

Strong estimating and bidding skills with a record of winning work independently

• Public works experience preferred (school projects primarily), but more importantly, experience running tight schedules with managing 10-20 on-site employees.

Experience with Plexus software is a plus.

Relevant certifications related to lead, asbestos, or mold would be beneficial

Soft Skills

Leadership and mentorship mindset

High accountability and urgency

Strong communicator with clients, vendors, teams, and unions

Ownership and entrepreneurial approach

Benefits

Remote flexibility

Competitive salary ($120k–$160k DOE) + ~15% bonus

80 hrs of PTO + holiday and sick pay

100% employer-paid health insurance (employee + dependents)

Annual $2,000 Kaiser debit card

5% 401(k) match

Company truck + gas card

Cell phone reimbursement

Dental and vision coverage (Mutual of Omaha)

About the Company

Northern California's top demolition and remediation specialist

Innovative, technically expert, and safety-focused

Empowers employees with ownership and autonomy

Entrepreneurial, growth-driven, and team-oriented culture

Strong leadership support and mentorship opportunities

High accountability with pride in delivering complex projects efficiently