Asbestos & Lead Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager serves as the campus expert for hazardous building materials and as the campus liaison with regulatory officials. Manages the campus Asbestos & Lead programs and determines strategies for achieving campus objectives for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the campus expert for hazardous building materials and as the campus liaison with regulatory officials.
• Tracks legal standards regarding asbestos and lead issues, assuring compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Manages the campus Asbestos & Lead programs and determines strategies for achieving campus objectives for compliance.
• Has authority to perform inspections and surveys for asbestos and lead containing materials in campus buildings and project sites, and determines appropriate control strategy.
• Conducts air sampling and clearance inspections to document compliance with applicable California OSHA standards and University policy.
• Prepares reports and other necessary records, including occupational monitoring records, for compliance and priorities regarding asbestos and lead.
• Prepares abatement specifications for both Minor and Major Capital Improvement Projects to address the unique aspects of each job and ensure the work is performed in compliance with codes and regulations governing asbestos and lead abatement work.
• Self performs Class III Asbestos work.
• Verifies contractor work practices comply with best practices and regulatory requirements established in the contract documents.
• Solves conflicts and responds to concerns regarding asbestos abatement work independent of design professionals or other project consultants.
• Acts as the assigned University representative on numerous projects concurrently which include: Deferred Maintenance Projects (over $35,000) Minor Capital Improvement Projects ($35,000 - $1,000,000) Major Capital Improvement Projects (over $1,000,000) New Construction Projects (tens of millions).
• Possesses in-depth understanding of University policies, California Building Code, Public Contract Code and the UC Facilities Manual, and administers associated requirements throughout all phases of assigned projects.
• When issues or changes arise on a project has the expertise and skill to navigate the regulatory process associated with compliance and obtain any required approvals.
• Independently communicates with client groups to build campus relationships and verifies the DCS department is meeting the service goals and expectations of the campus community.
• Regularly meets with clients and other campus departments to provide guidance and expertise on project concepts and scope development prior to the initiation of a formal project request.
• Serves as the primary client liaison for capital improvement and deferred maintenance projects and is responsible for coordinating with all campus departments.
• Works closely with the Finance and Resource Management office and with the UC Office of the President as needed.
• Uses advanced written and verbal interpersonal communication skills in daily work activities to ensure accuracy in representing the University.
• Possesses highly effective negotiation skills and highly developed political acumen.
• Directs the work of project support staff including Facilities Project Management Specialists 2s, Inspectors and other Project Managers.
• Balances involvement of campus staff with outside consultants based on resources and project requirements.
• Understands the impacts of the campus' long-term environmental planning documents and associated requirements and works closely with the Campus Planning & Design department to develop strategies for projects to meet the requirements established by the City of Goleta, Santa Barbara County, the California Coastal Commission and the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Develops project documents in conjunction with the project architect, engineer or other professional consultant to comply with environmental regulations imposed by the National Environmental Policy Act, Air Pollution Control District, Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Goleta Water District.
• Is responsible for coordinating with these agencies to obtain all approvals and permits.
• Ensures plans and specifications adhere to the requirements of the state building code for life safety standards especially as it pertains to highly complicated research programs and labs.
• Works closely with the Environmental Health & Safety department to address any potential life safety issues, to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and laws, and to obtain approvals by the Campus Fire Marshal and the Campus Building Official.
• Is responsible for evaluating the qualifications of design professionals and for selecting and hiring architects, engineers and other appropriately licensed professionals and consultants for a wide variety of projects.
• In coordination with the Contracts department oversees the development of contracts and associated requirements, and upon execution, evaluates contract performance.
• Responds to questions and interprets contract requirements.
• Oversees development of technical studies such as geotechnical reports, soils reports, land surveys, fault studies, structural analysis, and material testing and inspection programs.
• Develops the project schedule inclusive of all phases to determine critical activities and milestones that may impact project progress.
• Based on knowledge and experience identifies any potential schedule constraints in order to proactively develop solutions and avoid delays, and to avoid delays, and to avoid delays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in the area of program management of capital improvement projects involving asbestos and lead abatement.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of legal standards regarding hazardous building materials and compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including advanced understanding of industry practices, or deep expertise in a highly specialized and critical discipline.
• Advanced project management skills to effectively manage highly complex projects, or highly specialized and critical project components.
• Advanced analytical, organizational and problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including highly effective negotiation skills and highly developed political acumen.
• Advanced ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance with the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.