Senior Project Manager - Abatement

Senior Project Manager - Abatement

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale environmental abatement and selective demolition projects within industrial and commercial settings. This role is full time, reports directly to the Executive Vice President, and is responsible for overall project delivery, financial performance, client relationships, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex asbestos, lead, mold, and demolition projects and can operate independently on high-risk, high-visibility work.

Who is Winter Environmental?

Winter Environmental is a self-performing environmental contractor. We handle asbestos, lead, and mold abatement, decontamination, decommissioning, remediation, and vapor intrusion mitigation systems (VIMS), along with selective interior demolition in support of our abatement work. We serve owners, general contractors, and consultants across industrial, government, healthcare, education, commercial, power, and other markets. Winter Environmental was formed in 1987 as the environmental arm of The Winter Construction Company, founded in 1962 by A.R. "Roper" Winter. Since 2023, we've been part of DiGeronimo Companies, a family of construction, environmental, and development firms.

What will you do?

• Lead large-scale abatement and selective demolition projects from pre-construction planning through closeout
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management
• Oversee industrial and commercial asbestos, lead-based paint, mold remediation, and selective demolition projects
• Coordinate project execution in occupied buildings, industrial facilities, healthcare, education, and commercial environments
• Ensure effective subcontractor management, including abatement crews, demolition contractors, consultants, and laboratories
• Anticipate and manage project risks related to safety, schedule, regulatory compliance, and cost
• Serve as the primary client point of contact and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Own project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, change orders, and margin management
• Review, negotiate, and manage scopes of work, contracts, and amendments
• Identify opportunities for additional services, change work, and repeat business
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, and technical input for new pursuits
• Lead, mentor, and support project managers, supervisors, and field leadership
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management of project staff
• Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety, and quality execution
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to abatement and demolition activities
• Apply working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state-specific asbestos, lead, and mold regulations
• Ensure compliance with NESHAP, AHERA, and applicable state and local requirements
• Champion health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSQE) standards across all projects
• Review and approve work plans, abatement designs, air monitoring plans, and closeout documentation
• Prepare executive-level project updates and client communications
• Identify and implement process improvements, standardization, and best practices
• Support adoption of new tools, technologies, and delivery methods to improve project outcomes
• Contribute to operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives within the abatement group

Do you have what it takes?

• 10+ years of experience managing environmental abatement and selective demolition projects
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale industrial and commercial asbestos, lead, and mold remediation projects
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects
• Strong understanding of abatement means and methods, sequencing, and field execution
• Advanced financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and change management
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Asbestos Supervisor or other relevant state certifications
• Ability to travel to project sites as required

Where will your work be?

• Hybrid role combining office, remote, and onsite field work
• Regular travel to active industrial and commercial abatement and demolition sites
• Work environments may include occupied facilities and active construction or demolition settings

Why work for Winter Environmental?

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Opportunities
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement

Winter Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.