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About Atlas
Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.
Job Description
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional to support a variety of industrial hygiene and hazardous materials projects throughout Massachusetts and the New England region. Working under the guidance of experienced staff, the successful candidate will perform asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold surveys, conduct remediation monitoring, and assist with exposure monitoring and specialized industrial hygiene assessments. Responsibilities include collecting field data, preparing technical documentation and reports, utilizing specialized equipment, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in both office and field environments, including climbing ladders, wearing personal protective equipment, and traveling to project sites. Atlas provides training and professional development opportunities for individuals seeking to build a rewarding career in environmental consulting and industrial hygiene.
Core Responsibilities
- Under supervision, conduct asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and/or other hazardous materials surveys.
- Provide asbestos and lead-based paint oversight during abatement activities.
- Collect detailed field notes and photographs of site conditions and findings.
- Prepare chain-of-custody documents for analytical testing and record survey data on approved forms completely and legibly.
- Compose detailed sample location maps.
- Compile and organize data for reports.
- Present data and recommendations to upper-level staff.
- Prepare reports or portions of reports detailing survey and project information.
- After training, use standard and specialized equipment, including:
- Hand tools for collection of building material samples
- High-volume and low-volume pumps
- Rotometer
- XRF analyzer
- Moisture meter
- Mold pump
- Infrared camera
- IAQ meter
- Other related equipment
- After training, calibrate instruments, operate equipment in the field, download data, and clean and maintain equipment.
- Implement Atlas health and safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain approval to drive company or rental vehicles, including a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Travel locally and regionally to project sites as required.
- Work night shifts and weekends as needed, up to 50% of the time.
You’ll thrive here if you have
- High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Project Management, Construction, or a related field.
- MUST HAVE- Massachusetts Asbestos Project Monitor and/or Asbestos Inspector license.
- 2–3 years of experience as an Industrial Hygiene Technician.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet qualifications for Drug and Alcohol Testing.
- Ability to wear a respirator, safety harness, and other required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability and willingness to conduct asbestos, lead, and mold remediation monitoring projects, asbestos/lead/mold surveys, exposure monitoring, and specialized industrial hygiene projects.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local asbestos and lead regulations preferred.
- Strong technical and report-writing skills preferred.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel locally throughout Massachusetts up to 100% of the time.
- Ability to travel regionally throughout New England up to 20% of the time.
- Reliable transportation required.
What you can expect from us
The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.
Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.
About the Job
- Career Level: Associate
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $23.00 - $30.00 hourly rate
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
EEO Statement
Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.
Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!
#LI-KS2
#IND03
About Atlas
Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.
Job Description
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional to support a variety of industrial hygiene and hazardous materials projects throughout Massachusetts and the New England region. Working under the guidance of experienced staff, the successful candidate will perform asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold surveys, conduct remediation monitoring, and assist with exposure monitoring and specialized industrial hygiene assessments. Responsibilities include collecting field data, preparing technical documentation and reports, utilizing specialized equipment, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in both office and field environments, including climbing ladders, wearing personal protective equipment, and traveling to project sites. Atlas provides training and professional development opportunities for individuals seeking to build a rewarding career in environmental consulting and industrial hygiene.
Core Responsibilities
- Under supervision, conduct asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and/or other hazardous materials surveys.
- Provide asbestos and lead-based paint oversight during abatement activities.
- Collect detailed field notes and photographs of site conditions and findings.
- Prepare chain-of-custody documents for analytical testing and record survey data on approved forms completely and legibly.
- Compose detailed sample location maps.
- Compile and organize data for reports.
- Present data and recommendations to upper-level staff.
- Prepare reports or portions of reports detailing survey and project information.
- After training, use standard and specialized equipment, including:
- Hand tools for collection of building material samples
- High-volume and low-volume pumps
- Rotometer
- XRF analyzer
- Moisture meter
- Mold pump
- Infrared camera
- IAQ meter
- Other related equipment
- After training, calibrate instruments, operate equipment in the field, download data, and clean and maintain equipment.
- Implement Atlas health and safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain approval to drive company or rental vehicles, including a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Travel locally and regionally to project sites as required.
- Work night shifts and weekends as needed, up to 50% of the time.
You’ll thrive here if you have
- High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Health, Project Management, Construction, or a related field.
- MUST HAVE- Massachusetts Asbestos Project Monitor and/or Asbestos Inspector license.
- 2–3 years of experience as an Industrial Hygiene Technician.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet qualifications for Drug and Alcohol Testing.
- Ability to wear a respirator, safety harness, and other required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability and willingness to conduct asbestos, lead, and mold remediation monitoring projects, asbestos/lead/mold surveys, exposure monitoring, and specialized industrial hygiene projects.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local asbestos and lead regulations preferred.
- Strong technical and report-writing skills preferred.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel locally throughout Massachusetts up to 100% of the time.
- Ability to travel regionally throughout New England up to 20% of the time.
- Reliable transportation required.
What you can expect from us
The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.
Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.
About the Job
- Career Level: Associate
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $23.00 - $30.00 hourly rate
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
EEO Statement
Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.
Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!
#LI-KS2
#IND03
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project inspector jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree in construction technology or a related field
- Two or more years of field inspection or construction experience
- Proficiency reading construction plans, blueprints, and specifications
- Valid driver's license and ability to work on active job sites
- ICC, NICET, or other role-relevant certification depending on inspection type
- Experience with inspection documentation software and daily report writing
Tips for Your Project Inspector Job Search
List your certifications by scope
Employers scan resumes for specific credentials, so place your ICC, NICET, or AWS certifications near the top with their full names and issue dates. Generic phrases like 'certified inspector' get overlooked when a hiring manager is filtering for a specific designation.
Tailor your resume to the project type
A resume built around roadway inspection reads differently than one for vertical construction or utility work. Align your project examples to the type of work in each listing, using the same terminology the job posting uses so your experience maps directly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies that use force-account inspectors
Many state DOTs and municipal public works departments hire inspectors directly rather than through contractors. Search for civil service postings alongside private listings, since these roles often have different title conventions and may not use the words 'project inspector' in the posting.
Prepare field scenario answers for interviews
Interviewers for inspection roles almost always ask how you have handled a contractor dispute, a failed material test, or a safety stop-work situation. Prepare two or three specific examples where you documented a deficiency, escalated appropriately, and tracked resolution to closeout.
Negotiate based on project complexity
Inspection roles vary enormously in scope from routine compliance checks to complex multi-phase capital projects. When discussing offers, frame your rate expectations around the technical complexity and documentation burden of the specific project, not just your years of experience.
Project Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project inspectors?
NorthStar Environmental Testing, State of Indiana, and Procon Consulting are hiring the most project inspectors right now, with openings concentrated in Indiana, Texas, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Construction management firms, infrastructure contractors, and public agencies typically account for the largest share of open roles.
How many project inspector jobs are remote?
About 0% of project inspector openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most inspection work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include documentation review, plan checking, and compliance reporting roles that do not require daily field presence.
How do you become a project inspector?
Start by building field experience in construction, utilities, or a related trade, then earn a role-relevant certification such as an ICC building inspector credential or a NICET designation in your specialty. Most employers also expect you to demonstrate proficiency reading plans and specifications and to show a history of accurate field documentation before moving into a formal inspection title.
Can you get hired as a project inspector with little experience?
Yes, some entry-level inspection assistant and inspector trainee roles are open to candidates with a construction technology degree or a related trade background, even without direct inspection experience. Earning a foundational credential before applying, and highlighting any experience with documentation, measurements, or quality checks in a previous role, strengthens your candidacy significantly.
What does the project inspector interview process look like?
Most project inspector interviews include a phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a field supervisor or project manager who will ask you to walk through how you document deficiencies, handle contractor disputes, and interpret plan details. Some employers add a practical component where you review a set of drawings or specifications and identify compliance issues before making a final offer.
Where can I find and apply to project inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to project inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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