ERIC A. COLE
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Health and safety professional with a proven track record in managing environmental and construction projects. Identifies workplace hazards through rigorous field inspections, driving compliance with OSHA and EPA standards. Facilitates effective communication among contractors and stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution of safety concerns and enhancing overall project safety performance.
Overview
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1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
New Road Construction Management
Cherry Hill, NJ
04.2026 - Current
- Acted as on-site owner's representative for public-school construction projects, monitoring daily activities and contractor performance.
- Interfaced directly with contractor superintendents, subcontractors, testing agencies, and design professionals to resolve field issues.
- Conducted routine field observations to identify health, safety, quality, and environmental concerns, coordinating corrective actions.
- Reviewed construction activities and project documentation to confirm compliance with contract documents and applicable codes, ensuring project integrity and adherence.
- Documented daily site activities, project progress, deficiencies, and corrective actions in detailed reports to provide clear insights for project stakeholders.
- Coordinated project meetings and field activities to foster effective communication and collaboration among contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Supported pre-construction activities by reviewing project requirements and identifying logistical and safety concerns.
- Maintained organized project records to ensure compliance with contract administration and quality assurance.
Industrial Hygiene Assistant Project Manager
TTI Environmental, Inc.
Moorestown, NJ
11.2023 - 04.2026
- Performed on-site asbestos air monitoring for New Jersey Subchapter 8 and non-friable asbestos abatement projects, overseeing union and non-union contractors and documenting compliance with project requirements.
- Monitored contractor activities during hazardous-material abatement projects, communicating field observations and deficiencies to project stakeholders to ensure compliance and maintain safety standards.
- Managed project scheduling, field logistics, and personnel coordination to facilitate effective contractor communication and enhance safety in project execution.
- Trained and mentored field personnel on inspection procedures, safety protocols, PPE, field documentation, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared comprehensive environmental and industrial hygiene reports detailing sampling activities, observations, analytical results, and actionable recommendations to support regulatory compliance.
- Prepared proposals, scopes of work, and project documentation for environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and remediation projects.
- Applied working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NJDCA, NJDOH, and asbestos regulations during field inspections and project execution.
- Applied OSHA-related safety practices involving confined-space entry, lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, and hazardous-material exposure controls.
- Communicated technical findings and safety concerns to clients, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.
- Maintained accurate field records, chain-of-custody documentation, inspection records, and project files to support regulatory compliance and defensible reporting.
Industrial Hygiene Field Technician
TTI Environmental, Inc.
Moorestown, NJ
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Conducted environmental and industrial hygiene inspections and sampling for public- and private-sector clients, identifying potential occupational and environmental hazards.
- Collected and documented environmental samples for asbestos, lead, silica, mold, mercury, and PCBs in accordance with applicable regulatory and project requirements.
- Performed on-site asbestos air monitoring for New Jersey Subchapter 8 and non-friable asbestos abatement projects, overseeing union and non-union contractors.
- Monitored contractor activities during hazardous-material abatement projects, documenting field observations and deficiencies while communicating corrective measures to project stakeholders.
- Trained and mentored field personnel on inspection procedures, safety protocols, PPE, and regulatory requirements, enhancing team competency and compliance.
- Applied working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NJDCA, NJDOH, and asbestos regulations during field inspections and project execution.
- Applied OSHA-related safety practices involving confined-space entry, lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, and hazardous-material exposure controls.
- Maintained accurate field records, chain-of-custody documentation, and inspection records to ensure regulatory compliance and support defensible reporting.
Field Technician
B&B Environmental, Inc.
Southampton, NJ
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted in residential heating-oil tank removal, excavation, and environmental remediation to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated hand and power tools, adhering to site safety procedures and PPE requirements to maintain safe working conditions.
- Supported installation of groundwater monitoring wells and related field activities.
- Worked in active field environments, monitoring changing site conditions, equipment hazards, and environmental exposures to mitigate risks.
Education
B.A. - Environmental & Sustainability Studies
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
Glassboro, NJ01-2021
Skills
- Project coordination
- Construction documentation
- Environmental testing
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Field reporting
- Attention to detail
- Client communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Safety management
Certification
- EPA AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector & Management Planner
- EPA Asbestos Project Designer
- New Jersey Asbestos Safety Technician — AST No. 01427
- New Jersey Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor — ID No. 038404
- Sealed Source XRF — Radiation Safety Training
- NIOSH 582 Equivalent — Asbestos Fiber Analysis by PCM
Regulatory And Safety Knowledge
- OSHA workplace safety requirements
- EPA environmental regulations
- NJDCA requirements
- NJDOH requirements
- NJ asbestos regulations
- AHERA requirements
- PPE and exposure-control practices
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Confined-space safety
- Hazard identification and field inspections
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
New Road Construction Management
04.2026 - Current
Industrial Hygiene Assistant Project Manager
TTI Environmental, Inc.
11.2023 - 04.2026
Industrial Hygiene Field Technician
TTI Environmental, Inc.
07.2021 - 11.2023
Field Technician
B&B Environmental, Inc.
01.2021 - 06.2021
B.A. - Environmental & Sustainability Studies
ROWAN UNIVERSITY