Director/Associate Director- Occupational Health & Safety & Industrial Hygiene Services

Braun Intertec Corporation • Houston, TX

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Own where you work. Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm of 1,000 employees with offices located in ten states. As a part of our exciting growth initiatives, we are continuing to build relationships in emerging markets and recruiting new talent. Our dedication to being the Employer of Choice is instrumental in achieving our goal of becoming the Consultant of Choice. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients. We want our employee-owners to be fully engaged — at home, at work, and in their communities. We provide our employees with a full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off (as well as volunteer time off), company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program. The ESOP is a benefit we are proud of and celebrate as it allows all employees to be owners within the company. This role is ideal for an experienced professional ready to take ownership of a growing service line. You’ll be charged with expanding our Occupational Health & Safety and Industrial Hygiene Services Group across Texas and the Southeast, shaping strategy, building a high-performing team, and driving innovation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Key Responsibilities A Director or Associate Director in our Occupational Health & Safety and Industrial Hygiene practice group is responsible for providing strategic direction, overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development efforts. You will contribute to the firm’s success by:

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health/Safety, Public Health, Safety, or related field. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) a plus.
• 15–20+ years of progressive experience in occupational health and safety and/or industrial hygiene consulting, including client-facing roles, strategic planning, and service development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building something new within a supportive, employee-owned firm.
• Demonstrated ability to launch or expand consulting services, including market analysis, service design, and strategy development.
• Deep understanding of applicable occupational health and safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Proven experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Passion for continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Ability to collaborate across regions and practices to address broad client needs.
• Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for business development, including client relationship management and service expansion.
• Exceptional skills in communication, strategic planning, prioritization, and critical thinking.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and direction to grow our occupational health and safety consulting practice.
• Driving and implementing strategy for the occupational health and safety practice group’s performance and growth at a national level.
• Leading recruitment and development of a high-performing team to support the expansion of the service line.
• Developing and implementing strategic business objectives that align with the company’s growth goals for the Occupational Health & Safety and Industrial Hygiene Services Group.
• Defining team structure, roles, and growth plans aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborating closely with other members of the firm, listening to the client’s needs, and developing solutions to meet their needs.
• Overseeing the delivery of consulting services, including risk assessments, compliance audits, training programs, and incident investigations.
• Working with the team to develop and implement innovative solutions to address complex occupational health and safety challenges.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Mentoring and coaching junior staff members, fostering their professional development and growth.
• Keeping up with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure the continued excellence of our services.
• Collaborating with other departments within the firm to leverage expertise and resources for optimal client outcomes.
• Participating in business development activities, including proposal writing, client presentations, and networking events.
• Tracking project performance, profitability, schedule, and ensuring the team has the right resources to complete client work.
• Establishing, building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and partners.
• Conducting internal and external business development activities for occupational health & safety services while partnering with other business units to cross-sell applicable Braun Intertec services to new and existing clients.
• Performing technical work and supporting project deliverables on a variety of occupational health & safety projects for industrial, public, and private sector clients.

Benefits

• full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off (as well as volunteer time off), company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees