Industrial Hygienist / (Senior) Project Manager

J.S. Held•Boston, MA

About The Position

J.S. Held is seeking a commercially driven and technically accomplished Industrial Hygienist / Project Manager to join its Industrial Hygiene & the Built Environment Service Line. This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial opportunity for an experienced consultant with deep expertise in industrial hygiene, occupational health, indoor environmental quality, and building sciences, along with the ability to develop client relationships, drive business growth, and lead complex projects. The role leads industrial hygiene and built environment consulting engagements from initiation through completion, delivering technical services while ensuring regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and project profitability. The position also develops client relationships, pursues new business, supports proposals and presentations, provides technical guidance, mentors staff, and collaborates across service lines. Travel throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the broader Mid-Atlantic region is required to support client engagements and business development. J.S. Held is a global consulting firm combining technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to help clients realize value and mitigate risk. The firm serves as an advisor on high-stakes matters and provides services, products, and data to help clients navigate complex and often urgent situations.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety, Geology, Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of progressive consulting experience in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Consulting, or Built Environment services.
Experience managing complex projects involving industrial hygiene assessments, indoor environmental quality investigations, hazardous materials consulting, regulatory compliance, and occupational exposure evaluations.
Demonstrated success developing and maintaining client relationships, securing new business opportunities, and delivering profitable project outcomes.
Strong knowledge of federal, Pennsylvania, and/or New Jersey environmental and occupational health and safety regulations, including OSHA requirements and applicable state-specific compliance frameworks.
Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring technical staff, and supporting a collaborative, client-focused culture.
Strong project management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple client engagements while maintaining high standards of technical quality and client service.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the broader Mid-Atlantic region.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
State, EPA, or local certifications in asbestos, lead-based paint, or other applicable areas.
Experience with clients in commercial real estate, healthcare, higher education, construction, manufacturing, insurance, legal, and public-sector markets.
Knowledge of asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, indoor air quality, silica, and other occupational or environmental exposure hazards.
An existing professional network in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and/or neighboring states, with demonstrated ability to leverage relationships for business development and practice growth.
Experience supporting litigation, insurance claims, regulatory compliance, due diligence, or expert consulting engagements.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage industrial hygiene and built environment consulting projects from initiation through completion.
Deliver high-quality technical services while ensuring regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and project profitability.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships across real estate, insurance, legal, construction, manufacturing, and public agency sectors.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities to support growth of the Industrial Hygiene & the Built Environment Service Line.
Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and technical reports, and support client presentations and business development activities.
Provide technical guidance on industrial hygiene, indoor environmental quality, occupational health, and hazardous materials matters.
Mentor and support junior staff, promoting technical excellence and professional development.
Collaborate with colleagues across service lines to deliver integrated solutions and expand client relationships.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and market opportunities to support strategic growth initiatives.
Represent J.S. Held at industry events, professional associations, and client meetings.