Industrial Hygienist / (Senior) Project Manager
About The Position
J.S. Held is seeking a commercially driven and technically accomplished Industrial Hygienist / Project Manager for its Industrial Hygiene & the Built Environment Service Line. This is an entrepreneurial consulting role for an experienced professional with expertise in industrial hygiene, occupational health, indoor environmental quality, and building sciences, as well as a track record of developing client relationships, driving business growth, and leading complex projects. The position is remote and involves travel throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the broader Mid-Atlantic region for client engagements and business development. The role leads industrial hygiene and built environment projects from initiation through completion, delivering technically sound services while maintaining regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and project profitability. The successful candidate will support business development, prepare proposals and technical reports, provide technical guidance, mentor junior staff, collaborate across service lines, and represent J.S. Held with clients and at industry events.
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 for client engagements and business development.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification such as CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
- State, EPA, or local asbestos, lead-based paint, and other applicable certifications.
- Experience serving 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 within Massachusetts, Connecticut, and/or neighboring states, with an 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 client relationships across real estate, insurance, legal, construction, manufacturing, and public agencies.
- 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-related 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 to enhance the firm's market presence.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment that allows employees to work remotely when needed.
- Flexible Time Off policy.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Commuter benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
