Senior Industrial Hygienist

Terracon•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Industrial Hygienist to lead its Fort Lauderdale IH/Asbestos group. The role calls for a market-proven leader who understands local client needs and can pursue opportunities across asbestos, lead, radon, mold, indoor air quality, and noise. The position leads proposal development and responses to RFPs for private and municipal clients, and mentors a growing team supporting regional and national accounts. The Senior Industrial Hygienist oversees industrial hygiene investigations and project delivery, manages client relationships and business development, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards. The role also involves technical reporting, project budget and schedule management, and staying current with emerging technologies and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive industrial hygiene experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Required asbestos certifications for inspector and supervisor, including NIOSH 582.
Demonstrated success in business development and proposal writing.
Extensive knowledge of assessment methods for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, indoor air quality, and noise, with relevant certifications as appropriate.
Experience managing projects for private and municipal clients.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency with industry software, such as EHS, GIS, and data analysis tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain required state licenses and certifications.
Willingness to travel within South Florida and occasionally to national sites.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Asbestos management planner certification desired.
Professional certification such as CIH, CPH, FLAC, or equivalent desired.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and expand a team of industrial hygiene scientists and technicians.
Develop and deliver technical and fee proposals for private and municipal clients.
Respond to RFPs and bid packages for local and national accounts.
Oversee field investigations and laboratory analyses for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, indoor air quality, and noise projects.
Maintain strong client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for key accounts.
Identify market opportunities and drive business development initiatives.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards.
Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in industrial hygiene.