Industrial Hygienist / (Senior) Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a commercially driven and technically accomplished Industrial Hygienist / (Senior) Project Manager to join our Industrial Hygiene & the Built Environment Service Line. This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial opportunity for an experienced consultant with deep technical expertise in industrial hygiene, occupational health, indoor environmental quality, and building sciences, combined with a proven ability to develop client relationships, drive business growth, and lead complex projects.

Job 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 relationships with clients across sectors including real estate, insurance, legal, construction, manufacturing, and public agencies.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to the continued 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety, Geology, Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive consulting experience in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Consulting, or Built Environment services.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving industrial hygiene assessments, indoor environmental quality investigations, hazardous materials consulting, regulatory compliance, and occupational exposure evaluations.
• Proven success in 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 & 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 to support client engagements and business development activities.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)
• State/EPA/local asbestos, lead-based paint and other certifications as applicable
• Experience working 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.
• Existing professional network within Massachusetts, Connecticut, and/or neighboring states and a demonstrated ability to leverage relationships for business development and practice growth.
• Experience supporting litigation, insurance claims, regulatory compliance, due diligence, or expert consulting engagements.

Benefits

Additional Information: Some of the Benefits We Have Include:

• J.S.
• Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility.
• We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team's needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, certifications, existing client relationships etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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