Senior Industrial Hygiene/Project Manager

What You'll Do

Lead and execute complex, high-risk field assignments, including specialized monitoring for asbestos, lead, mold, and general industrial hygiene exposure assessments (e.g., noise, chemical air sampling).

Act as the lead site technician and on-site client/contractor liaison for large-scale or multi-phase projects, ensuring all field work aligns with the approved scope and regulatory requirements.

Conduct and document comprehensive site investigations, risk assessments, and final clearance inspections with minimal oversight.

Perform initial quality review of field data, photographs, and chain-of-custody forms collected by junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Draft highly technical field reports, data summaries, and regulatory compliance documents for final review by the Project Manager or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

Provide on-the-job mentorship and technical training to Junior and Mid-Level Technicians on advanced sampling techniques, complex abatement procedures, and regulatory interpretation.

Ensure rigorous compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state/local EHS regulations on all assigned projects.

Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot sophisticated industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma required; AS or BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Safety, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Minimum of 7+ years of dedicated experience in performing asbestos, lead paint, mold, and general industrial hygiene field monitoring and inspections.

Advanced combination of IH certifications is mandatory:

NYSDOL Asbestos Project Monitor and Air Sampling Technician (AHERA accreditation preferred).

NYSDOL Mold Assessor.

NJ/EPA/NY Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector (or equivalent advanced accreditation).

NYCDEP Asbestos Investigator.

Expert working knowledge of federal, state, and local IH and EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, NYCDEP, NYSDOL, etc.).

Proven ability to write clear, technically accurate field reports and mentor junior colleagues.

Must be available to provide site coverage for off-hours and extended shifts as necessary.

Must be able to pass a physical exam and be medically cleared to wear negative pressure respirator.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to DOT-regulated random drug & alcohol testing.

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

Additional advanced accreditations (e.g., Asbestos Project Designer or Supervisor).

Proven experience in general health and safety oversight (beyond RBMs) or construction safety management.

Working towards a professional certification such as CIH or CSP.