Senior Project Manager - Industrial Hygiene

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

We are seeking a commercially driven and technically accomplished 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

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 8-10 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), CAC (Certified Asbestos Consultant), LSRP (Licensed Site Remediation Professional - New Jersey), PG (Professional Geologist), or PE (Professional Engineer).
• 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 w