Environmental

Planet Group (United States); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its Industrial Hygiene team in Rockville, MD. You will manage a portfolio of Industrial Hygiene and hazardous materials projects for commercial, industrial, municipal, and federal clients across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region, overseeing from proposal through completion.

You will lead multi-project delivery, coordinate staff and subcontractors, review technical reports, and mentor junior staff while advancing client relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field; master's preferred.
• 10+ years of consulting IH and hazardous materials experience.
• CIH, CSP, or similar certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, IAQ.
• Experience budgeting, scheduling, proposals, subcontractors, deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
• Excellent writing, communication, and client-relations skills.
• Willingness to travel 5-10% of time.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IH and hazardous materials projects, on time and within budget.
• Serve as primary client contact, building trusted relationships.
• Lead projects including asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, IAQ work.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, proposals, and work plans.
• Review technical reports and regulatory documentation for compliance.
• Coordinate staffing, subcontractors, and internal resources.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Conduct site visits for senior-level inspections and planning.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Technical writing

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Deltek Vision

CRM platforms

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our Clientis seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Industrial Hygiene team in Rockville, MD.

In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of Industrial Hygiene and hazardous materials projects for commercial, industrial, municipal, and federal clients throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. From asbestos and lead inspections to indoor air quality investigations, mold assessments, and traditional Industrial Hygiene services, you'll oversee projects from proposal through completion while partnering with clients to solve complex environmental and occupational health challenges.

Responsibilities as a Senior Project Manager

• Manage multiple Industrial Hygiene and hazardous materials projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and tohigh standards for quality.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, developing trusted relationships through exceptional communication, technical expertise, and responsive service.
• Lead projects involving:
  • Asbestos inspections, management planning, and consulting
  • Lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments
  • Mold investigations and remediation oversight
  • Indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments
  • Industrial Hygiene services including noise monitoring, ventilation evaluations, and personal exposure monitoring
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, proposals, and work plans while monitoring project performance from kickoff through completion.
• Review technical reports, project deliverables, and regulatory documentation to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Coordinate project staffing, subcontractors, and internal resources to successfully deliver multiple concurrent projects.
• Mentor and support project managers, scientists, and field staff by providing technical guidance and encouraging professional development.
• Conduct occasional site visits throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region for senior-level inspections, quality assurance, client meetings, and project planning.
• Collaborate with Industrial Hygiene professionals and technical experts across offices to deliver innovative solutions and share best practices.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support new project opportunities by consistently delivering outstanding service and technical expertise.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on every project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of consulting experience managing Industrial Hygiene and hazardous materials projects.
• Professional certification such as CIH, CSP, or other relevant credentials is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, indoor air quality, and traditional Industrial Hygiene practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, proposals, subcontractors, and technical deliverables.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects while balancing changing priorities and client expectations.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff within a collaborative consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience with Deltek Vision and CRM platforms is a plus.
• Ability to travel approximately5-10% throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.