Industrial Hygiene Lead

LVI Associates; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Industrial Hygiene professional to lead their regional practice. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, mentoring IH professionals, and driving business growth. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Industrial Hygiene, strong leadership qualities, and certifications such as CIH. This role requires a commitment to client satisfaction and technical excellence, with opportunities in both Raleigh and Charlotte.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Industrial Hygiene experience, including work with asbestos, lead, mold, and radon.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors.
• Accredited Asbestos Inspector, Management Planner, and Air Monitor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of the Industrial Hygiene department and identify new opportunities.
• Support business development and lead proposal efforts for complex IH projects.
• Recruit, mentor, and train IH professionals while ensuring quality deliverables.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene expertise

Leadership qualities

Mentorship ability

Client satisfaction focus

Strong communication skills

Education

CIH certification

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

Tools

Asbestos Inspector certification (NC & SC)

Lead Inspector certification (NC & SC)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Hygiene (IH) professional to lead a regional IH practice within a high‑performing environmental consulting firm. This role oversees project delivery, team development, and business growth across North Carolina. The ideal candidate brings deep IH expertise, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to mentor a team while driving technical excellence and client satisfaction.

Location

Location: Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of the Industrial Hygiene department by identifying new opportunities in commercial, industrial, and municipal markets.
• Support business development through scoping complex IH projects and leading proposal efforts.
• Recruit, mentor, and train IH professionals while ensuring high‑quality, compliant deliverables.
• Manage and execute IH projects involving asbestos, lead, mold, radon, and indoor air quality investigations.
• Conduct industrial exposure assessments, including silica, VOCs, welding fumes, and related hazards.
• Oversee project budgets, resources, timelines, and communication to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Industrial Hygiene experience, including asbestos, lead, mold, and radon project work.
• Experience working within commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors.
• Accredited Asbestos Inspector, Management Planner, and Air Monitor (NC & SC) preferred.
• Licensed Lead Inspector and Lead Risk Assessor (NC & SC) preferred.
• CIH certification preferred but not required.
• OSHA 40‑Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Experience managing P&L or financial responsibilities for projects or departments.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.