Industrial Hygiene Operations Manager

True Environmental; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix New World Engineering, part of True Environmental, is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Operations Manager to provide operational leadership and strategic management for EHS and Industrial Hygiene practices across key accounts.

You will oversee project delivery, resource planning, schedules, and budgets; mentor staff and project managers; and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across all field sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field.
• 15+ years in environmental consulting or related industry.
• 10+ years in operational leadership, project management and staff management in EHS/IH services.
• Experience with managing project P&Ls and field teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard operations management software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead operational strategy for EHS and IH project portfolios.
• Manage day-to-day IH practice operations, including resource planning and budgets.
• Oversee project management teams to meet schedules, scope, and quality standards.
• Serve as operational point of contact for active clients and ensure satisfaction.
• Promote safety, regulatory compliance, and technical rigor across field sites.
• Mentor junior staff and project managers; conduct senior technical reviews of reports and plans.
• All other related operational duties as required.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Operations leadership

Project management

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field

Master's degree in IH/EOHS (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at www.MWNE.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President – Environmental Services, the Industrial Hygiene Operations Manager is responsible for providing operational leadership, technical execution, and strategic management for the EHS and Industrial Hygiene business practices. This role oversees project delivery, resource allocation, quality assurance, and team leadership to drive operational excellence across all key accounts and field operations.

What You'll Do

• Working with the Senior Vice President – Environmental Services, support the development and lead the execution of operational strategy to ensure high-quality delivery across EHS and Industrial Hygiene project portfolios.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Industrial Hygiene practice, including resource planning, staff utilization, project schedules, and budget compliance.
• Oversee project management teams to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and aligned with client quality standards.
• Serve as an operational point of contact for active clients, ensuring complete satisfaction with services and proactively resolving service or performance issues.
• Champion operational efficiency, health and safety standards, and technical rigor across all active field sites and project locations.
• Direct the assignment of project resources, monitoring team workflows to maintain high-quality technical output.
• Provide senior technical leadership and execution on complex Industrial Hygiene, exposure assessment, and environmental health projects.
• Reinforce collaboration and team building, demonstrate commitment to technical innovation, and motivate team members to foster an engaging work culture.
• Monitor and promote environmental health and worker safety across all operational practices.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate technical staff and project managers.
• Conduct senior technical reviews of reports, sampling plans, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance deliverables.
• All other related operational duties as required.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, A/E/C, or relevant industry.
• 10+ years of operational leadership, project management, and staff management experience in EHS or Industrial Hygiene services.
• Strong background in managing project P&Ls, operational logistics, utilization metrics, and multi-disciplinary field teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and standard operations management software.

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential preferred.
• Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or Occupational Health & Safety.
• Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, indoor air quality standards, hazardous materials management, industrial exposure limits, and current industry trends.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with operational teams, field personnel, leadership, and regulatory agencies
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to oversee complex operational workflows and competing project deadlines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.