Industrial Hygienist / Project Manager

J.S. Held LLC; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Flexible time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k match

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC in the United States seeks an experienced Industrial Hygienist / Project Manager to join our Industrial Hygiene & the Built Environment team. You will manage IH and environmental projects, deliver high-quality technical solutions, and build trusted client relationships.

You will oversee projects, conduct field investigations, prepare deliverables, coordinate teams, and ensure work complies with regulatory and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IH, environmental science, or related field.
• 5+ years of IH/EH or environmental consulting experience.
• Experience managing projects including scope, budget, schedule, fieldwork, and client communication.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and client-management skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NIOSH and state/local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform IH and environmental assessments and investigations.
• Develop sampling strategies and mitigation plans.
• Prepare clear, technically sound reports and recommendations.
• Manage IH/environmental projects from proposal through closeout.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support client development and proposals for new and existing clients.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Client management

Industrial hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field

Job description

• Department: Environmental Health & Safety Consulting

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 an experienced Industrial Hygienist / Project Manager to join our Industrial Hygiene & the Built Environment team. This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional with strong experience managing industrial hygiene and environmental projects, delivering high-quality technical solutions, and building trusted client relationships.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial scoping through completion, conducting and overseeing field investigations, preparing technical deliverables, coordinating project teams, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.

Technical Assessment & Delivery

Perform and/or oversee a range of industrial hygiene and environmental assignments, including:

• Industrial hygiene assessments, including asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, indoor air quality, and other potential occupational and environmental hazards.
• Exposure assessments and workplace monitoring to evaluate chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
• Development of sampling strategies, exposure-control recommendations, and mitigation plans.
• Environmental investigations and property assessments.
• Interpretation of laboratory and field data and preparation of clear, technically sound reports and recommendations.
• Oversight of remediation, abatement, or corrective-action activities, as appropriate.
• Evaluation of project findings against applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and recognized industrial hygiene practices.

Project Management & Client Service

• Manage industrial hygiene and environmental projects from proposal and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and project closeout.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, helping define project objectives, scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, subcontractors, and deliverables to support successful project outcomes.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to provide additional services based on client needs.
• Coordinate with internal technical specialists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Business & Practice Support

• Support client development and account-management activities through responsive service and successful project delivery.
• Assist with proposals, presentations, and pursuit activities for new and existing clients.
• Develop relationships with clients across sectors such as real estate, insurance, legal, construction, industrial, and public agencies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines to identify cross-service opportunities and support the continued growth of the Industrial Hygiene & the Built Environment practice.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial hygiene, EH&S, or environmental consulting.
• Experience managing projects, including scope, budget, schedule, fieldwork, and client communication.
• Technical experience with industrial hygiene assessments, including asbestos, lead, mold, indoor air quality, and exposure monitoring.
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, and state/local requirements.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and client-management skills.

Preferred

• Experience managing projects, including scope, budget, schedule, fieldwork, and client communication.
• CIH, CSP, CAC, CSST or other relevant state certifications/licenses preferred.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $90,000.00 - $145,000.00.Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limitedto skillset,experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, certifications, existing client relationships etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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