Senior Industrial Hygienist

Terracon; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. seeks a seasoned Senior Industrial Hygienist to head the Fort Lauderdale IH/Asbestos group.

The ideal candidate is a market‑proven leader with deep knowledge of asbestos, lead, radon, mold, IAQ, and noise, capable of driving technical and fee proposals for private and municipal clients. You will mentor a growing team, respond to RFPs, and oversee field investigations and lab analyses to support regional and national accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in industrial hygiene, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Asbestos certifications for inspector, supervisor (including NIOSH 582) - required; management planner, desired s.
• Professional certification (CIH, CPH, FLAC, or equivalent) desired.
• Demonstrated success in business development and proposal writing.
• Extensive knowledge with certifications for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, IAQ, and noise assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and expand a team of industrial hygiene scientists and technicians.
• Develop and deliver technical and fee proposals for private and municipal clients.
• Respond to RFPs and bid packages for local and national accounts.
• Oversee field investigations and laboratory analyses for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, IAQ, and noise projects.
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for key accounts.
• Identify market opportunities and drive business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation; stay current with emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Proposal writing

Client relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IH/Environmental Health

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

EHS software

GIS

Data analysis tools

Job description

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Industrial Hygienist to head our Fort Lauderdale IH/ Asbestos group. The ideal candidate is a market‑proven leader who understands local client needs and can capitalize on opportunities across asbestos, lead, radon, mold, indoor air quality, and noise. You will spearhead technical and fee proposal development for private and municipal clients, respond to RFPs, and mentor a growing team of scientists to support both regional and national accounts.

Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Industrial Hygienist to head our Fort Lauderdale IH/ Asbestos group. The ideal candidate is a market‑proven leader who understands local client needs and can capitalize on opportunities across asbestos, lead, radon, mold, indoor air quality, and noise. You will spearhead technical and fee proposal development for private and municipal clients, respond to RFPs, and mentor a growing team of scientists to support both regional and national accounts.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and expand a team of industrial hygiene scientists and technicians.
• Develop and deliver technical and fee proposals for private and municipal clients.
• Respond to RFPs and bid packages for local and national accounts.
• Oversee field investigations and laboratory analyses for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, IAQ, and noise projects.
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for key accounts.
• Identify market opportunities and drive business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in industrial hygiene.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in industrial hygiene, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Asbestos certifications for inspector, supervisor (including NIOSH 582) - required; management planner, desired s.
• Professional certification (CIH, CPH, FLAC, or equivalent) desired
• Demonstrated success in business development and proposal writing.
• Extensive knowledge with certifications, as appropriate, for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, IAQ, and noise assessment methods.
• Experience managing projects for both private and municipal clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with industry software (e.g., EHS, GIS, data analysis tools).
• Ability to obtain and maintain required state licenses and certifications.
• Willingness to travel within South Florida and occasional national sites.