Senior Project Manager - Industrial Hygiene

Ahmpnet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off & holidays

Mileage reimbursement for business

Professional development & licensing지원

Job summary

Carnow, Conibear & Associates is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Industrial Hygiene to lead projects in the Asbestos and Lead Department in Illinois. This role emphasizes field work, project leadership, and technical problem solving.

You will manage complex IH projects, supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive profitability while strengthening client relationships in the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of asbestos/lead IH project work with PM experience.
• IDPH licenses preferred (Inspector, Risk Assessor, Project Designer, PM).
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, IH, or related field.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining profitability targets.
• Strong regulatory knowledge (IDPH, EPA, OSHA, HUD).
• Excellent report writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead field teams and travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex industrial hygiene projects across asbestos and lead domains.
• Oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing, and financial performance.
• Mentor project managers, inspectors, and field staff.
• Manage staff workloads and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management in the department.
• Conduct asbestos investigations, including inspections and sampling.
• Oversee on-site asbestos abatement projects and contractor management.
• Conduct air monitoring and sampling during abatement or environmental projects.
• Perform lead inspections, risk assessments, and clearance sampling.
• Conduct mold evaluations and prepare reports.
• Develop and review asbestos and lead Project Designs.
• Prepare technical reports, findings, and regulatory deliverables.
• Provide field oversight, project documentation, and QA.
• Support department leadership in planning, staff development, and workflow coordination.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Client communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Industrial Hygiene / Occupational Health

Job description

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus available based on qualifications, licensing, and directly related asbestos, lead, and industrial hygiene project management experience. Bonus payout terms and eligibility requirements apply.

About the Company

Carnow, Conibear & Associates (Carnow Conibear) is a trusted leader in environmental, health, and safety consulting with more than 50 years of experience serving public and private sector clients. Our team is committed to delivering science-based solutions, technical excellence, and high-quality client service that protects both people and the environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Industrial Hygiene to lead projects within our Asbestos and Lead Department. This position is ideal for a highly skilled professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by meaningful field work, project leadership, and technical problem-solving.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage complex industrial hygiene projects, support client relationships, oversee project and field staff, manage project financial performance, and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all phases of industrial hygiene projects to ensure timeliness, QA/QC standards, client satisfaction, and profitability
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and project financial performance
• Supervise, mentor, and develop project managers, inspectors, and field staff
• Manage staff workloads, scheduling, performance, and resource allocation across multiple projects
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities within the department
• Conduct asbestos investigations, including inspections and sampling
• Oversee on-site asbestos abatement projects and provide contractor management
• Conduct air monitoring and sampling during abatement or environmental projects
• Perform lead inspections, risk assessments, and clearance sampling
• Conduct mold evaluations and prepare associated reports
• Develop and review asbestos and lead Project Designs
• Prepare technical reports, findings, and regulatory deliverables
• Provide field oversight, project documentation, and quality assurance
• Support department leadership in strategic planning, staff development, and workflow coordination
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services and project growth

Qualifications

• IDPH Professional Asbestos and Lead licenses preferred (Inspector, Risk Assessor, Project Designer, Project Manager)
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of experience in asbestos, lead, or related industrial hygiene project work, including project management and staff supervision
• Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing technical and field staff
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting project costs, and maintaining profitability targets
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (IDPH, EPA, OSHA, HUD)
• Experience in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead field teams and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and ability to travel locally

Preferred Skills

• Experience overseeing abatement contractors and field staff
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced project workloads
• Familiarity with digital inspection tools, environmental software, or mobile field reporting
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple direct reports
• Proven ability to balance client expectations, project budgets, and staff development

What We Offer

• $7,500 sign-on bonus based on experience, qualifications, and applicable licenses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Professional development, training, and licensing support
• Opportunity to work on impactful environmental health and safety projects with a respected industry leader