What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at FORENSIC ANALYTICAL CONSULTING SERVICES INC?
About FACS
At FACS, our mission is to make environments safer and healthier for the people who live and work in them. As one of the nation's leading environmental health consulting firms, we help organizations protect their people, assets, and communities. We are built on purpose, partnership, and performance—delivering measurable impact with every client engagement.
Our Values
We live our mission through three core values:
- People First: Support our team and clients, promote professional growth, and value collaboration.
- Integrity of the Science: Deliver accurate, reliable results through objective, evidence-based practices.
- Client Relationships for Life: Build long-term partnerships and help clients address environmental health challenges.
About FACS & You
At FACS, your work contributes directly to safer, healthier communities. Ranked "Best Places to Work" for five consecutive years, we invest in your success through training, mentorship, and support for professional certifications—so you can grow, thrive, and build a career with lasting impact.
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Why Join Us
- Impact: Contribute meaningful work that empowers teams and drives results across the organization.
- Culture: Thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment where your work matters.
- Growth: Innovate, develop your skills, and help shape the future of how we operate and deliver on our mission.
- Visibility: Partner directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to make a real difference.
About the Role
The Project Manager leads and oversees environmental health, industrial hygiene, and water quality projects from start to finish. You'll manage client relationships, coordinate fieldwork, prepare proposals and budgets, monitor project performance, and ensure all deliverables meet technical and regulatory standards. This role also includes mentoring staff, supporting business development, and collaborating with leadership to expand service offerings.
This position is ideal for experienced professionals who enjoy managing projects, leading teams, and delivering high-quality results for clients.
What You’ll Do
Lead and Manage Projects:
- Conduct job walks, pre-construction walkthroughs, and client meetings.
- Prepare proposals, project budgets, and review project scope and deliverables.
- Review and execute project contracts with support from the Director.
- Perform field investigations, monitor field personnel, and ensure projects meet quality, safety, and schedule standards.
- Track project scope, timelines, client interactions, and billing rates.
- Monitor Work in Progress (WIP), including staff time entries, laboratory charges, and other project costs.
- Select, rent, or borrow necessary equipment and verify calibration records.
- Prepare and review project reports and ensure all project documentation is saved in electronic files.
- Support invoicing, collections, and accounting processes as needed.
Mentor and Develop Staff:
- Assist in the recruitment, training, and development of staff.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to promote professional growth and technical excellence.
Support Business Development:
- Make and log client service and business development calls.
- Attend association meetings, targeted presentations, and client events.
- Deliver presentations and assist in preparing marketing materials, including project summaries.
- Coordinate with the Business Development team to identify and pursue local opportunities.
- Support the Director in researching and identifying new service lines for the local market.
Maintain Technical Expertise:
- Maintain required technical certifications and attend internal and external training programs, including FACS University.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality control audits.
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and applicable regulations.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Biological or Physical Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 8 years of strong technical and industry experience, including managing small- to mid-scale projects within relevant service lines.
- Consulting experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Effective, professional, and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules and travel to multiple project locations as needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to learn new software quickly.
Licenses and Certifications
Required certifications must be current and relevant to the scope of work. Preferred (not required):
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
Physical & Work Requirements
- Physical ability to stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, walk, and stand for extended periods in varied work environments to perform sampling activities
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer for documentation and reporting
- Must be able to pass a background check, annual physicals, and OSHA-required respirator fit tests
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
Compensation and Rewards
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure tied to individual and team achievements
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical coverage with 100% company-paid premiums for employees and their families, plus 50% of the annual deductible covered by the company
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Vision and dental plan options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- Company-sponsored programs including Employee Assistance Program, life and disability insurance, Rocket Lawyer legal services, and mobile phone plan with Verizon
- Voluntary benefits options including supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents, short-term disability, hospital, accident, and pet insurance
- Generous PTO (3 weeks accrual), paid holidays, volunteer days, and floating holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement Program to promote higher education
- Paid training and certifications to support career advancement
- Incentive Bonus Plan and Donation Matching Program
Wage Transparency
Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Forensic Analytical Consulting Services is an equal-opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, age, disability, or other non-merit characteristics. We welcome all candidates to apply, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
Employment Contingency
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and drug screening.
Salary : $90,000 - $150,000