Project Manager - Industrial Hygiene

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 Project Manager to lead complex Industrial Hygiene and Built Environment projects across Texas. This is a senior‑level role suited for a professional with deep technical expertise in asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, moisture intrusion, IAQ, and general industrial hygiene assessments, combined with strong project delivery and client management skills.

As a Project Manager, you will oversee project execution from proposal through closeout, manage client relationships, guide field teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to the growth of our IH practice.

Job Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent industrial hygiene, asbestos, lead, mold, and IAQ projects from planning through reporting and client delivery.
• Prepare project proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
• Ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of all project outputs.
• Provide senior oversight during abatement, remediation, and construction projects, including performing site visits and quality checks.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for key clients; build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations clearly to clients, contractors, and internal leadership.
• Support business development activities through meetings, presentations, and proposal development.

Technical Expertise

• Provide advanced technical guidance on:
  • Asbestos building inspections and abatement oversight
  • Lead-based paint surveys and risk assessments
  • Mold/moisture intrusion investigations and remediation design
  • Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessments
  • Industrial hygiene exposure monitoring and control strategies
• Review and sign off on technical reports and regulatory documents.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Assist in supervising and developing junior and mid‑level staff through field training, document review, and ongoing mentorship.
• Support resource planning and assignment of field staff.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in industrial hygiene or built environment consulting.
• Demonstrated experience managing asbestos, lead, mold, IH monitoring, and IAQ projects.
• Strong understanding of EPA, OSHA, TDSHS, HUD, and other relevant regulations.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and client‑facing skills.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Texas.

Preferred Certifications & Credentials

• TDSHS Asbestos Consultant (strongly preferred)
• Lead Risk Assessor / Inspector
• Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC)
• CIH or CSP (or on track to obtain)
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER
• Experience leading or supporting proposal development

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting limited to lunch, breaks and driving.
• A number of duties performed on feet.
• Walking may be back and forth all day long over terrains that range from flat to hilly, rough and slippery.
• Able to carry equipment as much as 50lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to use hand and fingers to pick up objects, turn on regulators, insert earplugs, use hand tools.
• Push or pull items.
• Able to reach above head.
• Able to bend at the knee.
• Able to climb ladders to reach high areas or down into tanks or excavations.
• Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Able to squat kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
• Must be able to hear warning signals from vehicles, radio transmissions, alarm bells, air leaks etc.
• Able to taste and smell to detect warning properties of hazardous chemicals.
• Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.
• Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.

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
• Commuter Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or 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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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal! J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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