Project Manager Industrial Hygiene

About the role

J.S. Held is seeking a Project Manager – Industrial Hygiene to join our Los Angeles team. This role is suited to an experienced professional with strong technical expertise across industrial hygiene and hazardous materials, combined with project leadership and client-facing experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage IH and hazardous materials projects from inception to completion.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain trusted relationships.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals and deliverables.
• Conduct and oversee exposure assessments (chemical, particulate, noise and biological hazards).
• Lead and perform asbestos surveys, inspections and onsite abatement monitoring in line with AHERA, SCAQMD, Cal-OSHA and applicable regulations.
• Conduct lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments and clearance testing.
• Perform mold assessments, microbial investigations and remediation oversight.
• Deliver indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations, including HVAC assessments and occupant complaint response.
• Develop sampling strategies aligned with OSHA, NIOSH, SCAQMD, EPA and California-specific (Cal/OSHA) requirements.
• Provide practical recommendations on remediation, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to emergency incidents, including contamination events, water damage, fires and hazardous material releases.
• Conduct rapid IH assessments to support stabilisation, remediation and re-occupancy.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to proposals and client presentations.
• Identify opportunities for repeat and cross-service work.
• Support growth in IH, hazmat and insurance advisory services across Southern California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health or related field
• 5–10+ years of relevant experience in IH consulting
• Strong, hands-on experience with:
• Asbestos (surveys, air monitoring, regulations such as AHERA and SCAQMD)
• Lead (inspections, risk assessments, clearance)
• Mold and microbial investigations
• Indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments
• Exposure assessments
• Experience supporting emergency response and incident scenarios
• Excellent reporting and client communication skills
• Willingness to travel and support time-sensitive or on-call assignments
• Certifications highly desirable:
• CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
• CA/CAL (California Asbestos Consultant)
• Lead certifications (e.g. Inspector/Risk Assessor)
• CST (Certified Site Surveillance Technician in lieu of CAC may be considered)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, SCAQMD, and Cal/OSHA regulations

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Sitting is limited to lunch, breaks, and driving.
• A number of duties are performed on feet.
• Walking for long periods on many different terrains that could range from flat to hilly or rough and slippery.
• Able to carry equipment as much as 40 lbs. unassisted.
• Able to use hands and fingers to pick up objects, turn on regulators, insert earplugs, and use hand tools.
• Push or pull items.
• Able to reach above head.
• Able to bend at the knees.
• Able to climb ladders to reach high areas or down into tanks or excavations.
• Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and perform required job duties at the same time.
• Able to squat, kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
• Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with the ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include:

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

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $105,000.00 - $130,000.00. 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.