Project Manager: Industrial Hygiene (Asbestos, Air Quality, Lead)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you interested in taking the next step growing your career as a Project Manager with a focus in Industrial Hygiene? Our growing team needs Project Managers with experience managing Industrial Hygiene/environmental projects related to asbestos monitoring and investigations, air quality, lead, water quality, and more!

Our work is based out of the Philadelphia area, and Relocation Assistance is available.

Position Summary :

The Project Manager (Industrial Hygiene) is responsible for managing a team of Industrial Hygienists on projects pertaining to areas such as, but not limited to, sampling, monitoring, investigating, and/or measuring conditions for the presence of hazards, such as lead, asbestos, mold, and drinking water contaminants. This role spends most of the time in an office setting, and at times will perform site visits and may need to perform hands-on field work in certain instances. In addition to directly administering projects, the Project Manager is also responsible for developing relationships with prospective customers, managing client relations, creating and submitting proposals, and managing profitability of proposed work.

Schedule: Core work hours are first shift

This role requires the use of a personal vehicle for transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expertise

· Translates client needs into actionable steps that can be delegated to technical and administrative staff

• Project Administration

· Manages project timelines and profitability

· Schedules and assigns Criterion team members in support of managed projects

· Addresses questions and/or issues that arise during the course of work from team members and/or customers

· Draws actionable information from analytical results corresponding to samples gathered in the field

· Creates or oversees the drafting of final project deliverables and closes out projects per internal guidelines

• Team Management:

· Supervises a team of Industrial Hygienists and manages discussions regarding pay and performance

· Takes an active role in each team member’s professional development

· Reviews and approves employee timesheets and expenses

• Business Development and Customer Management

· Develops relationships with prospective customers and submits proposals

· Manages relationships with larger customers and communicates about opportunities for additional support

• Additional Responsibilities

· May teach asbestos, lead, and mold training courses

Required Knowledge and Experience:

· 2 years’ experience directly managing or supervising a team of technical experts related to Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Science

· 4 years’ experience performing work of increasing complexity in the field of Industrial Hygiene

· Advanced subject matter expertise regarding full lifecycle project management; experience with Microsoft Project or similar project management software is strongly preferred

· Advanced knowledge of industrial hygiene practices regarding work involving asbestos and lead. Knowledge of industrial hygiene practices regarding water quality, bacteria, mold, and noise levels is preferred

Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses :

· A Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline, such as environmental science, industrial hygiene, chemistry, or equivalent experience. A Master’s degree in environmental science, industrial hygiene or a related field is preferred.

· Must be able to operate a motor vehicle with current driver’s license and proof of insurance

· Possess the experience commensurate to qualify for the City of Philadelphia Certified Asbestos Project Inspector (API)

· Required Licenses: Asbestos Investigator (AI), Asbestos Building Inspector Certification, Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Certification, Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor, NIOSH 582

· Preferred Licenses: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Asbestos Management Planner, Asbestos Project Designer, Member of Asbestos Analyst Registry (AAR), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Lead RRP, Lead Dust Sampling Technician

Physical and Mental Requirements :

· This position may require standing, sitting, reaching, crawling, climbing, and squatting

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment PPE on project sites

Criterion Laboratories is based out of Bensalem, PA and specializes in environmental issues related to Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Industrial Hygiene, Drinking Water, and more.

Company Description

Criterion Laboratories is based out of Bensalem, PA and specializes in environmental issues related to Asbestos, Lead, Mold, Industrial Hygiene, Drinking Water, and more.