Asbestos Inspector Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

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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.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our growing Environmental Services practice in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is ideal for a professional with experience managing environmental assessment, industrial hygiene, hazardous building materials, and remediation projects while leading multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will oversee projects involving asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, indoor air quality (IAQ), and industrial hygiene services, ensuring successful delivery from proposal through execution and closeout. The position requires strong project management, technical oversight, client engagement, and business development capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage environmental and industrial hygiene projects, including asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, IAQ, and broader environmental compliance assessments.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and execution to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring a high level of service throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate field teams, subcontractors, laboratories, and technical specialists to support project delivery.
• Review and oversee environmental sampling programs, field investigations, technical analyses, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, technical reports, and project deliverables.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, change orders, and profitability tracking.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and Arizona-specific requirements.
• Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities, developing client relationships, and contributing to proposal efforts.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Respond to planned and emergency environmental incidents and provide project leadership during critical response activities.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of health, safety, and quality across all project activities.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Project management experience within environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, remediation, compliance, or related technical services.
• Proven experience managing environmental, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, or remediation projects from planning through completion.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project scopes, manage budgets, schedules, resources, subcontractors, and project deliverables.
• Experience overseeing technical work related to asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, indoor air quality (IAQ), industrial hygiene, or environmental compliance projects.
• Strong understanding of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA, OSHA, and Arizona regulatory requirements.
• Excellent client relationship management, business development, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong technical writing and review skills, with experience preparing and reviewing proposals, reports, and project documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing, mentoring, and developing technical staff and project teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites throughout Arizona and surrounding regions as needed.

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as:
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
  • AHERA Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner
  • EPA or Arizona Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor certifications
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• Experience managing industrial hygiene programs, including exposure assessments, air monitoring, noise surveys, and occupational health evaluations.
• Experience overseeing environmental investigations, remediation projects, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Strong financial management skills, including project forecasting, invoicing, profitability tracking, and change order management.
• Experience supporting business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client account growth.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in consulting, engineering, environmental, or construction-related environments.
• Familiarity with emergency response, incident management, and environmental compliance support for industrial, commercial, or public-sector clients.

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 Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $85,000.00 - $125,000.00. 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.

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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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. 

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered 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 a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email jobs@jsheld.com. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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