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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.

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.

You will deliver a broad range of industrial hygiene services, including lead, asbestos, mold and indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments, while also supporting emergency response and insurance-related engagements.

Job Responsibilities

Project Management & Client Delivery

• 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.

Industrial Hygiene Technical Expertise

• 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.

Emergency Response

• 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.

Business Development Support

• 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.

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Exposure to insurance claims, loss consulting or forensic environments
• Certifications highly desirable:
  • CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)
  • CAC / LAC (California Asbestos Consultant)
  • Lead certifications (e.g. Inspector/Risk Assessor)
  • 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

• 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 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.
• Must be 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.

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 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.

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 [email protected]. 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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