Environmental Project Manager - Industrial Hygienist

The Environmental Project Manager - Industrial Hygienist at Vanasse Hangen Brustlin will manage client projects within the NJ Hazardous Materials and Industrial Hygiene team. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, hazardous materials investigations, overseeing staff, and ensuring project compliance. Candidates should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, a related degree, and specific certifications. The position requires frequent travel within the NJ/NY metro area.
About the position

The Environmental Project Manager - Industrial Hygienist at VHB will lead client and project management efforts within the NJ Hazardous Materials and Industrial Hygiene team. This role involves proposal preparation, conducting investigations, and monitoring hazardous materials such as lead, mold, and asbestos. The position requires frequent travel between offices and project sites in the NJ/NY metro area, and is ideal for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in environmental consulting.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for client and project management, proposal preparation, and performing indoor building investigations/inspections
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• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
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• Perform asbestos, mold, lead, PCBs, and other hazardous materials surveys on institutional and commercial buildings, serving as technical lead
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• Oversee/manage staff monitoring the abatement process and ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, according to specifications
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• Oversee project performance; identify risk/conflicts, objectively analyze and communicate/report on each to problem solve
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• Liaises with clients, developers, architects, engineers, and other professionals
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• Organize work schedules and delegate tasks
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• Prepare and review project related reports
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• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed and that materials used conform to specifications
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• Participate in the development of quality control reports and procedures
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• Participate in the development of job safety practices and in the preparation of site-specific health and safety plans

Requirements
• 5-8 years of indoor environmental consulting/inspection experience (with knowledge of mold, IAQ, microbial, asbestos, lead, PCBs, etc.) required; 8-11 years' experience preferred
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• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science/Industrial Hygiene, or related field of study required
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• NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Asbestos Investigator required
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• NYS DOL - Asbestos Project Designer required
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• Strong report writing, field coordination and task management skills required
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• Valid driver's license required
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• Certified Industrial Hygienist or on track to obtain preferred
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• OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher certifications preferred
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• NYS DOL - Mold Assessor preferred
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• EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor - York State Endorsement preferred
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• SSPC (C3) - Lead Supervisor/Competent Person for Commercial Building/Superstructures preferred

Nice-to-haves
• Ability to mentor/manage junior staff
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• Familiarity with investigation and remediation of indoor environments and hazardous building materials
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• Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations
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• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
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• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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• Team-oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with coworkers
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• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
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• Fundamental knowledge of construction and environmental processes

Benefits
• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
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• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
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• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
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• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
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• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace