Senior Project Manager - Industrial Hygiene

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus available based on qualifications, licensing, and directly related asbestos, lead, and industrial hygiene project management experience. Bonus payout terms and eligibility requirements apply.

About the Company

Carnow, Conibear & Associates (Carnow Conibear) is a trusted leader in environmental, health, and safety consulting with more than 50 years of experience serving public and private sector clients. Our team is committed to delivering science-based solutions, technical excellence, and high-quality client service that protects both people and the environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Industrial Hygiene to lead projects within our Asbestos and Lead Department. This position is ideal for a highly skilled professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by meaningful field work, project leadership, and technical problem-solving.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage complex industrial hygiene projects, support client relationships, oversee project and field staff, manage project financial performance, and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all phases of industrial hygiene projects to ensure timeliness, QA/QC standards, client satisfaction, and profitability
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and project financial performance
• Supervise, mentor, and develop project managers, inspectors, and field staff
• Manage staff workloads, scheduling, performance, and resource allocation across multiple projects
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities within the department
• Conduct asbestos investigations, including inspections and sampling
• Oversee on-site asbestos abatement projects and provide contractor management
• Conduct air monitoring and sampling during abatement or environmental projects
• Perform lead inspections, risk assessments, and clearance sampling
• Conduct mold evaluations and prepare associated reports
• Develop and review asbestos and lead Project Designs
• Prepare technical reports, findings, and regulatory deliverables
• Provide field oversight, project documentation, and quality assurance
• Support department leadership in strategic planning, staff development, and workflow coordination
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services and project growth

Qualifications

• IDPH Professional Asbestos and Lead licenses preferred (Inspector, Risk Assessor, Project Designer, Project Manager)
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of experience in asbestos, lead, or related industrial hygiene project work, including project management and staff supervision
• Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing technical and field staff
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting project costs, and maintaining profitability targets
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (IDPH, EPA, OSHA, HUD)
• Experience in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead field teams and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and ability to travel locally

Preferred Skills

• Experience overseeing abatement contractors and field staff
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced project workloads
• Familiarity with digital inspection tools, environmental software, or mobile field reporting
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple direct reports
• Proven ability to balance client expectations, project budgets, and staff development

What We Offer

• $7,500 sign-on bonus based on experience, qualifications, and applicable licenses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Professional development, training, and licensing support
• Opportunity to work on impactful environmental health and safety projects with a respected industry leader