Senior Industrial Hygienist (Remote - Northeast Region)

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

The Senior Industrial Hygienist Professional is responsible for managing complex industrial hygiene (IH) and building sciences projects, developing personnel, and generating revenue within the Building Sciences division. The successful candidate will bring expertise in industrial hygiene and building-related health and safety concerns, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The Senior IH will lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring that all aspects of industrial hygiene are addressed, including scope of work development, worker health, site safety, environmental controls, and remediation verification. The Senior IH is also expected to contribute to business development efforts, enhance team capabilities, and maintain strong relationships with clients. Good decision-making skills, a high level of creativity in developing unique solutions to problems, interfacing with project management, with the client, and with other stakeholders are necessary. Our ideal hire lives in the northeast region of the US. Work arrangement is remote with the exception of travel to client sites.

The annual salary for this role ranges from $90,000 to $120,000, in addition to an annual bonus commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.  

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage building sciences and industrial hygiene projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Develop, execute, and manage project plans, including budgeting, staffing, and scheduling, to ensure that project milestones are met and client expectations are exceeded.

• Cultivate relationships with clients and drive business development efforts, identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow the Building Sciences division’s portfolio.

• Manage and mentor a team of industrial hygiene professionals, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer to enhance team performance.

• Provide technical expertise in building-related health hazards, including, but not limited to, air quality, asbestos and lead-based paint exposures, water damage assessments, building construction defect investigations and hazardous materials assessments.

• Develop and implement scientific sampling methods for IH and large loss projects.

• Provide leadership in generating project proposals, client communications, and reports, including presenting findings and recommendations to clients and regulatory agencies.

• Lead the preparation of project- and site-specific scope of work plans, sampling work plans, remediation plan, and final / remediation verification reports.

• Act as a subject matter expert for building sciences projects, ensuring that best practices and cutting-edge methodologies are employed.

• Generate revenue by identifying new business opportunities and managing projects that align with the company's strategic goals.

• Ensure readiness for large loss response by maintaining adequate project equipment, sampling media, and supplies for the region.

• Mentor junior staff and help build a robust knowledge base in building sciences, industrial hygiene practices, and regulatory standards.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, building science-related regulations, and evolving best practices to ensure continued compliance and safety on all projects.

• Assist in response efforts, including on-site evaluations, sampling, and health and safety consultations during hazardous material releases or building-related emergencies.

• Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies, and ensure all activities align with regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field (e.g., environmental science, chemistry, biology, engineering, etc.).

• Master’s degree in a related science field is a plus, but not required.

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation is a plus, but not required.

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in industrial hygiene, with a strong focus on building sciences or a related field.

• New York Mold Assessor License is a plus, but not a requirement at the onset of employment.

• Asbestos Inspector License is a plus, but a successful applicant must be willing to obtain this license within 90 days of the date of hire. [We will support financially.]

• Experience in managing complex projects and leading teams.

• Previous experience with building sciences, including air quality, asbestos surveys, lead-based paint assessments, water damage and construction defect inspections, and hazard identification in built environments. Also, experience with combustion by-product evaluations and remediation activities following fire and smoke-related damages would be a plus.

• Experience with implementing appropriate measures according to the IICRC S500, S520, and S700 standards.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant project management software.

• Strong understanding of industrial hygiene practices, building sciences, and environmental health and safety regulations.

• Business development and client relationship management skills with a proven track record of generating new business opportunities.

• Ability to lead and mentor teams, providing technical guidance and professional development opportunities.

• Expertise in developing project proposals, estimates, scope of work and remediation protocols, and final reports.

• Ability to develop and implement IH programs and provide recommendations to improve workplace safety.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends for improved health and safety outcomes.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to clients and regulatory agencies clearly and effectively.

• Travel is required for project-related site visits and emergency response activities.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. 

• Sitting, standing, and walking

• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day

• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds

• Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling

• Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary

• Keyboarding/typing

• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy

• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Unscheduled travel for extended periods of time

• Dress out in physically demanding personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR 1910.120

• Wear half-face and full-face air purifying respirator (APR) as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self-Contained

• Wear encapsulating personal protective equipment

• Flexible work environment (Remote, Office, and Project Location are the most common).

• May work outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy, and windy conditions

• May encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipment

• May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level

• May work on land, sea, or air

• May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards

• Travel frequency and duration varies based on each project

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Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.