EH&S Senior Project Manager

Company Description

The Company

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.

• Apply professional environmental science competence with specialized knowledge of chemistry, industrial hygiene, and biological science. Perform as a team leader to resolve client Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) concerns as necessary and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ability to write technical proposals and detailed scope of work for EH&S projects.
• Prepares and submits budget requirements to complete projects.
• Willing and able to travel by air, sea, and land at short notice to reach project locations.
• Obtain and maintain licenses in multiple states for mold, lead, and asbestos disciplines, as well as national certifications.
• Collaborates with the management team on staffing requirements and provides leadership on multiple projects concurrently.
• Develops and consistently grows clientele and client relationships.
• May perform QA/QC on project reports submitted for review as part of a review team.
• Prepares studies and reports following standard formats and procedures.
• Investigate, measure and evaluate environmental, health, and safety conditions; and carry out relevant research, development, and planning to complete comprehensive reports for review.
• Willingness and ability to work hours on an as-needed basis during catastrophe events and unplanned “rush” projects for clients.
• Reviews time and expenses charged to the Projects managed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position approves and coordinates environmental consulting staff assigned to environmental projects. Directly supervises employees, vendors or contractors involved in each project. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Other responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; addressing complaints; resolving problems; as well as integrating and collaborating with the J.S. Held team.

• Bachelors/master’s degree in science/Geology/Engineering
• Valid Driver’s License
• TWIC card eligible
• 40 Hr. HAZWOPER and 8-Hour Refresher Certificate
• Ten years of relevant experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Subject Matter Expert in Multiple Scientific Principles
• Strong Project Management Skills including Time Management
• Results-Driven Leadership Skills
• Good Business Judgement Skills
• Teamwork Oriented
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Builds and Maintains a Highly Ethical Practice and Reputation
• Outstanding Customer Relationship Management Skills
• Possess Financial Management Skills to Keep Projects on Budget

Work Environment

• Office or field environment will be where work is performed.
• Wet or humid conditions may be encountered during fieldwork with high ambient temperatures in the summer or cold ambient temperatures in the winter.
• Able to work in elevated areas with fall protection equipment.
• Noisy environments may be encountered with the need for hearing protection.
• High levels of personal protective equipment may be required at various times, depending upon the client’s location and hazards present. A full yearly physical examination will be performed by an occupational physician to ensure that personal protective equipment, where necessary, can be worn and the employee is medically fit for the required fieldwork.

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.

This is a full-time, salaried position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, flexible hours are required to complete job tasks in some circumstances. This position can require rapid response due to chemical or weather-related emergencies outside of normal business hours; travel out of town as needed and weekend work may be involved where necessary.

Travel

Travel is primarily local, but can also be regional or national depending on the project or need. Rapid response to client emergencies and overnight travel is sometimes required.

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience.

Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear-cut analysis and advice.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

• 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 $120,000 - $145,000 per year. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, the scope of the 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. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 for a reasonable accommodation, please email and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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