Regional Lead – Industrial Hygiene (Southeast Region)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage industrial hygiene projects from initiation through completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and profitability.
• Serve as the primary contact for strategic accounts and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Conduct and oversee asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and IAQ assessments.
• Develop scopes, budgets, timelines, and proposals aligned with client and project goals.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to project managers and field teams.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all Southeast state regulations.
• Drive business development efforts, including presentations, proposals, and participation in key client and industry events.
• Represent J.S. Held at regional conferences, professional associations, and networking engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial hygiene consulting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or project management role.
• Relevant state asbestos and lead certifications for the Southeast (e.g., GA, TN, NC, FL).
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong business development, client management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional mold/IAQ credentials (CIAQP, AIHA certifications, etc.) preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

About the Company

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.