Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Environmental Project Manager –Industrial Hygienist | Newark, NJ | | Manasquan, NJ | Hybrid
VHB is seeking an Environmental Project Manager/Industrial Hygienist for our growing NJ Hazardous Materials and Industrial Hygiene team.This hire will be responsible for client and project management, proposal preparation, performing investigations, monitoring, and sampling of lead, mold, and asbestos related materials for our clients in NJ and NY metro area. Looking for a seller-doer, eager to fast track their career. Team is based in NJ and travels frequently between offices and sites for project needs. Position will be based out of one of our NJ offices, able to cover NJ/NY metro area projects.
Responsibilities
Responsible for client and project management, proposal preparation, and performing indoor building investigations/inspections
Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
Ability to perform asbestos, mold, lead, PCBs, and other hazardous materials surveys on institutional and commercial buildings, serving as technical lead
Oversee/manage staff monitoring the abatement process and ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, according to specifications
Oversee project performance; identify risk/conflicts, objectively analyze and communicate/report on each to problem solve
Liaises with clients, developers, architects, engineers, and other professionals
Organize work schedules and delegate tasks
Prepare and review project related reports
Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed and that materials used conform to specifications
May participate in the development of quality control reports and procedures
May participate in the development of job safety practices and in the preparation of site-specific health and safety plans
Skills and Attributes
Ability to mentor/manage junior staff
Ability to manage tasks and projects, independently
Ability to work in field and office settings
Familiarity with investigation and remediation of indoor environments and hazardous building materials
Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Team-oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with coworkers
Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
Fundamental knowledge of construction and environmental processes
Qualifications
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
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science/Industrial Hygiene, or related field of study required
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Asbestos Investigator required
NYS DOL – Asbestos Project Designer required
Strong report writing, field coordination and task management skills required
Valid driver's licenserequired
Certified Industrial Hygienist or on track to obtain preferred
OSHA 40 hr. HAZWOPER certification and annual refresher certifications preferred
NYS DOL – Mold Assessor preferred
EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor – New York State Endorsement preferred
SSPC (C3) – Lead Supervisor/Competent Person for Commercial Building/Superstructures preferred
We are VHB!We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiatingemployee experience, which includes:
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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