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.The Team and Job Summary The Project Manager performs and directs professional environmental consulting services for a wide range of industrial, maritime, and commercial clients. The work requires a professional knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of environmental science, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety. An understanding and the ability to utilize pertinent aspects of chemistry, biological sciences and public health that pertain to environmental remediation projects involving lead, asbestos, mold. The ability to recognize and evaluate health hazards associated with catastrophic loss to property caused by storms and flooding and the environmental, health and safety impacts related to chemical releases and oil spills. This position approves and coordinates other 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. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Integrates and collaborates with JS Held team managers to maximize the JS Held footprint and desire to offer comprehensive services to clients. Job Responsibilities
Apply professional environmental science competence with specialized knowledge of chemistry, industrial hygiene, and biological science. Perform as a team leader to resolve client 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 assessments, as well as national certifications.
Collaborates with management team on staffing requirements and provides leadership on multiple projects.
Develops and consistently grows clientele and client relationships.
Performs QA/QC on project reports submitted for review.
Prepares studies and reports following standard format and procedures.
Investigate, measure, and evaluate environmental, health and safety conditions at client and carrying out relevant research, development, planning to complete comprehensive reports for review.
Required Qualifications
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 experience
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Approves time and expenses charged to the Projects managed.
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.
Office or field environment will be where work is performed.
Wet or humid conditions may be encountered during field work with high ambient temperatures in the summer.
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 other 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.
Sitting limited to lunch, breaks and driving.
Several duties performed on foot.
Walking may be back and forth all day long over terrains that range from flat to hilly, rough, and slippery.
Able to carry equipment as much as 40lbs unassisted.
Must be able to use hand and fingers to pick up objects, turn on regulators, insert earplugs, use hand tools.
Push or pull items.
Able to reach above head.
Able to bend at the knee.
Able to climb ladders to reach high areas or down into tanks or excavations.
Able to wear a self- contained breathing apparatus.
Able to squat, kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
Must be able to hear warning signals from vehicles, radio transmissions, alarm bells, air leaks etc.
Able to taste and smell to detect warning properties of hazardous chemicals.
Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.
Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.
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 $75K - $95k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of 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. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein. California residents can click to learn more about the personal information we collect and to learn about additional privacy rights that may be available. Please explore what we’re all about at 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. #LI-RC1DepartmentTechnical Services : EH&S : Industrial Hygiene & the Built EnvironmentEmployment TypeFull TimeMinimum ExperienceExperienced
