Office Manager / Project Director - Industrial Hygiene

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Director / Office Manager to lead and grow our Industrial Hygiene & Built Environment practice in Arizona. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced environmental or industrial hygiene professional who combines strong technical expertise with proven project delivery, team leadership, and operational management skills.

You will be responsible for overseeing office operations, managing project execution, developing client relationships, and mentoring staff, while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across all service lines.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Arizona office, ensuring efficient project delivery, resource allocation, and financial performance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team.
• Establish and maintain a high-performance culture focused on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, including business development and market expansion.
• Support planned and emergent assignments.

Project Management & Delivery

• Oversee and manage multiple environmental and industrial hygiene projects from proposal through completion.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of services including asbestos, lead, mold, IAQ, and industrial hygiene assessments.
• Review technical reports, data, and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and profitability.

Technical Oversight

• Provide senior-level technical guidance on:• Asbestos and lead-based paint assessments
• Mold and moisture investigations
• Indoor air quality (IAQ) and Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) evaluations
• Industrial hygiene sampling and exposure assessments

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, ADEQ).
• Oversee field activities including sampling protocols, site investigations, remediation monitoring, and clearance testing.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and contract negotiations.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all projects and operations comply with applicable regulations and internal standards.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, including adherence to OSHA and company protocols.

Required

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in environmental consulting or industrial hygiene, including project leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, teams, and client relationships.
• Strong technical expertise in:• Asbestos surveys (AHERA, NESHAP)
• Lead-based paint assessments (EPA/HUD)
• Mold and IAQ investigations
• Industrial hygiene evaluations

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and priorities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred

• Industry-relevant certifications such as:• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• AHERA Asbestos Inspector
• EPA/AZ Lead Inspector or Risk Assessor
• Mold-related training or certifications (e.g. CMC)
• Indoor Environmental Quality training or certifications (e.g. CIEC)
• Industrial Hygiene training or certifications (e.g. CIH, CSP)

• Experience in office or regional operations management.
• Business development and client acquisition experience.
• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing junior staff.

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 $130,000.00 - $170,000.00. 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.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. 

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered 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 a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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