Industrial Hygiene Operations Manager

True Environmental
Florham Park, NJ
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior environmental professionals with operational leadership experience who can manage complex field teams and ensure regulatory compliance.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 15+ years in environmental consulting and 10+ years in operational leadership roles
    — “15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, A/E/C, or relevant industry.”
  • Individuals with proven track records in managing EHS project portfolios and field teams
    — “Manage day-to-day operations of the Industrial Hygiene practice, including resource planning, staff utilization, project schedules, and budget compliance.”
  • Professionals who can balance technical innovation with operational efficiency and client satisfaction
    — “Champion operational efficiency, health and safety standards, and technical rigor across all active field sites and project locations.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of client interaction and issue resolution, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
    — “Serve as an operational point of contact for active clients, ensuring complete satisfaction with services and proactively resolving service or performance issues.”
  • Candidates should be prepared for multi-disciplinary field team management and complex project oversight.
    — “Strong background in managing project P&Ls, operational logistics, utilization metrics, and multi-disciplinary field teams.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in leading high-quality technical output and managing field operations.
    — “Direct the assignment of project resources, monitoring team workflows to maintain high-quality technical output.”
  • Emphasize your ability to mentor and lead junior and intermediate staff effectively.
    — “Mentor and develop junior and intermediate technical staff and project managers.”
  • Demonstrate your expertise in OSHA regulations and environmental health standards.
    — “Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, indoor air quality standards, hazardous materials management, industrial exposure limits, and current industry trends.”
  • Include examples of senior technical reviews and regulatory compliance deliverables in your resume.
    — “Conduct senior technical reviews of reports, sampling plans, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance deliverables.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • high-quality delivery across EHS and Industrial Hygiene project portfolios
  • overseeing project management teams to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule
  • championing operational efficiency and technical rigor
  • mentoring and developing junior and intermediate technical staff
Typical background
15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, A/E/C, or relevant industry10+ years of operational leadership, project management, and staff management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementOperations ManagementStaff ManagementResource PlanningBudget ComplianceHealth And Safety StandardsTechnical LeadershipTeam BuildingMentorshipTechnical Review Of Reports

Preferred

Certified Industrial Hygienist (cih)Certified Safety Professional (csp)

Stack & domain

Industrial HygieneOccupational Health & SafetyEnvironmental HealthEngineeringProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteOperations Management SoftwareLeadershipTechnical RigorCollaborationTeam BuildingMentorshipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCertified Industrial Hygienist (cih)Certified Safety Professional (csp)Environmental RemediationUrban PlanningSustainable EnergyResource ExtractionWorker Safety

About the role

Original posting from True Environmental via Lever

Matrix New World Engineering, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. Explore further at www.MWNE.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities. 

What You'll Do:

  • Working with the Senior Vice President – Environmental Services, support the development and lead the execution of operational strategy to ensure high-quality delivery across EHS and Industrial Hygiene project portfolios.
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the Industrial Hygiene practice, including resource planning, staff utilization, project schedules, and budget compliance.
  • Oversee project management teams to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and aligned with client quality standards.
  • Serve as an operational point of contact for active clients, ensuring complete satisfaction with services and proactively resolving service or performance issues.
  • Champion operational efficiency, health and safety standards, and technical rigor across all active field sites and project locations.
  • Direct the assignment of project resources, monitoring team workflows to maintain high-quality technical output.
  • Provide senior technical leadership and execution on complex Industrial Hygiene, exposure assessment, and environmental health projects.
  • Reinforce collaboration and team building, demonstrate commitment to technical innovation, and motivate team members to foster an engaging work culture.
  • Monitor and promote environmental health and worker safety across all operational practices.
  • Mentor and develop junior and intermediate technical staff and project managers.
  • Conduct senior technical reviews of reports, sampling plans, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance deliverables.
  • All other related operational duties as required.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.
  • 15+ years of experience in environmental consulting, A/E/C, or relevant industry.
  • 10+ years of operational leadership, project management, and staff management experience in EHS or Industrial Hygiene services.
  • Strong background in managing project P&Ls, operational logistics, utilization metrics, and multi-disciplinary field teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and standard operations management software.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential preferred.
  • Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, indoor air quality standards, hazardous materials management, industrial exposure limits, and current industry trends.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with operational teams, field personnel, leadership, and regulatory agencies
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to oversee complex operational workflows and competing project deadlines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Source: True Environmental careers (Lever)

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