Senior Industrial Hygienist
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Regular, Full time
- Job ID 4038
- Additional Locations: Miami Lakes, FL
Terracon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Industrial Hygienist to head our Fort Lauderdale IH/ Asbestos group. The ideal candidate is a market‑proven leader who understands local client needs and can capitalize on opportunities across asbestos, lead, radon, mold, indoor air quality, and noise. You will spearhead technical and fee proposal development for private and municipal clients, respond to RFPs, and mentor a growing team of scientists to support both regional and national accounts.
- Lead, mentor, and expand a team of industrial hygiene scientists and technicians.
- Develop and deliver technical and fee proposals for private and municipal clients.
- Respond to RFPs and bid packages for local and national accounts.
- Oversee field investigations and laboratory analyses for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, IAQ, and noise projects.
- Maintain strong client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for key accounts.
- Identify market opportunities and drive business development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards.
- Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in industrial hygiene.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in industrial hygiene, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Asbestos certifications for inspector, supervisor (including NIOSH 582) - required; management planner, desired s.
- Professional certification (CIH, CPH, FLAC, or equivalent) desired
- Demonstrated success in business development and proposal writing.
- Extensive knowledge with certifications, as appropriate, for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, IAQ, and noise assessment methods.
- Experience managing projects for both private and municipal clients.
- Strong written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with industry software (e.g., EHS, GIS, data analysis tools).
- Ability to obtain and maintain required state licenses and certifications.
- Willingness to travel within South Florida and occasional national sites.
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.