Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 sign-on bonus available based on qualifications, licensing, and directly related asbestos, lead, and industrial hygiene project management experience. Bonus payout terms and eligibility requirements apply.
About the Company
Carnow, Conibear & Associates (Carnow Conibear) is a trusted leader in environmental, health, and safety consulting with more than 50 years of experience serving public and private sector clients. Our team is committed to delivering science-based solutions, technical excellence, and high-quality client service that protects both people and the environment.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Industrial Hygiene to lead projects within our Asbestos and Lead Department. This position is ideal for a highly skilled professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by meaningful field work, project leadership, and technical problem-solving.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will manage complex industrial hygiene projects, support client relationships, oversee project and field staff, manage project financial performance, and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all phases of industrial hygiene projects to ensure timeliness, QA/QC standards, client satisfaction, and profitability
- Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and project financial performance
- Supervise, mentor, and develop project managers, inspectors, and field staff
- Manage staff workloads, scheduling, performance, and resource allocation across multiple projects
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities within the department
- Conduct asbestos investigations, including inspections and sampling
- Oversee on-site asbestos abatement projects and provide contractor management
- Conduct air monitoring and sampling during abatement or environmental projects
- Perform lead inspections, risk assessments, and clearance sampling
- Conduct mold evaluations and prepare associated reports
- Develop and review asbestos and lead Project Designs
- Prepare technical reports, findings, and regulatory deliverables
- Provide field oversight, project documentation, and quality assurance
- Support department leadership in strategic planning, staff development, and workflow coordination
- Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services and project growth
Qualifications
- IDPH Professional Asbestos and Lead licenses preferred (Inspector, Risk Assessor, Project Designer, Project Manager)
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or related field preferred
- 7+ years of experience in asbestos, lead, or related industrial hygiene project work, including project management and staff supervision
- Demonstrated experience managing, mentoring, and developing technical and field staff
- Experience managing project budgets, forecasting project costs, and maintaining profitability targets
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (IDPH, EPA, OSHA, HUD)
- Experience in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication
- Excellent report writing, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to lead field teams and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and ability to travel locally
Preferred Skills
- Experience overseeing abatement contractors and field staff
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage high-volume, fast-paced project workloads
- Familiarity with digital inspection tools, environmental software, or mobile field reporting
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple direct reports
- Proven ability to balance client expectations, project budgets, and staff development
What We Offer
- $7,500 sign-on bonus based on experience, qualifications, and applicable licenses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off and company holidays
- Mileage reimbursement for business travel
- Professional development, training, and licensing support
- Opportunity to work on impactful environmental health and safety projects with a respected industry leader
Senior Project Manager - Industrial Hygiene in Chicago at Carnow, Conibear & Assoc., Ltd.
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