Senior Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Senior Industrial Hygienist - Chicago, IL
My client, a environmental and industrial hygiene consulting firm, is continuing its strategic growth in the Chicago market and is seeking a Senior Industrial Hygienist.
The firm is known for delivering high-quality work while maintaining a collaborative, personable culture. With a strong backlog and consistent project pipeline, this role offers stability without the pressure of required business development.
Responsibilities
- Manage industrial hygiene and environmental projects from proposal through completion (scope, schedule, budget, client coordination)
- Conduct and oversee exposure assessments, air monitoring, and hazard evaluations
- Review technical deliverables including reports, sampling results, and compliance documentation
- Lead and mentor junior staff and field teams
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Ensure projects meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and deadlines
- Support client relationships and contribute to overall project success
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field
- Active CIH license in Illinois - required
- Proven experience managing industrial hygiene/environmental health projects
- Strong leadership and communication skills with experience overseeing teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulations
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
- Flexible work schedule supporting work-life balance
- No expectation for business development - strong, consistent backlog of work
- Stable, growing company that has more than doubled in size while maintaining culture
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, retirement)
- Strong long-term career growth opportunities
This is a great fit for a Senior Industrial Hygienist seeking a stable, flexible environment with strong leadership and consistent project flow.
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