Senior Industrial Hygiene/Project Manager (Industrial Hygiene)

Location: New York, NY / Florham Park, NJ; hybrid workplace.

Salary: $55–$75 per hour, commensurate with experience and advanced certifications.

Company

hirify.global and Matrix New World Engineering provide environmental and engineering consulting services, including environmental remediation, urban planning, coastal and marine engineering, sustainable energy, and resource extraction.

What you will do

• Lead complex, high-risk field assignments involving asbestos, lead, mold, noise, chemical air sampling, and other industrial hygiene exposure assessments.
• Serve as lead site technician and client/contractor liaison for large-scale and multi-phase projects, ensuring work follows the approved scope and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and document site investigations, risk assessments, and final clearance inspections with minimal oversight.
• Review field data, photographs, and chain-of-custody forms collected by junior staff for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare technical field reports, data summaries, and regulatory compliance documents for final review.
• Mentor and train junior and mid-level technicians on advanced sampling, abatement procedures, and regulatory interpretation; maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot industrial hygiene equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma required. An AS or BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Safety, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• At least 7 years of dedicated experience performing asbestos, lead paint, mold, and general industrial hygiene field monitoring and inspections.
• Mandatory combination of advanced certifications: NYSDOL Asbestos Project Monitor and Air Sampling Technician, NYSDOL Mold Assessor, NJ/EPA/NY Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector or equivalent advanced accreditation, and NYCDEP Asbestos Investigator. AHERA accreditation is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local industrial hygiene and EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, NYCDEP, and NYSDOL requirements.
• Ability to write clear, technically accurate field reports and mentor junior colleagues.
• Availability for off-hours site coverage and extended shifts as needed.
• Ability to pass a physical exam and receive medical clearance to wear a negative-pressure respirator.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and participation in DOT-regulated random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice to have

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Additional advanced accreditations, such as Asbestos Project Designer or Supervisor.
• Experience in general health and safety oversight beyond regulated building materials or in construction safety management.
• Progress toward a professional certification such as CIH or CSP.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Field-based work supporting environmental remediation and regulated building materials projects in the New York metro area.
• Opportunity to provide technical mentorship and site leadership across complex projects.