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Senior Environmental Industrial Hygienist

The Vertex Companies, LLC

Columbia, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$79,000–$216,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Columbia, MD
POSTED
5 days ago

Description

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do and deliver meaningful impact.

 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and driven Environmental Industrial Hygienist / Project Manager to join our Industrial Hygiene team. This is a client-facing, leadership-track role for someone with strong technical industrial hygiene experience who can manage projects, support clients, and contribute as a key technical resource across a variety of engagements.

In this role, you will anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace environmental hazards across a variety of industrial and healthcare environments. You will serve as a technical lead and project manager, supporting complex client engagements while helping to develop junior staff and expand service offerings within the region.

This position is well suited for individuals who want to play an important role in project execution, client support, and team collaboration, and are looking to transition into a senior leadership role within an established and growing consulting practice. This role offers the opportunity to work across industrial and healthcare environments while building depth in both technical industrial hygiene and client-facing consulting.

Core Responsibilities

Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members 

  • Manage and support industrial hygiene projects from scoping through execution and reporting 
  • Conduct and oversee exposure assessments, investigations, and sampling activities 
  • Develop and implement sampling strategies based on project scope and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.) 
  • Evaluate workplace environments for chemical, physical, and biological hazards and recommend appropriate control measures 
  • Interpret and apply OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards to support client compliance 
  • Support occupational health and safety (OSH) compliance initiatives, including in healthcare environments 
  • Provide consulting support for healthcare clients, including infection control risk assessments (ICRA), ST-108 compliance, and Joint Commission readiness initiatives 
  • Support physical environment consulting for healthcare facilities, including regulatory and accreditation-related assessments 
  • Perform and oversee environmental monitoring activities, including air, noise, and water sampling, and support water quality and Legionella risk management programs 
  • Apply knowledge of asbestos, lead, and mold in support of inspections, sampling activities, and coordination of remediation or abatement projects 
  • Serve as a key point of contact for clients on assigned projects, supporting communication, coordination, and deliverables 
  • Prepare and review technical reports, ensuring quality and accuracy 
  • Assist with identifying opportunities to support existing clients with additional services 
  • Mentor and support junior staff in field activities and project execution 
  • Contribute to project coordination, workflow improvements, and team support initiatives 
  • Maintain accurate field documentation, project records, and deliverables 
  • Ability and willingness to travel regionally, with occasional national travel, including overnight or extended assignments as needed

Operations

  • Be aware of and work in a manner that supports the organization’s vision and defined business objectives
  • Conduct self and collaborate with others in working toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects
  • Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (cooperate with any suggested project assignments outside of original assigned practice area) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
  • Complete daily tasks consistently

 

Qualifications & Competencies

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health, or environmental consulting, a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or 8 years of related experience and no degree.
  • Experience conducting field sampling, exposure assessments, and workplace evaluations 
  • Strong understanding of industrial hygiene principles and field sampling methods
  • Working knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements 
  • Familiarity with industrial hygiene equipment, including air sampling pumps, noise dosimeters, and direct-reading instruments 
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly present findings to clients
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a client-focused environment 
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic data management 
  • Proven track record of independent work product production, project management, communication, and coordination with other team members
  • Demonstrated management skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or progress toward certification 
  • Experience supporting healthcare environments and regulatory compliance initiatives 
  • Experience with water quality programs, including Legionella risk management and ST-108 implementation 
  • HAZWOPER 40-Hour certification and medical monitoring in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 
  • Experience mentoring junior staff, managing projects, and contributing to team or program development efforts 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk job sites during inspections, including uneven terrain, and climb ladders to access and evaluate roofs and rooftop equipment
  • Ability to carry field testing equipment weighing up to 30 pounds on a regular basis
  • Participation in the VERTEX medical monitoring program is required for applicable project work, including medical/physical exams, respiratory protection fit testing, and PPE training
  • Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, remediation projects, or other tasks involving potential exposure risks
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
 
We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.
 
Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees).
 
At The Vertex Companies,  our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire’s starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the  time of hire and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long-term opportunity.
 
The pay range for this role is:
$79,000.00 - $216,000.00 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria)
$73,000.00 - $198,000.00 USD annually (Geographical Tier B - Sample Locations: Baltimore, Chicago, Anchorage, Portland)
 
At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education—helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.
 
 

Notice to Third Party Agencies:


Please note that The Vertex Companies employs a fully staffed recruiting team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.

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