Senior Consultant, Industrial Hygienist

Location

Aurora, IL / Chicagoland (Field-Based)

Department

Indoor Science

Reports To

President

FLSA Status

Exempt ($85,000.00 to $110,000.00)

Employment Status

Full Time

Position Summary

The Senior Consultant, Industrial Hygienist is a full-time, exempt professional who independently manages projects from proposal through field execution, reporting, and client follow-up. Exercising discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance, the Senior Consultant, Industrial Hygienist owns client relationships, determines appropriate sampling strategies and methodologies, evaluates field conditions against applicable regulatory standards, and develops practical recommendations for clients. This is a high-autonomy consulting role for someone who wants to manage projects independently, grow within a respected indoor air quality and industrial hygiene consulting platform, and, as the role matures, mentor junior staff and support business development. As an individual contributor, the Senior Consultant, Industrial Hygienist's primary duty is the performance of technical field and office work directly related to the company's general business operations.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

Project & Client Management

• Manage projects from proposal development through field execution, reporting, recommendations, and follow-up.
• Communicate service options, findings, limitations, and recommendations to clients with technical accuracy, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
• Support client relationship development, repeat work, and cross-selling across Indoor Science service lines.

Asbestos Inspections & Sampling

• Conduct asbestos building inspections in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Perform asbestos air sampling and clearance-related services within the scope of applicable licensing and project requirements.

Indoor Air Quality & Microbial / Moisture Investigations

• Assess indoor environmental quality and occupational health concerns in offices, schools, homes, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and industrial sites.
• Conduct microbial / moisture intrusion investigations, protocols, and clearance tests, including moisture mapping, IR scans, and air/surface sampling, with data interpretation and recommendations for corrective action.

Occupational Exposure Monitoring

• Evaluate industrial environments using area and personal monitoring strategies for contaminants such as RCS, particulates, VOCs, and other occupational exposure concerns.
• Interpret sampling and measurement results, compare findings to applicable regulatory standards or recognized guidance, and develop practical recommendations.

Reporting, Equipment & Compliance

• Prepare high-quality written deliverables, including technical reports, sketches, drawings, remediation protocols, project specifications, and closeout documentation.
• Maintain, calibrate, and care for field instruments, sampling pumps, and other equipment.

Mentorship & Growth (as role grows)

• Mentor junior staff, support QA/QC review, and help strengthen field methodology and reporting standards.

Required Qualifications

Education

• [Not specified in source posting - recommend confirming, e.g., Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental science, occupational health, or related field preferred]

Licenses, Certifications & Registrations

• Illinois Asbestos Building Inspector license required.
• Illinois Asbestos Air Sampling Professional license required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant consulting experience in asbestos inspections, indoor air quality assessments, microbial / moisture intrusion investigations, and occupational exposure monitoring.
• Experience developing mold remediation protocols, post-remediation verification plans, or remediation scope recommendations.
• Experience with RCS, VOC, particulate, metals, or other occupational exposure monitoring projects.
• Ability to independently manage field work, client communication, sampling strategy, chain-of-custody documentation, and written reports.
• Working knowledge of IICRC (S-500, 520, 700), OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, IDPH, ASHRAE, and other industry-recognized best practices relevant to industrial hygiene and IAQ consulting.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to produce clear, defensible client-ready reports.
• Professional presence, customer service orientation, and ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• General computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and report writing workflows.
• Physically able to crawl, climb, use ladders, carry equipment, and walk on uneven surfaces as required for field assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Illinois Led Inspector and/or Illinois Lead Risk Assessor license preferred; Lead Risk Assessor strongly preferred.
• Illinois Radon Measurement Professional or Radon Measurement Technician license preferred.
• CIH, PE, CSP, CHMM, CIEC, CMC, or similar professional credential preferred but not required.
• Experience with building envelope assessments including roof / facade leakage investigations, or HVAC / ventilation assessments.
• Experience preparing asbestos abatement specifications, project designs, or contractor bid documents.
• Experience mentoring junior consultants or reviewing technical reports.
• Existing client relationships or business development interest is a plus, but not required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirement

Frequency

Notes / Weight

Sitting

[ ] Rarely [ X ] Sometimes [ ] Often [ ] Constantly

Report writing

Standing / Walking

[ ] Rarely [ ] Sometimes [ X ] Often [ ] Constantly

Lifting / Carrying

[ ] Rarely [ ] Sometimes [ X ] Often [ ] Constantly

Up to 40 lbs. (equipment)

Reaching / Bending

[ ] Rarely [ ] Sometimes [ X ] Often [ ] Constantly

Climbing / Crawling / Ladder Use

[ ] Rarely [ ] Sometimes [ X ] Often [ ] Constantly

Attics, crawlspaces, roofs

Fine Motor / Typing

[ ] Rarely [ X ] Sometimes [ ] Often [ ] Constantly

Field data & report writing

Driving

[ ] Rarely [ ] Sometimes [ X ] Often [ ] Constantly

Travel between client sites

Exposure to Hazards

[ ] Rarely [ ] Sometimes [ X ] Often [ ] Constantly

Asbestos, mold, dust, VOCs (with appropriate PPE)

Work Environment

[ X ] Indoor office environment | [ X ] Outdoor / field work | [ X ] Travel required to local client site visits

Schedule

[ X ] Standard business hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm), with flexibility to coordinate around project and client

Supervisory Responsibilities

[ X ] This position has NO direct supervisory responsibility, though the role mentors junior consultants and supports QA/QC review as it grows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, licenses, credentials, and role fit.
• Vehicle stipend.
• Health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling, including the ability to manage your own vacation calendar in coordination with project needs.
• Technical mentorship and methodology support from CIHs and senior consultants.
• Back-office support for scheduling, pricing, billing, collections, and project coordination.
• Opportunities for advancement into senior technical, client development, and leadership responsibilities.