Senior Consultant Industrial Hygiene

Senior Consultant Industrial Hygienist

Location

Aurora IL / Chicagoland (Field-Based)

Department

Indoor Science

Reports To

President

FLSA Status

Exempt ($85000.00 to $110000.00)

Employment Status

Full Time

Company Overview

Indoor Science is an industrial hygiene and indoor air quality consulting firm founded in 2004 by Ian Cull PE CIH. The company supports clients across hazardous material surveys exposure monitoring indoor air quality assessments microbial and moisture intrusion investigations and building science-related consulting. Our clients include owners and developers property and facility managers tenants insurers general contractors specialty contractors and residential clients. Based in Aurora Illinois our team combines technical credibility with strong operational support giving consultants the autonomy to manage their own projects and client relationships while having access to senior technical resources.

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 Hygienists primary duty is the performance of technical field and office work directly related to the companys 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. Bachelors 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 drivers 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-) 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 (MonFri 8am5pm) 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Indoor Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We value technical excellence professionalism integrity and a client-first mindset.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources at

Education

• Bachelors Degree Preferred

Background Check & Screening Process

• This position X is / is not subject to a pre-employment background check.
• This position X is / is not subject to a pre-employment drug screen.