Senior Project Manager

Are you an experienced Industrial Hygiene professional looking to lead impactful projects while helping grow an established practice? Apex Companies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Industrial Hygiene team in Rockville, MD.

In this role, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of Industrial Hygiene and hazardous materials projects for commercial, industrial, municipal, and federal clients throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. From asbestos and lead inspections to indoor air quality investigations, mold assessments, and traditional Industrial Hygiene services, you'll oversee projects from proposal through completion while partnering with clients to solve complex environmental and occupational health challenges.

You'll join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, client service, and professional growth, with the opportunity to shape your own career while working alongside experienced professionals across Apex's national network.

Your Responsibilities as a Senior Project Manager

• Manage multiple Industrial Hygiene and hazardous materials projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Apex's high standards for quality.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, developing trusted relationships through exceptional communication, technical expertise, and responsive service.
• Lead projects involving:
  • Asbestos inspections, management planning, and consulting
  • Lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments
  • Mold investigations and remediation oversight
  • Indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments
  • Industrial Hygiene services including noise monitoring, ventilation evaluations, and personal exposure monitoring
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, proposals, and work plans while monitoring project performance from kickoff through completion.
• Review technical reports, project deliverables, and regulatory documentation to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Coordinate project staffing, subcontractors, and internal resources to successfully deliver multiple concurrent projects.
• Mentor and support project managers, scientists, and field staff by providing technical guidance and encouraging professional development.
• Conduct occasional site visits throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region for senior-level inspections, quality assurance, client meetings, and project planning.
• Collaborate with Industrial Hygiene professionals and technical experts across Apex's offices to deliver innovative solutions and share best practices.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support new project opportunities by consistently delivering outstanding service and technical expertise.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on every project.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of consulting experience managing Industrial Hygiene and hazardous materials projects.
• Professional certification such as CIH, CSP, or other relevant credentials is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, indoor air quality, and traditional Industrial Hygiene practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, proposals, subcontractors, and technical deliverables.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects while balancing changing priorities and client expectations.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff within a collaborative consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience with Deltek Vision and CRM platforms is a plus.
• Ability to travel approximately5–10% throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.

Why You'll Love Working for Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental insurance.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match and tuition assistance.
• Cross-training and opportunities to work on a variety of environmental projects.
• Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
• Opportunities for continued technical and professional development.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the best and brightest professionals in the environmental industry.
• Join a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the United States.

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Req ID: 11847