Asbestos & Industrial Hygiene Group Manager - North Florida

Asbestos & Industrial Hygiene Group Manager - North Florida (Leadership Role)

Jacksonville | Gainesville | Tallahassee | North Florida / Panhandle

A major nationwide engineering & environmental consulting firm is expanding its Industrial Hygiene & Hazardous Materials practice across North Florida , and we are seeking an experienced leader to head the regional Asbestos & Industrial Hygiene Group .

This is a high-visibility leadership position within a large, well-resourced organization known for its technical depth, long-standing client base, and strong operational support. The successful candidate will guide a growing team, shape the business strategy for the North Florida market, and oversee delivery of complex IH and hazardous materials projects across a wide portfolio.

About the Role

As Group Manager, you will:

• Oversee a multidisciplinary team delivering asbestos, mold, IAQ, lead-based paint, and hazardous building materials assessments.

• Lead field investigations, IH sampling programs, exposure assessments, and abatement oversight for buildings and infrastructure throughout North Florida.

• Review and approve technical reports, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

• Mentor junior and mid-level staff, driving professional development and technical excellence.

• Partner with the regional leadership team to create annual business and operational plans.

• Support proposal development, project scoping, pricing strategy, and client presentations.

• Engage in client relationship management and business development efforts to expand the practice.

• Guide daily operations: safety, staffing, workload forecasting, quality assurance, and financial performance metrics.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Leadership position in a large, nationally recognized consulting organization

• A growing Industrial Hygiene practice with strong existing clients and exceptional corporate resources

• Ability to shape the future of the group in Jacksonville, Gainesville, the Panhandle, and surrounding regions

• Direct collaboration with senior leadership and technical experts

• A stable backlog of environmental, hazardous materials, and building science projects

• Long-term career advancement potential within a major corporation

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Safety, or similar

• 7+ years of asbestos/industrial hygiene experience

• AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector certification

• Strong understanding of EPA, OSHA, and Florida regulations related to asbestos, LBP, mold, and hazardous materials

• Experience conducting mold/IAQ assessments, IH sampling, and exposure evaluations

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Valid driver's license

Preferred

• CIH, CSP, or Florida Asbestos Consultant (LAC)

• EPA Lead-Based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor

• AHERA Project Designer or Management Planner

• Florida Mold Assessor

• Radon Measurement Technician/Specialist

How to Apply

If you'd like to confidentially discuss this leadership opportunity in North Florida, please reach out directly.
We are actively interviewing and moving quickly.