Managing Consultant, Industrial Hygiene (EHS) - California

Ready to lead safety innovation for some of the world’s most dynamic companies? At ERM—the global leader in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) consulting—you’ll partner with industry giants in tech, biotech, manufacturing, energy, and chemicals to solve their most critical safety and sustainability challenges. Why This Role Matters ERM’s rapidly growing EHS team is the largest dedicated group of professionals worldwide.
As a Managing Consultant, Industrial Hygiene (EHS) - California within the Southern California area (Los Angeles, Orange County, Anaheim, etc.), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping strategies that protect people, ensure compliance, and advance sustainability goals for Fortune 500 organizations.
Your leadership will help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and achieve operational excellence. What Your Impact Is * Drive innovative health and safety programs that set industry benchmarks. * Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning EHS initiatives with business objectives. * Mentor and develop emerging professionals, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. * Build lasting client relationships that lead to repeat business and long-term partnerships. What You’ll Bring Required: * Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree. * 4+ years of relevant experience ideally within technology, biotech, manufacturing, energy, or chemicals. * Experience managing EHS or technical consulting projects, including scope definition, resource planning, field coordination, and client engagement. * Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensure quality deliverables, and maintain alignment with regulatory and client requirements. * Strong knowledge of California and federal EHS regulations. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. * Ability to travel within Southern California and occasionally beyond. * Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area. * This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred: * Master's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree. * Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, or equivalent). * Experience managing teams, budgets, and complex projects. Key Responsibilities * Develop and implement innovative safety programs, to help our growing local and global clients address a wide array of Safety challenges including: Auditing/Assessments, Behavior-Based Safety, Biohazards/Biosafety, Chemical or Lab Safety, Data Analysis, Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Laser Safety, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Process Safety Assessments, Safety Process Improvement, Radiation Safety. * Conduct audits, assessments, and data analysis to identify risks and deliver actionable solutions. * Provide training and coaching to improve client safety performance. * Collaborate with executives to integrate EHS strategies into core business objectives. * Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of continuous learning. * Ensure quality and compliance across all project deliverables. For the Managing Consultant, Industrial Hygiene (EHS) - California position, the anticipated annual base pay is $103,872 – $130,886 USD.
Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.
In some cases, pay may fall outside this range.
This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career.
We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients.
Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.
We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
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