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Senior Hazardous Materials Professional

Fuss & O'Neill
$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 / yr
paid time off, remote work
United States, Connecticut, New Haven
59 Elm Street (Show on map)
Jun 18, 2026
Description Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That's what it takes to work at Fuss & O'Neill - because that's what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we've prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you've found your future. At Fuss & O'Neill, we're passionate about creating safe, sustainable, and resilient communities. As a multidisciplinary engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm, we empower our employees to solve complex challenges while advancing their careers in a collaborative and people-first culture. We are seeking a Senior Hazardous Materials Professional to join our growing Environmental team in New Haven, Connecticut. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead complex hazardous building materials, industrial hygiene, and occupational health and safety projects while serving as a technical mentor and trusted advisor to clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, staff development, business growth, and the continued expansion of our Hazardous Materials practice throughout Connecticut and the Northeast. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for complex hazardous building material, industrial hygiene, and occupational health and safety assessment projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams through project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance. Develop and oversee sampling strategies, field investigation plans, and data collection methodologies. Conduct and direct complex field assessments involving hazardous materials, indoor environmental quality, occupational exposures, and regulatory compliance. Review and interpret historical environmental and industrial hygiene data to identify risks, data gaps, and project recommendations. Provide technical review and quality assurance for environmental and personal sampling programs. Establish and maintain quality control procedures for field instrumentation, monitoring equipment, and data collection processes. Serve as a subject matter expert for clients, staff, and stakeholders on hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, and regulatory requirements. Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans while maintaining accountability for project profitability and client satisfaction. Foster and maintain strong client relationships and support business development initiatives. Ensure adherence to corporate health, safety, quality, and risk management programs. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field. 12+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience. Professional certifications related to asbestos, lead, and OSHA compliance. Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, hazardous materials, and occupational health regulations. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams. Strong technical report writing, communication, and client management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software such as Deltek. Ability to travel up to 20% for client meetings, site visits, and business development activities. Experience serving as a technical lead or team leader within an environmental consulting environment. Existing relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and industry partners throughout Connecticut and the Northeast. Experience mentoring and developing technical staff. This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds-collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery. Why You'll Love Working with Us Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy. Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth. Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy. Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges. Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings. The range posted here represents the range of salaries associated with the specific experience listed. Actual individual compensation is commensurate with relevant experience, education and certifications. Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O'Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program. #LI-AS1 About Fuss & O'Neill Fuss & O'Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients' evolving needs. Our hiring process Stage 1: Applied Stage 2: Initial Screening Stage 3: 1st Interview Stage 4: Offer Stage 5: Hired