Geosyntec prides itself in hiring the most highly qualified professionals who have a diverse skill set, an advanced innovative mindset, and can effectively develop forward-thinking ideas. We are seeking a Senior Health and Safety Consultant in our Maryland Branch to help us grow our practice, manage client development for safety and industrial hygiene projects. You must have an entrepreneurial attitude, and enthusiasm for supporting business development and technical efforts to expand Geosyntec’s market share. This position supports the creation and implementation of new strategies by providing strategic solutions to our clients’ most complex problems. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional, and governmental clients.

Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Task and project management, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability including planning and implementing health, safety and industrial hygiene projects.
• Deliver and implement written safety program components, procedures, policies, and plans for client projects and facilities.
• Study and assess personnel exposure risk under various industrial and construction settings.
• Assist in the review, development, and deployment of project-specific health and safety plans and other documentation.
• Support clients in identifying and mitigating health and safety hazards and issues related to their business, as well as conforming to applicable federal/state/provincial/local requirements and industry best practices.
• Perform on-site technical support activities of project operations, including the performance of site visits and compliance audits.
• Provide health, safety, and industrial hygiene subject matter expertise.
• Manage multiple projects within the scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensuring quality standards on project deliverables.
• Manage the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management.
• Effectively steward and build client relationships to repeat business.
• Developing business opportunities with new and existing clients and preparing associated proposals.
• Actively participate in professional societies, conferences, and meetings to further continue professional development and increase the visibility of the firm to potential clients and recruits.
• Prepare technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, and specifications.
• Fieldwork and overnight travel will also be necessary.

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and mentoring tasks.

Here are some other things you should know about a typical practitioner position with Geosyntec:

• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 30%
• Overnight travel: Up to 30%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety, industrial hygiene, public health, environmental science, environmental engineering, biology or other applicable related degree. (required)
• Advanced degree. (preferred)
• Certified Safety Professional (required)
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (required)

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 10 years of experience of direct health and safety consulting experience including hazard identification and controls and chemical/environmental exposure assessments and mitigation. (required)
• Experience planning and performing compliance audits and gap assessments for Federal and State OSHA compliance, third-party standards, manufacturers requirements, and generally accepted best practices. (required)
• Experience managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. (required)
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing Firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting

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