Operations Manager

Hazardous Materials (Industrial Hygiene) – US

Are you ready to lead operational excellence and help drive organizational success as a key member of our leadership team? If you’re passionate about optimizing processes, improving performance, and making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher‑performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At Pinchin, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

In the Hazardous Materials (Industrial Hygiene) department, our work empowers clients to make informed, confident decisions about building safety, property acquisitions, redevelopment, and contaminated site management. This role supports that mission by ensuring our teams deliver accurate, timely insights that protect health and reduce risk. Together, we create safer environments, guide responsible development, and contribute to healthier communities.

• Responsible for the overall financial performance of the department, including ensuring budgets are prepared meeting KPI’s and staff utilization targets.
• Ensure project managers deliver high‑quality management, administrative, and technical services, and coach employees when improvement is needed.
• Lead all Industrial Hygiene staff and ensure operational effectiveness.
• Develop the annual business plan and execute strategies that support the assigned business unit, including maintaining a strong industry presence, building client relationships, staying knowledgeable about Pinchin’s services, managing staffing and workforce needs, and ensuring effective onboarding and ongoing staff training.
• Perform project management and/or client management duties as appropriate.
• Represent the company in high‑level negotiations, professional meetings, contract discussions, and business engagements as needed.
• Meet regularly with the team to review budgets, workloads, field activities, procedures, and to identify and address issues or concerns.
• Provide direct supervision to assigned staff, ensuring engagement through effective performance management, coaching, training, and career development.
• Lead by example, demonstrating and reinforcing Pinchin’s Core Values and desired culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is an asset.
• 10+ years of IH industry experience, preferably in Michigan and other Midwest states.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including both field and office environments.
• A track record of managing budgets, meeting financial goals, and tracking KPIs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Robust writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to read technical specifications, drawings, and reports.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle. Work‑related travel is compensated.

Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information on the application process.

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

Pinchin offers a comprehensive benefit package, including a Health Savings…