Sr Project Manager Industrial Hygiene

Posting Details

• Date Posted: 1/7/2026
• Posting End Date: 1/11/2026
• Location:
  
  98-Non-Contract
• City:
  Chicago
• State: IL
• Country:
  United States of America
• Category:
  Professionals
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Salary Mid Point: $
• Salary Range: $91,021.00 – $

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Metra s Safety and Environmental Compliance Department is responsible for the implementation, oversight and coordination of the agency s passenger and employee safety programs. In addition to safety programs, the department oversees rail safety education and outreach programs and emergency evacuation training for first responders. The department is also responsible for reporting railroad incident and accident data to federal and state regulatory agencies.

The department s environmental compliance function includes inspection and testing for environmental safety (air quality, hazardous materials storage, etc.) at Metra-controlled facilities. The department also oversees environmental mitigation, employee training and the agency s hazardous waste disposal program.

Reporting to the Director Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Compliance, the Sr Project Manager Industrial Hygiene will coordinate staff and contractors to manage industrial hygiene projects; ensure compliance for federal, state, and local requirements; lead and manage efforts to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control chemical, physical and biological hazards; develop assessment strategies; implement monitoring evaluations; analyze work place exposure potentials, evaluate data, and recommend actions to reduce hazardous air and material exposures and other potential work place hazards.

The primary duties include:
Manage and perform projects to evaluate and control employee and passenger exposures to hazardous chemicals, physical or biological agents; conduct field inspections and audits to assess regulatory compliance; identify and report issues; and advise engineering and construction staff of any industrial hygiene related deficiencies. Oversee vendor activities; review proposals, approve invoices, ensure entry into enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to track work orders;

manage project within approved budget; monitor efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and recommend improvements. Provide complex administrative support for industrial hygiene service contracts; develop cost estimates, contract specifications, and establish scope of services for request for proposals (RFPs). Review construction plans for new agency projects to assess and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and industrial hygiene best practices;

and recommend changes as needed. Manage and coordinate agency procedures for chemical, physical, and biological hazards and controls, including maintaining and updating the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system. Coordinate team s day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment.

Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.