Certified Industrial Hygienist
The Copper River Family of CompaniesSummary
Coho Construction Management is seeking an experienced Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to join their team. This remote position involves identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace health risks on active construction sites nationwide. Responsibilities include conducting exposure assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, etc.), developing control programs, and providing employee training. Frequent travel to project sites is required.
Required Skills
Details
- Experience Required
- 3+ years
- Education Required
- Bachelor's
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
Description
Coho Construction Management is seeking an experienced Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to identify, evaluate, and control workplace conditions that may pose health risks to employees and subcontractors based in Chantilly, VA. The CIH will conduct exposure assessments, ensure compliance with occupational health regulations, and design programs to protect worker health and safety across our active construction sites and project locations.
This position is considered remote. Frequent travel to project sites nationwide required (may include multi-day or extended trips)
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Conduct workplace exposure assessments for chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards (air sampling, noise monitoring, radiation surveys, etc.)
- Interpret monitoring data against OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs), and other applicable standards
- Develop and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) programs to reduce employee exposure
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local occupational health regulations (OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, and similar agencies)
- Write technical reports, exposure assessments, and compliance documentation
- Develop and deliver employee training on hazard communication, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and related topics
- Manage or support industrial hygiene sampling equipment calibration and maintenance
- Investigate employee health complaints and potential exposure incidents
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory agency interactions
- Collaborate with EHS, project management, and site superintendents to integrate industrial hygiene practices into daily construction operations
- Maintain accurate records of exposure monitoring, training, and corrective actions
Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education and Certifications:
- Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
- Active Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential through the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
- Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years of professional industrial hygiene experience
- Experience in commercial or industrial construction environments (exposure to silica, asbestos, lead, noise, or other jobsite hazards) (preferred)
- Additional certifications (CSP, CHMM, or similar) (preferred)
- Experience with industrial hygiene software/data management systems (preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, ACGIH guidelines, and industrial hygiene sampling methods
- Experience with air sampling, noise dosimetry, and other exposure monitoring equipment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects/sites
- Working Conditions
- Combination of office work and on-site visits to active construction jobsites
- Must wear appropriate PPE on construction sites (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, etc.)
- Exposure to typical construction site conditions (noise, dust, weather, uneven terrain) during assessments
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River’s Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.