Job Description
Project Manager
FORENSIC ANALYTICAL CONSULTING SERVICES INC - 2.7
Hayward, CA Job Details $80,000 - $105,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Driver's License Managing projects Respirator Full Job Description About FACS At FACS, our mission is to make environments safer and healthier for the people who live and work in them. As one of the nation's leading environmental health consulting firms, we help organizations protect their people, assets, and communities. We are built on purpose, partnership, and performance—delivering measurable impact with every client engagement. Our Values We live our mission through three core values: People First:
Support our team and clients, promote professional growth, and value collaboration. Integrity of the Science:
Deliver accurate, reliable results through objective, evidence-based practices. Client Relationships for Life:
Build long-term partnerships and help clients address environmental health challenges. About FACS & You At FACS, your work contributes directly to safer, healthier communities. Ranked "Best Places to Work" for five consecutive years, we invest in your success through training, mentorship, and support for professional certifications—so you can grow, thrive, and build a career with lasting impact. Curious to see what we do? FACS Experts - Meet our team and see who you'll be working with. Why Join Us Impact:
Contribute meaningful work that empowers teams and drives results across the organization. Culture:
Thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment where your work matters. Growth:
Innovate, develop your skills, and help shape the future of how we operate and deliver on our mission. Visibility:
Partner directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to make a real difference. About the Role Manage all aspects of environmental health and industrial hygiene projects, with a specific focus on water quality services, including conversing with potential and existing clients, ensuring project timelines are met, proposal generation, managing project budgets and generating final reports and recommendations. Additional responsibilities include performing on-site risk assessments, plumbing system reviews, environmental sampling, inspections, remediation oversight and monitoring, and consulting related to water management plans and industry guidance associated with water quality, industrial hygiene, and environmental health projects. Frequent travel will be expected of this position with flexibility in their schedule to travel to job sites in various parts of the country. Performance Responsibilities Operational Field calls from potential and existing clients with ability and knowledge to answer questions. Independently manage clients and projects from opportunity to final invoice, including: Attend job walks, pre-construction job walks and attend meetings with potential and existing clients. Review project scope and select tasks and deliverables. Prepare proposals and budgets for projects. Review and execute project contracts, with assistance of the Department Head. Follow the procedure for opening new projects; includes completing Project Intake Form with all required information, establish the schedule for the project and assign staff. Monitor project budgets, manage field personnel activity on projects, and ensure technical quality. Determine and monitor the scope, turn-around time, client interaction, timing and rates. Review time-entry for staff on projects to ensure correct rates and service codes are used. Check turn-around times for laboratory analysis and details of outside laboratory charges on the Work in Progress (WIP) to verify they are entered and correct. Select, rent or borrow the necessary equipment for projects. Check charges on Work in Progress (WIP) to verify they are entered and correct. Review the WIP on projects weekly. Prepare and review reports for projects. Proactively manage client communication throughout the project. Meet the targets specified in the Incentive Compensation Plan. Follow the procedure for invoicing projects on a progress or a final close out. Use Clearview to enter time and expenses and update milestones. Provide assistance to Accounting when tasked for collections or invoicing issues. Assist with recruitment of new staff. Work with Supervisor to establish personal operational goals. Save all project-related paperwork into electronic project files. Business Development Make and log customer service/business development calls. Attend conferences and association meetings. Attend targeted business development meetings. Arrange presentation opportunities. Deliver presentations. Refer and/or engage the Business Development team in local opportunities. Assist in the preparation of marketing resources. Assist the Department Head in identifying and researching new services specific to local markets. Perform the responsibilities of the Client Resources Manager, actively managing assigned top clients. Technical Understand potable and non-potable building water systems, components, and fixtures including basic function and purpose. Review project plumbing plans, rise diagrams, drawings, plans and specifications to identify risk areas. Perform site risk assessments, to include walkthrough of building water systems, to identify water quality risks. Collection of environmental samples for biological, chemical, or physical contaminants, including water, swab, and bulk samples following proper technique and chain of custody procedures. Verify or perform equipment calibration and maintain records. Utilize common field equipment to support water projects, such as thermometers, pH meters, colorimeters, etc. Properly collect and record field data, including field notes and photographs. Perform waterborne pathogen risk assessments for potable and non-potable building water systems in both preventive and case-response scenarios. Provide interpretation of water data, make recommendations, and assist clients with the selection of corrective action, remediation measures, or water treatment technologies. Generate Water Management Plans for a variety of agents including chemical, physical, and biological contaminants. Perform validation and auditing of Water Management Plan implementation. Liaise with Public Health Officials or other Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Maintain technical certifications. Attend required technical training (internal, FACS University, and external). Familiarity with regulations, standards, and guidelines related to waterborne pathogens and water quality including, but not limited to those published by EPA, ASHRAE, CDC, NASEM, ANSI/AAMI, and AIHA. Assist in the training and development of staff. Participate in QA/QC audits. Experience Minimum 5 years of strong technical and industry knowledge. Must have experience successfully managing small to large-scale projects in our service line areas. Experience with waterborne pathogens case/outbreak investigations and liaising with public health departments or other Authorities is preferred. Experience with water treatment and remediation technologies is preferred. Experience in a variety of settings, including Healthcare and Hospitality, is preferred. Experience with customer service and business development is preferred. Education/Credential Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety, Biological or Physical Science or equivalent. Master's degree in a relevant science or subject preferred. American Society of Sanitation Engineers (ASSE) 12080 Legionella Water Safety & Management Specialist certification is preferred. Physical & Work Requirements Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs. Ability to hear and have verbal conversations, climb a ladder and stairs, crawl through small spaces. Ability to sit for prolonged periods, including traveling by airplane for up to 8 hours. Willingness and availability to travel nationally up to 30% of the time with short notice. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer for documentation and reporting Must be able to pass a background check, annual physicals, and OSHA-required respirator fit tests Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance Compensation and Rewards Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure tied to individual and team achievements Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical coverage with 100% company-paid premiums for employees and their families, plus 50% of the annual deductible covered by the company 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions Vision and dental plan options Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) Company-sponsored programs including Employee Assistance Program, life and disability insurance, Rocket Lawyer legal services, and mobile phone plan with Verizon Voluntary benefits options including supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents, short-term disability, hospital, accident, and pet insurance Generous PTO (3 weeks accrual), paid holidays, volunteer days, and floating holiday Tuition Reimbursement Program to promote higher education Paid training and certifications to support career advancement Incentive Bonus Plan and Donation Matching Program Wage Transparency Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location, relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer Forensic Analytical Consulting Services is an equal-opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, age, disability, or other non-merit characteristics. We welcome all candidates to apply, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans. Employment Contingency Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and drug screening.
