Consulting Director - Health & Safety - 744000079918453-5550

J.S. Held LLC • Chicago, IL • 1d ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13145524 **Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?**

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

J.S. Held is seeking an accomplished Consulting Director to lead our Health & Safety consulting practice, driving strategic growth and delivering high-value solutions to clients across sectors such as insurance, energy, manufacturing, and construction. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in occupational health and safety, a portable book of business, and a strong track record in business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Shape and grow the Health & Safety

consulting offering, aligning with client needs and industry trends.

Project Oversight: Lead complex H&S projects from initiation

through delivery, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.

Business Development: Leverage existing relationships and

develop new opportunities to expand the firm\'s client base and secure new contracts.

Client Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients,

building long-term relationships and delivering tailored H&S solutions.

Program Development: Design and implement corporate health and

safety programs, policies, and management systems that meet regulatory and operational requirements.

Risk Mitigation: Identify and assess health and safety risks,

and develop actionable strategies to reduce exposure and improve workplace safety.

Incident Investigation & Industrial Hygiene: Lead investigations

and assessments to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions in industrial and commercial environments.

Audit & Compliance: Conduct internal and third-party audits to

ensure compliance with local, national, and international H&S regulations.

Reporting & QA/QC: Prepare and review high-quality technical

reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency across deliverables.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety,

Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.

Advanced degrees or complementary qualifications in Public Health, Risk Management, Sustainability, or Business Administration (MBA) are highly desirable.

Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Health & Safety

consulting, with demonstrated success in program development, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance.

Proven ability to develop business, manage client relationships, and

maintain a portable book of business.

Strong understanding of OSHA, ISO 45001, and other relevant H&S

standards and frameworks.

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite and technical reporting tools.

Strong financial acumen and ability to manage project budgets

effectively.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

Most duties performed on feet.

Able to carry equipment, as much as 30lbs unassisted.

Push or pull items.

Able to reach above head.

Able to bend at the knee.

Able to climb ladders to reach high areas.

Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Able to squat, kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.

Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.

Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with ability to

distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team\'s needs.

Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely,

when needed

Flexible Time Off Policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Commuter Benefits

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role i

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