Description
CEO-in-Residence & Lead CIH
Company: Confidential (available upon application)
Location: Tampa, FL (relocation support available)
Position Type: Full-time, on-site leadership role
Experience Level: 5–10 years total professional experience
Credential Required: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
About the Company
The Company is a leading provider of industrial hygiene and environmental testing services throughout Florida. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering accurate, responsive, and compliant testing and consulting services to clients in government, education, healthcare, and private industry. With nearly three decades of trusted operations, it is now poised for its next stage of growth under new ownership — modernizing systems, expanding into new service lines, and strengthening its position as a regional leader in industrial hygiene and environmental compliance.
About the Role
As CEO-in-Residence, you will serve as the CEO and lead Certified Industrial Hygienist for the Company under training and mentorship from the current leader. This role is ideal for a technically grounded and entrepreneurially minded professional seeking to take full operational and strategic ownership of an established small business.
You will manage day-to-day operations, lead the team of field and lab personnel, and oversee client relationships while steering the company’s next phase of growth. The role combines hands-on technical oversight with general management, business development, and leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Set the strategic direction and growth plan for the company in partnership with the board of directors and investors.
Manage all aspects of company operations, including finance, sales, compliance, HR, and client delivery.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement performance metrics, SOPs, and modern management systems.
Technical & Compliance (CIH Responsibilities)
Serve as the company’s lead Certified Industrial Hygienist, overseeing quality control, regulatory compliance, and technical standards across all projects.
Supervise and mentor junior environmental specialists and field technicians.
Review and sign off on industrial hygiene reports, exposure assessments, and related documentation.
Maintain accreditation standards and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements.
Business Development
Strengthen and expand relationships with key clients, including government agencies, universities, hospitals, and private sector partners.
Identify and pursue new service lines or adjacent opportunities in environmental, health, and safety consulting, and acquisitions.
Represent the Company in industry associations and regulatory bodies.
Candidate Profile
Must-Haves:
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential, active and in good standing.
5–10 years of professional experience in industrial hygiene, environmental health, or related fields.
Demonstrated leadership or management experience — managing teams, projects, or business units.
Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
Prior experience in P&L ownership, operations management, or business leadership.
Entrepreneurial mindset — ability to balance technical rigor with business strategy.
MBA, MPH, or related graduate degree (optional but valued).
Compensation & Structure
This is a CEO-in-Residence opportunity backed by long-term investors focused on enabling operator-led growth in essential infrastructure and environmental services. Compensation includes:
Competitive base salary and benefits, increasing with company growth
Performance-based incentive compensation
Equity participation in the company’s growth
Why This Role
This opportunity is designed for a CIH ready to transition from a technical or mid-management position into full business leadership. The CEO-in-Residence will inherit a stable, profitable business with a strong client base and a clear growth roadmap — while receiving strategic, financial, and operational support from experienced private equity partners.
Benefits:
Equity participation
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Requirements
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential, active and in good standing.
5–10 years of professional experience in industrial hygiene, environmental health, or related fields.
Demonstrated leadership or management experience — managing teams, projects, or business units.
Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
Prior experience in P&L ownership, operations management, or business leadership.
Entrepreneurial mindset — ability to balance technical rigor with business strategy.
MBA, MPH, or related graduate degree (optional but valued).
