Company DescriptionThe Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides environmental consulting services, engineering design, forensic consulting, construction management, and claims & dispute resolution solutions to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.
Job DescriptionVERTEX is seeking a Lead Scientist/Engineer to develop strategies and execute multi-faceted assessment and remediation projects in New England. Our diverse client base includes private developers, property owners, attorneys, and municipal, state, and federal agencies. Our Boston and Weymouth offices support some of the most high-profile projects in in the area with some of the region's top developers. This is a great opportunity to be a senior leader with the support of a talented team of remediation professionals.
Core responsibilities:
- Conduct and/or oversee multi-faceted projects that may include environmental due diligence, subsurface investigations, indoor air quality assessments, vapor intrusion pathway assessments and mitigation, soil and groundwater remediation.
- Work directly with clients to understand projects and develop appropriate scopes of work.
- Manage projects to meet milestones, budgetary limits, deadlines, regulatory requirements, or other performance indicators.
- Responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle: planning, scope definition, budgeting, coordination, execution, and delivery.
- Select and/or manage project staff members and subcontractors.
- Coordinate work activities for multiple project functions to ensure satisfying delivery.
- Prepare and senior review proposals, technical plans & specifications, regulatory submittals, and other technical assessment reports and ensuring accurate data/summary tables and/or figures.
- Senior review Health and Safety Plans/Job Safety Analyses for sites.
- Actively participate in our Account Management program to engage with clients and procure work.
- Meet utilization and other performance metrics as assigned by supervisor.
- Other tasks may include property condition assessments (PCAs), commercial energy usage assessments, and other project assignments as appropriate.
Qualifications- BS in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related environmental field.
- 15+ years of professional experience and technical proficiency in environmental consulting services, including conducting and leading client facing due diligence, remediation, environmental compliance and/or industrial hygiene projects.
- Appropriate licensure necessary to act as senior lead and reviewer on project work (LSP, PG, PE, CIH, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead project teams, both technically and operationally.
- Successful track record of managing multi-faceted environmental projects that include planning, assessment, remediation, and monitoring of impaired properties.
- Proven track record of Business Development success.
- Ability/willingness for frequent regional travel with some national travel for client work and events. Valid driver's license required.
- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Relevant safety certifications pursuant to OSHA regulations (OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER).
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong technical report writing skills and attention to detail.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). Our "Lifetime of Learning" program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.
VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@vertexeng.com.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.
