The Vertex Companies, LLC is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides forensic consulting, engineering design, construction management, claims & dispute resolution, environmental, and digital solutions to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.

Vertex’s Branchburg, NJ office is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to provide field oversight on a variety of projects and work with senior staff to assess sites in NY & NJ and across the country.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, oversee, and manage Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), New Jersey Preliminary Assessments (PAs), and Environmental Desktop Reviews at complex commercial and industrial facilities from proposal to successful final product delivery.
• Manage multiple projects within budget and schedule.
• Prepare and review technical reports in accordance with internal quality control procedures and applicable regulations.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients, and sub-contractors.
• Work with minimal oversight and take direction from senior managers.
• Represent VERTEX to the client in a professional manner.
• Make employee safety a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policy

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or related environmental field (MS a plus)
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in the execution of Phase I ESAs and New Jersey PAs
• Working knowledge of the ASTM Phase I ESA standard and New Jersey Department of Environmental Conservation (NJDEP) Preliminary Assessment Guidance to be able to independently identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and Areas of Concern (AOC)
• Understanding of New Jersey and New York State environmental regulations relevant to due diligence projects.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) 40-Hour training certification required.
• Experience with limited subsurface investigations and Property Condition Assessments (PCAs) a plus.
• Valid driver's license required for periodic travel and/or fieldwork 

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, technical writing, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Ability to successfully execute and prioritize multiple complex tasks simultaneously under various conditions
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Proficiency or working knowledge with AutoCAD, TurboCAD, and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs a plus
• Ability to walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain
• Able to carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites with regularity

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 [email protected].

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.