The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) 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 is looking for a dynamic and innovative Industrial Hygiene Leader to join our Environmental Services team and expand our IHBS services and market share in New England. The Regional Area Lead will leverage VERTEX’s existing client relationships and resources and their own professional network to drive regional business development strategies and champion client delivery excellence.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to manage and lead the expansion of a successful Industrial Hygiene regional practice with the support of well-funded and growing professional services AEC company. We provide comprehensive Industrial Hygiene services to a wide-ranging client base, including IAQ and Industrial Hygiene assessments for a variety of clients including many of the largest top tier institutions in industry, real estate, higher education, insurance, hospitality, and commercial customers in the region. Successful candidates will have a strong reputation in the IHBS industry and be able to balance business development with client and team management effectively.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead a staff of Industrial Hygienists and Industrial Hygiene technicians in developing and servicing our existing Industrial Hygiene client base.
• Develop and grow new and existing IHBS client relationships and expand our diversity of services offered throughout New England
• Develop, coordinate schedule the team’s project work and deliverables for the region
• Ensure client delivery excellence by providing senior level oversight, project management and technical support for multiple client projects
• Coach, mentor and support the Northeast US IHBS team, including hiring and retention, team management, professional and career development
• Provide oversight of hazardous material sampling, identification, and assessments
• Ensure accurate consultant time reporting and client billing within accounting deadlines
• Manage project budgets and timelines effectively, exceeding client expectations
• Make employee safety a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policy

• BS in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Microbiology, or related ESH field
• 15+ years of progressive professional IHBS work experience, including at least 5 years of project management and supervising a diverse team of IHBS Technicians and professionals
• Proven experience acquiring new business development clients and expanding revenue with existing clients
• Experience providing technical expert oversight and support of complex client EHS projects
• Extensive knowledge of region’s state and federal program regulatory requirements
• State Asbestos Certifications a plus
• Desired certifications (any of the following are a plus): CIH, CSP, MSIH, CHMM, CPEA, PG, PE, PMP
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities
• Ability to perform exceptionally under fast-paced conditions
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
• Ability/willingness to work night/weekends and travel to client sites as required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.