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 Columbia, MD office is seeking a Project Manager for its growing Industrial Hygiene practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct/direct field investigation activities, including Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint (LBP), Mold/Water Intrusion, PCBs and Regulated Materials/Universal Waste.
• Collect indoor air quality samples
• Collect bulk asbestos samples
• Perform asbestos abatement oversight
• Perform LBP assessments with an XRF
• Analyze laboratory and engineering data
• Write inspection summary reports for senior review
• Represent VERTEX to the client in a professional manner
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractor activities for projects
• Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans for the site where required
• Make employee safety a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policy

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related environmental field preferred
• 3+ years of professional experience in the execution of indoor air quality assessments, asbestos investigations, lead-based paint inspections, mold assessments
• Position requires Health & Safety Certification pursuant to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER 40 Hour) – training provided if required
• OSHA 10 or 30-Hour training is preferred, training provided if necessary

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Ability/willingness for frequent regional travel (primarily DC, Maryland and Virginia) for field work (valid driver’s license required)
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks and handle multiple priorities and can perform exceptionally under fast-paced conditions
• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain
• Ability to carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites with regularity

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.