The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading and fast-growth multidisciplinary professional services firm that provides forensic consulting, engineering design, construction project advisory, and environmental solutions. We primarily work with developers, REITs, insurance carriers, sureties, attorneys, architects, property managers, public agencies, general contractors and institutional real estate and property owners solve matters in the natural and built environment. 

VERTEX is seeking a Project Manager for its growing Industrial Hygiene practice in Columbia, MD. We are looking for people who are passionate about ensuring safe workplaces for all and have the drive to grow their careers and develop with us. 

What you will be doing:

• Direct management, oversight, and review of inspection/assessment projects for a variety of public and private clients
• Conduct Asbestos/Lead surveys, project monitoring, IAQ/mold assessments, and/or Industrial Hygiene assignments
• Write and peer review detailed technical assessment reports including the preparation of accurate data/summary tables and/or figures for peer review
• Asisst in management and training of project-level staff
• Make employee safety a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policy  
• Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans/Job Safety Analyses for sites
• Meet utilization and other performance metrics

• BS in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Microbiology, or related environmental field and 5+ years of professional experience in the execution of indoor air quality and mold assessments, asbestos and lead-based paint inspections
• Asbestos and Lead Inspection licenses in DC, Maryland, and Virginia or training completed to apply for the licenses at the time of application
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Ability/willingness for frequent regional travel for fieldwork, valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and priorities and perform exceptionally under fast-paced conditions
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to walk job sites and climb ladders during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain, and carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites with regularity

All 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 [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.