Environmental Scientist/Senior Project Manager

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global professional services firm that offers compliance and regulatory services, consulting, expert witness services, and construction project advisory to a myriad of markets and industries. Our purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

VERTEX is seeking a Senior Engineer, Scientist, or Senior Project Manager 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 New England Region supports high-profile projects 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. Candidate will work on a hybrid schedule based in either our Boston or Braintree Office and be responsible for the successful completion of projects including, but not limited to, the following:

• Conduct and/or oversee multi-faceted projects that may include environmental due diligence, subsurface investigations, indoor air quality assessments, hazardous building materials, vapor intrusion pathway assessment and mitigation, soil and groundwater remediation. Other tasks may include property condition assessments (PCAs), commercial energy usage assessments, and other project assignments as appropriate.
• Work directly with clients to understand projects and develop appropriate scopes of work.
• Prepare and senior review proposals, technical plans & specifications, regulatory submittals, and other technical assessment reports including ensuring accurate data/summary tables and/or figures.
• Coordinate work activities for multiple project functions to ensure satisfactory delivery.
• Senior review Health and Safety Plans/Job Safety Analyses for project sites.
• Actively participate in Account Management program to engage with clients and procure 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.

Operations and Staff Management

• Make employee safety a priority both in house and on site, in accordance with corporate policy.
• Prepare clear and accurate proposals for assessment and remediation projects.
• Oversee the management and staffing of projects.
• Ensure compliance of projects with all local, state and Federal regulations, as well as compliance with Company Policies.
• Ensure high quality deliverables for the Practice Area.
• Meet utilization and financial goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related environmental field.
• 10+ years of professional experience and technical proficiency in environmental consulting services, including subsurface investigation and remediation.
• Experience with assessment, remediation, and compliance with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as well as other relevant regulatory programs for the region.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and expanding relationships with an established client base, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality services and generate repeat business.
• Successful track record in managing multi-faceted environmental projects with multiple services and accelerated schedules
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required; working knowledge of Office 365 applications preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Candidates with the Following Qualifications will be Prioritized

• Licensed Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed Site Professional (LSP) in Massachusetts, or successfully on track for professional licensure.
• Master’s Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related environmental field.

The salary range for this position is between $100,000 - $140,000.

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.