Job description
Company Description
The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work.
Job Description
Due to growth and new demand for our services in the Midwest market is why VERTEX is seeking a PM or Senior PM for Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation services in the Midwest Region.
Employees can work on a hybrid schedule out of Chicago, IL or remote from the greater Chicago area.
- Conduct and manage Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and Property Condition Assessments (PCA), subsurface investigations (including groundwater, soil gas, soil sampling), remediation work, writing technical reports and/or other project assignments as appropriate.
- Provide oversight to field staff and subcontractors conducting site investigation and remediation projects
- Ensure that project deliverables, milestones, and budgets are met
- Work closely with senior managers in the coordination of work activities to meet milestones, budgetary limits, deadlines, or other performance indicators.
- Prepare, review, and submit final reports in accordance with regulations, applicable guidance and policies, and internal quality control standards
Operations and Staff Management
- Make employee safety a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policy
- Oversee the training, career development, and performance reviews for regional team
- Continue building a robust team of individuals that fit within the VERTEX corporate culture
- Oversee the management and staffing of projects within the region
- Ensure compliance of projects with all local, state and Federal regulations, as well as compliance with Company Policy
- Ensure high quality on deliverables for the Service Area
- Meet the utilization and financial goals for self and all assigned staff within the region
Senior Project Management
- Direct implementation of projects to meet technical, client, and financial goals
- Follow corporate requirements for administrative and accounting protocols related to project management
- Provide senior technical leadership to assigned staff related to implementation of projects
- Provide senior review and resolution of problem projects as appropriate
Qualifications
- BS in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related environmental field
- 8+ years of professional experience and technical proficiency in environmental consulting services, including subsurface investigation and remediation
- Illinois Professional Licensure (PE/PG) in good standing or ability to receive within 6 months is preferred
- Experience with assessment, remediation and compliance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulatory programs (e.g. LUST, SRP) as well as other relevant regulatory agencies within the region
- Assist the Regional Lead with continuing to building a robust team of individuals that fit within the VERTEX corporate culture
- Successful track record in managing multi-faceted environmental projects with multiple services and accelerated schedules
- Illinois Department of Public Health licensed asbestos inspector, management planner, project designer, project manager and/or air sampling professional is a plus
- 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
Additional Information
The projected hiring range for this position is $85,000 - 135,000 for a person who meets the requirements.
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.
