Senior Consultant/Director - Due Diligence and Remediation

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 environmental services in the New Jersey and New York markets, we are seeking a Senior Consultant/Director to manage our regional remediation and regulatory compliance group. We are looking for a candidate who has strong technical and business development skills, who will assist senior leaders in expanding our presence in the region. Senior Consultants/Directors coach and manage teams of consultants who perform a variety of regulatory compliance and remediation services.

Core responsibilities:

• Manage projects to meet milestones, budget, deadlines, regulatory requirements, client needs, or other performance indicators.
• Manage all aspects of the project life cycle: planning, scope definition, budgeting, coordination, execution, and delivery.
• Actively participate in Account Management and Business Development program to engage with clients and procure work.
• Manage project staff members and subcontractors.
• Oversee and provide technical review of projects in the region.
• Senior review proposals and technical assessment reports including ensuring accurate data/summary tables and/or figures.
• Coordinate work activities for multiple project functions to ensure satisfying delivery.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related environmental field.
• 10+ years of professional experience and technical proficiency in environmental consulting services, including conducting and leading client facing due diligence, remediation, and environmental compliance projects.
• Appropriate licensure necessary to act as senior lead and reviewer on project work (PG, PE, CIH, etc.) is a plus but is not required.
• Working knowledge and applicability of the New Jersey Technical Requirements for Site Remediation and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA); New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program and Spills Program regulations; and New York City Office of Environmental Remediation E-Designation and Voluntary Cleanup Programs. Working knowledge of the Pennsylvania Act 2 regulations is helpful but is not required.
• Successful track record of managing multi-faceted environmental projects that include planning, assessment, remediation, and monitoring of impaired properties.
• Ability/willingness for regional travel with some national travel for client work and events. Valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Relevant safety certifications pursuant to OSHA regulations (OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical report writing skills.

Additional Information

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] .

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