The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides engineering design, forensic consulting, construction management, claims & dispute resolution, and environmental solutions to municipalities, state agencies (DOTs), architects, developers, real estate owners, property managers, and commercial clients.
Job Description
Environmental Scientists in our Due Diligence group conduct Phase 1 and Property Condition Assessments for our national clients. Frequent travel to our client's project locations across the Unites States is required.
Main Responsibilities
Conduct Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) Phase 1 as per ASTM standards.
Conduct Property Condition Assessments (PCA) as per ASTM standards.
Write detailed client facing ESA and PCA reports including the preparation of accurate data/summary tables and/or figures.
Assist senior managers in the coordination of work activities for multiple project functions to ensure satisfying delivery.
Assist senior managers in the meeting milestones, budgetary limits, deadlines, or other performance indicators.
Assist in the selection and/or management of project staff members and subcontractors.
Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans/Job Safety Analyses for sites.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, or related environmental field required.
2+ years of professional experience in an environment scientist role conducting ASTM Phase I assessments and Property Condition Assessments.
Working knowledge of ASTM assessment standards.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong technical report writing skills.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and handle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite required. Familiarity with CAD, and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs a plus.
Ability/willingness for frequent national travel for field work. Valid driver's license is required.
Experience conducting Phase II assessments including the collection of soil, groundwater and soil gas as well well as conducting indoor air sampling is a plus but not required.
Additional Information
Physical requirements include ability to walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain, climbing of ladders to access and evaluate roofing conditions and roof mounted equipment when conducting PCA projects, 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.
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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.
