Environmental Project Manager - Remediation

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides environmental solutions, engineering design, forensic consulting, construction management, and claims & dispute resolution services to municipalities, state agencies (DOTs), architects, developers, real estate owners, property managers, and commercial clients. We have offices in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Job Description

Our Chicago office is working on some of the most high profile projects in the area with some of the region's top developers. This is a great opportunity to continue to develop your project and client management expertise under the guidance of senior level management.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and Property Condition Assessments (PCA), subsurface investigations, remediation work, and/or other project assignments as appropriate.
• Manage Phase I/II due diligence assessments, including groundwater and soil sampling, and writing of technical reports with recommendations for remediation, 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
  
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Geology, Environmental Science/Engineering, or related field (Masters a plus)
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensed strongly preferred
• 5 years of experience in environmental assessment and remediation projects, contaminated site characterization investigations (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, indoor air), and implementation of remediation programs
• Experience with strategic soils management and remediation as part of site redevelopment and building construction preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to successfully execute and prioritize multiple complex tasks simultaneously under various conditions
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects on-time and within budget
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite. Familiarity with AutoCAD, TurboCAD, and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs a plus.
• California Asbestos license (Certified Asbestos Consultant) strongly preferred
  
  
  

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.

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 recruiting@vertexeng.com.

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.