Senior Scientist Assistant Project Manager

The Sr. Scientist/PM will assist their assigned Managing Consultant with of assigned tasks production of on time and highquality work product and management or coordination with other team members as assigned or requested. The Sr. Scientist/PM is responsible for supporting the success of their entire assigned practice area/practice division as the highest priority regardless of any assigned sub practice area focus or specific client engagement or relationship. In any coordination or management activities the Sr. Scientist/PM will perform assigned tasks in a manner that models the Companys core values and inspires and encourages goal achievement through empowerment learning and creativity among the team.

Operations Business Development Leadership Strategic Planning

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• Conduct subsurface investigation and environmental remediation work
• Plan and perform multimedia sampling
• Oversee subcontractor work
• Write detailed environmental site assessment reports and/or other technical assessment reports including the preparation of accurate data/summary tables and/or figures
• Assist senior managers in 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.
• Responsible for supporting assigned Managing Consultant in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area (including proactive management of assigned resources to meet or exceed defined utilization targets oversight of of profitable engagement work streams and communication with clients as assigned or requested)
• Support assigned Managing Consultant in monitoring of all relevant data such as individual utilization performance vs target client deadlines accurate and timely timesheet data etc.
• Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned able to provide guidance and monitor progress on assigned tasks or projects and ensure work product produced by self or other assigned team members is consistently high quality
• Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by company leadership
• Coordinate and support other team members as assigned in a lead by example manner with emphasis on positivity and a culture that is empowered to execute
• Be aware of and work in a manner that supports the organizations vision and defined business objectives
• Cooperate in construction of strong crossfunctional teams (support staff assignments of self or assigned team members toward this end) to achieve success in shared goals understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
• Ensure compliance of operations with all local state and Federal (and International if applicable) regulations as well as compliance with company policy
• Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for all individual or assigned team member work product

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in environmental science geology or related field
• Minimum of 3 to 7 years of professional experience in the of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments Phase II Subsurface Investigations and Remediation
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• Proven track record of independent work product production project management communication and coordination with other team members
• Knowledge of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Technical Requirements for Site Remediation and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regulations.   Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) Act 2 experience is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with coworkers and Supervisors and clients subcontractors and vendors as assigned
• Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to perform exceptionally under fastpaced conditions
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook etc. and proficiency or working knowledge with AutoCAD TurboCAD and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs a plus.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) 40Hour training certification required.
• OSHA 10Hour Construction training certification required (training provided if necessary).
• Ability/willingness for frequent regional travel up to 100 with occasional overnight extended stay and/or national travel. Travel may include car train or plane as necessary sometimes with little advanced notice
• Possession of a valid drivers license is required for this role as it involves the frequent use of rental cars or company vehicles

Additional Information :

The pay range for this role is between $60000 $80000 based on experience.

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; Companypaid Life Insurance Short Term Disability and LongTerm 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 parttime 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 .

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.