Division Manager - Environmental Services - The Vertex Companies, LLC

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.

We are seeking an experienced Division Manager to oversee and manage a variety of environmental projects, including Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remedial investigations/remedial actions and regulatory compliance consulting services. As a key member of our Compliance and Regulatory Services team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects for a diverse set of clients, while maintaining the highest standards of environmental compliance and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and/or oversee ESAs, Remedial Investigations/Remedial Actions, New Jersey Preliminary Assessments, and various regulatory compliance tasks including preparation of Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans, NPDES permitting, EPCRA Tier II reporting, etc.
• Ensure accurate project setup, including planning, scope definition, and budgeting.
• Manage projects to meet predetermined milestones, budgets, deadlines, regulatory requirements, and other performance metrics.
• Lead teams effectively, ensuring proper coordination and on-time delivery of all project tasks.
• Select and manage project staff and subcontractors.
• Prepare and/or conduct senior review of technical project deliverables and reports, ensuring the inclusion of accurate data and summary tables/figures.
• Coordinate activities across multiple project functions to guarantee satisfactory outcomes.
• Develop and review Health and Safety Plans and Job Safety Analyses for project sites.
• Achieve utilization and performance metrics as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in environmental assessment and remediation projects, including Phase I/II ESAs, and New Jersey Preliminary Assessments.
• Experience conducting multi-media regulatory compliance audits.
• Experience with Property Condition Assessments (PCA) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal hazardous waste, hazardous material, storage tank, and storm water laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage environmental projects, from planning through to completion.
• Prior client/account management experience.
• Appropriate licensure required to act as senior lead and reviewer on project work.
• Strong project management skills with a keen attention to technical detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to meet deadlines for both internal teams and external clients.
• Willingness to travel regionally, with occasional national travel. Travel may include car, train, or plane with little advanced notice.
• Valid driver’s license is required for the role due to frequent use of rental cars or company vehicles.
• Ability to walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain, and carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) when needed.

If you are a seasoned environmental professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality services, we encourage you to apply!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The projected hiring range for this position is $105K to $120K 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 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.