The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global 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. Helping our clients identify and mitigate risks to a project’s physical, environmental, and economic well-being drives every decision we make. Offering career pathways and continuous learning betters outcomes for our employees. And offering highly personalized and customized services to address highly specialized problems, betters the communities where we live and work.

What makes Vertex unique: 
Having integrated teams, forensics experts working alongside technical professionals, makes us unique. This also enhances our skills and bolsters the credibility of our expert consultants. It is what we mean when we say we are dedicated to the "Power of AND' We reject the notion that businesses need to be one way OR the other, technical professionals OR experts. We believe in linking expert witnesses and technical professionals into collaborative teams so they can provide unique insights and tried and true solutions and keep learning from one another. It is the audacious belief that a company can be experts who care enough to create results, and just outcomes.

Our Power of And differentiation means: 
We offer Constant Urgency AND Unparalleled Quality
We offer Boutique Expertise AND Multi-Disciplined Solutions
We are Entrepreneurial AND Financially Stable
We are Industry Experts AND Lifetime Learners
We are Customer Centric AND Colleague Focused

Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Helping our clients identify and mitigate risks to a project’s project’s physical, environmental, and economic well-being drives every decision we make.

Industry: Engineering Services
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

The Vertex Companies LLC

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**Description**

Company Description

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 consultingto 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**

The Associate will assist their assigned supervisor with execution of assigned tasks, production of on time and high-quality individual work product, and positive coordination with other team members as assigned or requested in order to produce work product. The Associate is responsible for supporting the success of their assigned subpractice area and project as highest priority. The Associate will perform assigned tasks in a manner that models the Company’s core values and inspires and encourages goal achievement through empowerment, learning, and creativity among the team.

Core Responsibilities

**Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members**

- Conduct environmental site assessments, remedial investigations, due diligence investigations, compliance audits and property condition assessments.

- Collect field samples for analysis and remediation planning.

- Assist with writing detailed client facing reports including the preparation of accurate data/summary tables, data analysis, statistical analysis and comparison to regulatory compliance standards.

- Attend meetings with regulatory agencies and assist with developing compliance plans.

- Assist project managers in the implementation of field work activities for multiple project functions including scheduling and client coordination, equipment acquisition, subcontractor coordination and laboratory services.

- Assist project managers in the meeting milestones, budgetary limits, deadlines, or other performance indicators.

- Provide analysis of field procedures and increased efficiency processes. Assist in the preparation of proposals.

- Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans/Job Safety Analyses for sites.

- Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able to proactively monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self or in collaboration with other assigned team members is consistently high quality

- Support assigned Supervisor in monitoring of all relevant data such as individual utilization performance vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet data, etc.

- Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by company leadership

- Coordinate and support other team members as assigned, with emphasis on positivity and in support of a culture that is empowered to execute

- Conduct self in support of driving towards defined objectives and key results (OKRs)

- Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.

- Support quality control of service delivery with all individual work product production, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality

- Collaborate with other team members in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Supervisor of any client, team member or operational challenges

**Operations**

- Be aware of and work in a manner that supports the organization’s vision and defined business objectives

- Conduct self and collaborate with others in working toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects

- Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (cooperate with any suggested project assignments outside of original assigned practice area) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results

- Complete daily tasks consistent

**Qualifications & Competencies**

- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or 5 years of related work experience and no degree.

- Professional experience in environmental assessment and remediation projects, including ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Limited subsurface investigations for due diligence investigations, contaminated site characterization investigations, and implementation of remediation programs

- 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 to travel for field work. Valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge & Skills

- Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned

- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned

- Strong communication and organizational skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Supervisors)

- Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.

We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.

Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees).

At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education—helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that The Vertex Companies employs a fully staffed recruiting team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment 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.

Environmental Scientist

**Description**

Company Description

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 consultingto 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**

The Associate will assist their assigned supervisor with execution of assigned tasks, production of on time and high-quality individual work product, and positive coordination with other team members as assigned or requested in order to produce work product. The Associate is responsible for supporting the success of their assigned subpractice area and project as highest priority. The Associate will perform assigned tasks in a manner that models the Company’s core values and inspires and encourages goal achievement through empowerment, learning, and creativity among the team.

Core Responsibilities

**Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members**

- Conduct environmental site assessments, remedial investigations, due diligence investigations, compliance audits and property condition assessments.

- Collect field samples for analysis and remediation planning.

- Assist with writing detailed client facing reports including the preparation of accurate data/summary tables, data analysis, statistical analysis and comparison to regulatory compliance standards.

- Attend meetings with regulatory agencies and assist with developing compliance plans.

- Assist project managers in the implementation of field work activities for multiple project functions including scheduling and client coordination, equipment acquisition, subcontractor coordination and laboratory services.

- Assist project managers in the meeting milestones, budgetary limits, deadlines, or other performance indicators.

- Provide analysis of field procedures and increased efficiency processes. Assist in the preparation of proposals.

- Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans/Job Safety Analyses for sites.

- Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able to proactively monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self or in collaboration with other assigned team members is consistently high quality

- Support assigned Supervisor in monitoring of all relevant data such as individual utilization performance vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet data, etc.

- Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by company leadership

- Coordinate and support other team members as assigned, with emphasis on positivity and in support of a culture that is empowered to execute

- Conduct self in support of driving towards defined objectives and key results (OKRs)

- Travel as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.

- Support quality control of service delivery with all individual work product production, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality

- Collaborate with other team members in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Supervisor of any client, team member or operational challenges

**Operations**

- Be aware of and work in a manner that supports the organization’s vision and defined business objectives

- Conduct self and collaborate with others in working toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects

- Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (cooperate with any suggested project assignments outside of original assigned practice area) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results

- Complete daily tasks consistent

**Qualifications & Competencies**

- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or 5 years of related work experience and no degree.

- Professional experience in environmental assessment and remediation projects, including ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II Limited subsurface investigations for due diligence investigations, contaminated site characterization investigations, and implementation of remediation programs

- 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 to travel for field work. Valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge & Skills

- Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned

- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers and Supervisors, and clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned

- Strong communication and organizational skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Supervisors)

- Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.

We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.

Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees).

At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education—helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.

**Notice To Third Party Agencies**

Please note that The Vertex Companies employs a fully staffed recruiting team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment 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.

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