Environmental & PCA Assistant Project Manager/Project ...

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 consulting to 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 Project Manager will assist their assigned Managing Consultant with execution of assigned tasks, production of on time and high-quality work product, and management or coordination with other team members as assigned or requested. The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the success of their entire assigned practice area/practice division as the highest priority, regardless of any assigned subpractice area focus, or specific client engagement or relationship. In any coordination or management activities, the Project Manager 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. VERTEX is seeking an Assistant PM or PM for Environmental and Property Condition Assessment (PCA) Due Diligence and Environmental Remediation services in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Employees will work remote in North Carolina, preferably in the greater Charlotte or Raleigh areas, close to a major airport.  Core Responsibilities Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members Primary responsibilities will be to conduct and manage Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Property Condition Assessments (PCA) and commercial energy usage assessments including the field inspections and report writing. Additional work might include subsurface investigations (including groundwater, soil gas, soil sampling), remediation work, writing technical reports and/or other project assignments as appropriate. 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 Majority of the work will be located within North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, but project demands may require fairly regular travel throughout the country.  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 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 Mentor project team members in execution of defined objectives and key results (OKRs). Travel, as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs. Support individual and any assigned team members quality control of service delivery, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality Provide guidance to project team members in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Managing Consultant of any client, team member or operational challenges Operations Primary responsibilities will be to conduct and manage Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Property Condition Assessments (PCA) and commercial energy usage assessments including the field inspections and report writing.  Additional work might include subsurface investigations (including groundwater, soil gas, soil sampling), remediation work, writing technical reports and/or other project assignments as appropriate. 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 Majority of the work will be located within North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, but project demands may require fairly regular travel throughout the country.  Be aware of and work in a manner that supports the organization’s vision and defined business objectives Complete daily tasks consistently Direct implementation of projects to meet technical, client, and financial goals Follow corporate requirements for administrative and accounting protocols related to project management 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.  Phase I ESAs and PCAs following ASTM guidelines Experience with assessment, remediation and compliance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) regulatory programs (e.g. LUST, SRP) as well as other relevant regulatory agencies within the region OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification Health & Safety Certification pursuant to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER 40 Hour) Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English Strong technical report writing skills in English Ability/willingness for frequent travel for field work (valid driver’s license required) Working proficiency with office applications - MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Ability to walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain, climbing of ladders to access and evaluate roofing conditions and roof-mounted equipment, and carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job site 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 Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff 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 Managing Consultant(s)) Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required 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.

Created: 2026-03-04