Assistant Project Manager - Industrial Hygienist - The Vertex Companies, LLC

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides environmental solutions, forensic consulting, engineering design, construction management, and claims & dispute resolution services to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.

VERTEX is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience conducting indoor air quality and asbestos inspections to join our growing Industrial Hygiene practice in Branchburg, NJ. We are looking for people who are passionate about ensuring safe workplaces for all and have the drive to grow their careers and develop with us. 

What you will be doing:

• Assist in the management, oversight, and review of inspection/assessment projects for a variety of public and private clients
• Conduct Asbestos/Lead surveys, project monitoring, IAQ/mold assessments, and/or Industrial Hygiene assignments
• Write detailed technical assessment reports including the preparation of accurate data/summary tables and/or figures for peer review
• Assist in management and training of project-level staff
• Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans/Job Safety Analyses for sites
• Meet utilization and other performance metrics
• Seek opportunities to expand client services with existing and new clients as part of ongoing business development

• BS in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Public Health, or related field
• 3+ years of professional experience in the execution of indoor air quality and mold assessments, asbestos and lead-based paint inspections, including report writing and field investigation
• AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector Certification and Monitor Certification (New Jersey) or training completed to apply for the licenses at the time of application
• Health & Safety Certifications pursuant to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Ability/willingness for frequent regional travel for fieldwork, valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and priorities and perform exceptionally under fast-paced conditions
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to walk job sites and climb ladders during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain, and carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites with regularity

Learn more about career opportunities and our company culture from our employees themselves at https://vertexeng.com/career-progression-program. 

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.