Remote Environmental Projects Lead

VERT Environmental; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vert Environmental is seeking an experienced Project Coordinating Manager to lead our Project Coordinating and Field Technician Departments. This fully remote role reports to the Operations Director and supervises a team, coordinating field projects and ensuring on-time delivery for environmental assignments.

You will manage staff, coordinate client inquiries, prepare pricing and proposals, and help identify opportunities to expand company services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the environmental industry or a related field.
• Experience supervising employees and managing departmental operations, schedules, and workloads.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong leadership, delegation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and client-service-oriented approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, field technicians, laboratories, homeowners, and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of environmental testing, laboratory analysis, and related technical concepts.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting laboratory results, technical reports, and other project documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing reports, invoices, emails, and client deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn company databases, project management systems, and other software applications.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, solve problems quickly, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience training, mentoring, and developing team members.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Project Coordinating and Field Technician Departments, ensuring efficient workflows, staffing, and project execution.
• Lead and supervise department employees, including managing schedules, assigning responsibilities, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
• Coordinate and prioritize field projects to ensure work is scheduled and completed on time and according to client and operational requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between project coordinators, field technicians, clients, laboratories, and internal departments.
• Oversee client communication, including project updates, clearance results, technical questions, pricing, proposals, and service-related concerns.
• Review and interpret laboratory results and technical findings and communicate relevant information accurately to clients and team members.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of reports, reporting tables, invoices, emails, and other client deliverables.
• Coordinate with laboratories regarding sample analysis, results, turnaround times, and issues that may impact project timelines.
• Cross-train team members and develop workflows that maintain operational coverage and efficiency.
• Conduct department meetings, monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and address issues affecting deadlines or client satisfaction.
• Train, mentor, and provide feedback to team members while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Manage a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and resolve complex operational and client issues efficiently.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Support the Operations Director with department planning, resource allocation, and process improvements.
• Be available to work outside normal business hours, including occasional Saturdays, when necessary to meet operational deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Organization

Problem-solving

Client-service oriented

Remote work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Vert Environmental is seeking an experienced Project Coordinating Manager to lead our Project Coordinating and Field Technician Departments. This fully remote role reports to the Operations Director and supervises a team, coordinating field projects and ensuring on-time delivery for environmental assignments.

You will manage staff, coordinate client inquiries, prepare pricing and proposals, and help identify opportunities to expand company services.