Senior Environmental Project Leader - Doer-Seller Growth

VRX, Inc Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership-focused role

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

VRX, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join the Houston team, bringing 10–15 years of environmental consulting experience.

The role combines business development with hands-on technical leadership, working to win new work while guiding projects from proposal to closeout. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a track record of growing client accounts, and the ability to work across regulatory frameworks in Texas and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10–15 years of experience in environmental consulting and a doer-seller track record.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and scheduling abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, pursue, and win new business through existing client relationships and new markets.
• Serve as trusted technical and strategic advisor to clients.
• Lead and manage environmental projects from proposal through execution and closeout.
• Prepare and oversee proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets.
• Perform and oversee technical work, including data evaluation, reporting, and regulatory coordination.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical environmental analysis

Proposal development

Communication & writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

VRX, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join the Houston team, bringing 10–15 years of environmental consulting experience.

The role combines business development with hands-on technical leadership, working to win new work while guiding projects from proposal to closeout. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a track record of growing client accounts, and the ability to work across regulatory frameworks in Texas and beyond.