Senior Environmental Project Leader & Growth Strategist

VRX, Inc Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

VRX, Inc seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Houston team. This doer-seller role combines developing business, leading projects, and executing technical work in a client-facing environment.

The ideal candidate will drive growth in the Texas Gulf Coast market, manage proposals and budgets, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality environmental solutions for public and private sector clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10–15 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Demonstrated doer-seller with a track record of business development success.
• Strong project management with budget and schedule responsibility.
• Solid understanding of Texas and federal environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication, writing, and client-relations skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, pursue, and win new business through existing client relationships and new market opportunities.
• Serve as a 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 and support junior staff and contribute to team development.
• Collaborate with leadership to support regional growth strategies.

Skills

Doer-seller experience

Business development

Client relationship management

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering

Master's preferred

Job description

VRX, Inc seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Houston team. This doer-seller role combines developing business, leading projects, and executing technical work in a client-facing environment.

The ideal candidate will drive growth in the Texas Gulf Coast market, manage proposals and budgets, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality environmental solutions for public and private sector clients.