Senior Project Manager, Remediation

The Vertex Companies LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary bonus

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Vertex Companies LLC seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead regional remediation and regulatory compliance in the NY/NJ markets. You will manage complex environmental projects, coach consultants, and collaborate with clients to drive performance and growth.

Role requires strong engineering, technical and business development skills, plus experience with NYSDEC/NYCDEP projects. Travel to client sites is expected as needed, with a focus on delivering high-quality, on-time results.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related experience.
• PE in NY and/or NJ is required; willingness to obtain licenses in other states.
• Experience with NYSDEC, NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program, NYCOER and related programs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to meet milestones, budget, deadlines, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project staff and subcontractors.
• Prepare NJDEP, NYSDEC, and NYCDEP project deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality work.
• Engage with clients to procure work and support business development.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Environmental consulting

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license (NY/NJ)

Tools

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration 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 and deliver meaningful impact.

Job Description

Due to growth and new demand for our environmental services in the New Jersey and New York City markets, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage our regional remediation and regulatory compliance group. We are looking for a candidate who has strong engineering, technical and business development skills, who will assist senior leaders in expanding our presence in the region. Senior Project Managers coach and manage teams of consultants who perform a variety of regulatory compliance and remediation services.

Core Responsibilities

• Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members
• Manage projects to meet milestones, budget, deadlines, regulatory requirements, client needs, or other performance indicators.
• Manage all aspects of the project life cycle: planning, scope definition, budgeting, coordination, execution, and delivery.
• Actively participate in Account Management and Business Development program to engage with clients and procure work.
• Manage project staff members and subcontractors.
• Prepare NJDEP, NYSDEC, and NYCDEP project deliverables.
• Engineer and implement the in-situ remediation of impacted soil and groundwater, as well as vapor mitigation systems.
• Oversee and provide technical review of investigation and remediation projects in the region.
• Prepare and review cost proposals and technical assessment reports including ensuring accurate data/summary tables and/or figures.
• Coordinate work activities for multiple project functions to ensure satisfying delivery.
• Effectively lead coordination with other team members as requested or assigned, able to provide technical work product review, and monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self is consistently high quality.
• Responsible for supporting assigned manager in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area (including proactive creation of work product to meet or exceed defined utilization targets, oversight of execution of profitable technical assignments, and communication with clients as assigned or requested).
• Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able to provide technical work product review, and monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self is consistently high quality.
• Support assigned manager in monitoring of all relevant data related to own performance such as individual utilization rate vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet data, etc.
• Conduct own behavior in a "lead by example" manner, with emphasis on positivity.
• Manage own tasks within assigned projects in support of meeting defined objectives and key results (OKRs).
• Travel, as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.
• Provide feedback to project team leader in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation of any client, or technical or operational challenges.
• Be aware of and perform own tasks in a manner that supports the organization's vision and defined business objectives.
• Conduct self and prioritize tasks to work toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects.
• Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams.
• Complete daily tasks consistent with contract requirements and proactively alert assigned manager to any potential challenges or issues.
• Ensure compliance of operations with all local, state and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, and compliance with company policy.
• Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for all individual work product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience, or 11 years of related experience and no degree.
• PE in New York and/or New Jersey is required.
• Willingness to obtain PE licenses in other states.
• Technical proficiency in environmental consulting services, including conducting and leading client facing remediation and environmental compliance projects.
• Direct experience designing and implementing the in-situ remediation of impacted soil and groundwater, as well as vapor intrusion mitigation.
• Direct experience managing projects in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and Spills Program; and the New York City Office of Environmental Remediation (NYCOER) E-Designation and Voluntary Cleanup Programs.
• Working knowledge and applicability of the NYSDEC BCP and Spills Program regulations; the NYCOER E-Designation and Voluntary Cleanup Programs; the New Jersey Technical Requirements for Site Remediation and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA).
• 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.
• 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 Director(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 The Vertex Companies, our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire's starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the time of hire and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long‑term opportunity. The pay range for this role is:$109,000.00 - $299,000.00 USD annually (Geographical Tier AA - Sample Locations: NY Metro, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle)$101,000.00 - $276,000.00 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria) 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.