Project Manager - Environmental Insurance
The Vertex Companies LLC

Description
Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries. Our brand purpose is 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, continuously learn, and take pride in your work.

Our Expert Services group is a highly educated and highly valued team of architecture, environmental, and engineering experts. We work with global insurance firms, and national and regionally based law firms to provide professional services on a large portfolio of complex and challenging environmental projects.
Job Description

The Project Manager will assist their assigned Managing Consultant with execution of assigned tasks, production of on time and high-quality work product, and management or coordination with other team members as assigned or requested. The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the success of their entire assigned practice area/practice division as the highest priority, regardless of any assigned subpractice area focus, or specific client engagement or relationship. In any coordination or management activities, the Project Manager will perform assigned tasks in a manner that models the Company's core values and inspires and encourages goal achievement through empowerment, learning, and creativity among the team.
Project Managers in our Environmental Insurance area represent insurance company clients by providing third-party expert oversight and technical support for the evaluation of environmental claims submitted by their policyholders, usually results of Phase I and II sampling and evaluations. Our role is to act on behalf of the insurance company and to determine the cause and origin of the issue. This can include a site visit to observe the area affected and take photos, validation of the other environmental company's analysis and conclusions, interviewing of stakeholders, and creation and submission of a Claim Investigation Report.
Core ResponsibilitiesWork Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members

• Oversee and manage environmental insurance claims from inception to closure
• Visit client site and take photographs, conduct interviews etc.
• Analyze existing laboratory and engineering data provided as part of the claim
• Review the analysis and recommendations provided with the claim for accuracy and comment
• Provide regular status updates to clients and senior leaders at VERTEX.
• Write client-facing summary reports for senior-level review.
• Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, able to provide guidance and monitor progress on assigned tasks or projects, and ensure work product produced by self or other assigned team members is consistently high quality
• Support assigned Managing Consultant in monitoring of all relevant data such as individual utilization performance vs target, client deadlines, accurate and timely timesheet data, etc.
• Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by company leadership
• Coordinate and support other team members as assigned in a "lead by example" manner, with emphasis on positivity and a culture that is empowered to execute
• Mentor project team members in execution of defined objectives and key results (OKRs).
• Travel, as necessary to support client, employee, and leadership needs.
• Support individual and any assigned team members quality control of service delivery, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality
• Provide guidance to project team members in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation to Managing Consultant of any client, team member or operational challenges

Operations

• Be aware of and work in a manner that supports the organization's vision and defined business objectives
• Conduct self and collaborate with others in working toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects
• Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (cooperate with any suggested project assignments outside of original assigned practice area) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results
• Complete daily tasks consistently

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or 8 years of related experience and no degree.
• Phase I environmental technical activities and assessment and remediation projects, including field sample collection and analysis
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills in English
• Proficient with standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe). CAD a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel to regional job sites up to 25%. Valid driver's license required
• Ability to work with Senior Managers to address technical issues and meet tight project deadlines
• Walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain in adverse weather conditions

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
• Able to provide oversight and direction to assigned staff
• 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 Consultant(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:
$52,000.00 - $125,000.00 USD annually (Geographical Tier AA - Sample Locations: NY Metro, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle)
$48,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria)
$44,000.00 - $106,000.00 USD annually (Geographical Tier B - Sample Locations: Baltimore, Chicago, Anchorage, Portland)

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.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that The Vertex Companies employs a fully staffed recruiting team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment 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.

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