Vertex Resource Group Ltd. · 21 hours ago
Regional Lead – Urban Development & Infrastructure (British Columbia)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVertex Resource Group Ltd. is a leading North American provider of environmental services, and they are seeking an experienced Regional Lead – Urban Development & Infrastructure for British Columbia. The role involves overseeing multidisciplinary environmental projects, ensuring technical excellence, and guiding the growth of the Urban Development & Infrastructure practice while managing client relationships and business development efforts.
EnergySustainabilityEnvironmental ConsultingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Act as a senior lead for biophysical assessments and environmental permitting, working collaboratively with internal biophysical specialists
Provide technical oversight and strategic guidance for commercial real estate and development project in British Columbia and associated regulatory and transactional work
Support business development growth for Stage 1 and Stage 2 Environmental Site Assessments, working collaboratively with internal Liability Management teams
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with BC regulatory requirements, professional practice standards, and Vertex’s internal technical guidelines
Provide QA/QC oversight for environmental and biophysical deliverables in your area of expertise and collaborate with senior technical leadership
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, providing clear communication, risk-based advice, and practical solutions
Lead business development efforts to grow Vertex’s Urban Development & Infrastructure services across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
Identify and pursue new opportunities with developers, landowners, engineering firms, financial institutions, and public-sector clients
Act as a direct client manager, developing and maintaining long-term client relationships
Support proposal development, scope definition, pricing, and technical strategy in collaboration with Vertex’s business development and bids teams
Represent Vertex at industry events, client meetings, and networking functions
Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and client needs to inform service growth and positioning
Work closely with Liability Management, Biophysical and geotechnical teams to cross-sell Vertex services and enhance the overall value proposition to clients
Support integrated project delivery across Liability Management, biophysical, and geotechnical services for commercial development projects
Contribute to the development and refinement of service offerings tailored to the BC development market
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related discipline
8–12+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting, with demonstrated experience supporting commercial real estate and development projects in British Columbia
Lead and manage biophysical focused environmental projects, including: Vegetation, soils, wetlands, wildlife, fisheries and aquatic assessments, Regulatory permitting, baseline studies, and impact assessments, Support our existing Urban Development Liability Management team with Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigations (PSIs), Stage 2 Detailed Site Investigations (DSIs), remediation and reclamation projects as required to meet business demands
Working knowledge of Stage 1 and Stage 2 ESAs (Phase I / II ESAs) in accordance with: BC Environmental Management Act, Contaminated Sites Regulation, Lender, investor, and transactional requirements
Proven business development and client relationship management experience, particularly within the commercial real estate, development, and infrastructure sectors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal abilities
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Preferred
A master's degree is considered an asset
Established relationships with developers, engineering firms, municipalities, lenders, and/or regulators in Metro Vancouver or the Lower Mainland are a strong asset
Benefits
Performance-based bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
RRSP matching program
Training and professional development opportunities
Cell phone allowance provided
Company
Vertex Resource Group Ltd.
Since 1962, Vertex has been a leading North American provider of environmental services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2022-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $15M
2017-10-18IPO
Leadership Team
Terry Stephenson
President
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