Client Development Associate - Environmental Services

VERSATILITY.  EXPERTISE.

With these two words, Vertex makes the promise that we will always be versatile in developing solutions to our clients’ unique needs and that we will always demonstrate expertise in our designated fields. We encourage our team members to think proactively and deliver best-in-class solutions. If you are an ambitious, self-motivated professional looking to accelerate your career on the ground floor of an expanding regional market, we want you on the Vertex team.

Vertex is a leading North American provider of environmental, engineering, and consulting services. From initial site selection, due diligence, and regulatory permitting, through construction, testing, and lifecycle maintenance, we support developers and public infrastructure stakeholders every step of the way. With our continued growth across Texas, Vertex Resource Services Inc. is expanding its physical footprint and service capabilities in Dallas.

OVERVIEW

Vertex is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent Client Development Associate, Environmental Services to join our growing team in Houston, Texas.

This role is designed for an energetic, early-to-intermediate professional who wants to make a measurable impact driving commercial growth in North Texas. You will be the commercial catalyst for our Dallas practice, identifying project leads, tracking municipal procurements, and opening doors with commercial real estate developers, general contractors, architects, civil engineers, and public agencies. You will work side-by-side with our technical leadership to cross-sell comprehensive engineering solutions spanning geotechnical investigations, environmental consulting, and building envelope forensics.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Geology or a related discipline.
• Experience: 3 to 4 years of business development or technical experience in environmental field with a focus on inside sales and client management
• The ideal candidate 5 to 8 years of industry experience, and has experience as an Intermediate or senior technical consultant (e.g., environmental specialist, environmental technician, or staff engineer looking to transition into client development)
• Industry Familiarity: Basic understanding of South Texas, commercial real estate development, architectural/engineering workflows, or energy sector procurement processes is required.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting directly to prospective clients.
• Initiative: Internally motivated, coachable, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, growing office.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel locally throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex for meetings, site visits, and industry events.
• 3+ years’ experience growing and managing a client base, working with technical teams to execute projects and clientele to improve project outcomes
• Ability to travel to meet and liaise with current and future clients
• Presentation experience with both small and large groups
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage changing priorities, and the ability to multitask effectively in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pipeline Growth & Lead Tracking: Proactively identify and monitor commercial real estate developments, capital improvement projects, and municipal infrastructure starts across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex through industry platforms, bid portals, and industry networks.
• Client Outreach & Relationship Development: Establish, maintain, and expand relationships with commercial developers, civil engineering firms, general contractors, architectural teams, and municipal/institutional agency representatives.
• Integrated Service Sales: Promote and sell Vertex’s multidisciplinary consulting offerings, with a focus on:
  • Environmental Consulting: Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation, hazardous materials assessments, and regulatory due diligence.
  • Ecology Services: wildlife, wetlands and regulatory approvals. 
  • Building Envelope & Sciences: Moisture intrusion assessments, façade/roofing evaluations, and property condition assessments (PCAs).

• Support, Geotechnical Engineering Sales: Subsurface investigations, foundation recommendations, retaining structure evaluations, and construction consultation, material testing and CMT.

• Cross-Selling & Client Management: Serve as an responsive client touchpoint, identifying opportunities to cross-sell companion services (including construction materials testing and environmental planning) to expand project value.
• Local Market Presence: Attend regional industry and trade organization events (such as TREC, ULI, AGC/TEXO, and municipal industry forums) to represent Vertex and build a robust network.
• CRM & Activity Tracking: Maintain disciplined management of contacts, outreach activities, active opportunities, and awarded contracts within the company CRM system.

LOCATION

• The ideal candidate will be based out of our Houston location (Conroe, TX).
• Work Structure: Hybrid office/remote schedule with frequent local travel to visit clients, meet project partners, and attend regional industry events

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Compensation is commensurate with education and experience
• A comprehensive benefit package and 401K are provided
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative work environment
• iPhone or phone allowance is provided

APPLY NOW

With a track record of success, Vertex provides a fast-paced environment where people thrive. We recognize that each member brings a valuable skill set to the Vertex team and we make health, safety and community well-being a priority by supporting numerous endeavors at each of our locations across North America.

At Vertex, we value teamwork through collaboration and provide support across the entire organization. If you think you have what it takes to play for the Vertex team, please apply.

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*We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted*