Client Development Associate - Geotechnical & 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, Geotechnical and Environmental Services to join our growing team in Dallas, 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 Business, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Experience: 1 to 4 years of business development, inside sales, proposal coordination, or junior technical consulting experience (e.g., environmental specialist, field technician, or staff engineer looking to transition into client development). Industry Familiarity: Basic understanding of North Texas commercial real estate development, architectural/engineering workflows, or municipal procurement processes is strongly preferred. 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: Geotechnical Engineering: Subsurfac…

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