Jeremy A. (Jay) JacobsonMSET, CSM, CEM

Mr. Jacobson is an accomplished Project Manager at VERTEX, based in the Scottsdale, Arizona office. He has nearly ten years of specialized experience in environmental consulting, health and safety compliance, and engineering services. He has successfully led a wide range of projects across the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii, as well as internationally in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, supporting clients in sectors including military/public facilities, multifamily housing, retail and office, manufacturing, hospitality, and undeveloped land.

Mr. Jacobson’s technical expertise spans Field Engineering, Construction and Workplace Safety Management, Property Condition Assessments, Environmental Due Diligence, Remediation Services, and Building Sciences. He has managed complex environmental investigations and remediation efforts, including Phase II Subsurface Investigations, hazardous materials assessments, UST removals, hydrogeologic studies, site characterization, and brownfield redevelopment. He is also highly experienced in identifying, designing, and implementing asbestos, lead, mold, and radon abatement strategies.

He holds an M.S. in Engineering Technology — Survey Engineering from the University of Maine and a B.S. in Environmental Science — Biology from Norwich University. As a Program Adviser, he is completing an Executive Education program in Strategic Artificial Intelligence at the University of Colorado — Colorado Springs, reflecting his commitment to integrating innovative technologies into environmental practice.

Mr. Jacobson maintains a wide range of professional certifications, including State of Nevada Certified Environmental Manager, Certified ScrumMaster, FAA Remote Pilot Certificate, Asbestos Inspector, Management Planner, and Project Designer; and EPA Lead Risk Assessor and Inspector. He is trained in OSHA and HAZWOPER protocols, including 40-hour HAZWOPER, OSHA 30/10, and EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Awareness.

He is well-versed in federal and state regulatory frameworks. He ensures compliance with ASTM standards, EPA All Appropriate Inquiry, HUD, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, USACE, NAVFAC, OSHA, and project-specific client requirements. At VERTEX, Mr. Jacobson also leads business development initiatives, manages client relationships, and oversees project planning, execution, and quality control—contributing to the strategic expansion of the firm’s environmental operations in Arizona and the Rocky Mountain Region.

Areas of Services

Construction Health & Safety, Construction Management, Due Diligence Consulting, Environmental, Environmental Claims Consulting, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental, Social & Governance, Industrial Hygiene & Building Sciences, Project Management, Property Condition Assessments, Remediation Management & Development Consulting

Education & Certification

Executive Education, Strategic Artificial Intelligence, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
M.S., Engineering Technology – Survey Engineering, University of Maine
B.S., Environmental Science – Biology, Norwich University

Certification:
Certified Environmental Manager (CEM), State of NV – EM2519
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance
FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
Asbestos Inspector / Management Planner / Project Designer
EPA Lead Risk Assessor & Inspector
29 CFR/OSHA Part 1910.120 HAZWOPER
HAZWOPER 40 / OSHA 30 / OSHA 10 / HAZWOPER 8-hour Refresher
40-hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness for Contractors
8-hour EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness for Contractors (Refresher)
CPR/AED & First Aid (Adult, Child & Infant, Pediatric)
Commercial Boating License, State of New Hampshire

Special Training:
Best Practices and Improvements in Injection Systems for In Situ Remediation
Waste Determination: When is a Waste a Hazardous Waste?
Permit Required Confined Space Entry / Confined Space Entry and Rescue
Water Distribution in Construction
State of Vermont Hazardous Materials Management
Environmental Hazards in Construction
National Incident Management System-NIMS (FEMA)
Introduction to the Incident Command System ICS-100 (FEMA)
Department of Transportation – Hazardous Materials Transportation & Security Training (49CFR172.704)

Associations

Environmental Professionals of Arizona (EPAZ), Board of Directors
Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society (SAEMS), Member
National Association for Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), Developing Leader
Urban Land Institute (ULI), Associate Member
GET Phoenix Young Professionals, Board of Directors/Events Committee Member