Partner, Capital Project Development, Diversified Energy

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Canada; On-site; CAD 177,822 - 211,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

RRSP/DPSP

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking a Partner to lead Capital Project Development in Canada's diversified energy sector. You will shape ERM’s strategic direction, expand client relationships, and guide multi-disciplinary teams through asset lifecycles from planning to operation.

This senior role offers meaningful equity ownership and a platform to influence energy transitions. The base pay range is CAD 177,822 to CAD 211,998 with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• BS/MS in environmental science, biology, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years in consulting or diversified energy/power sectors.
• Proven multi-million-dollar annual sales and program delivery.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and carbon transition.
• Established senior-level relationships within target sectors.
• Strong business acumen and enterprise-wide solution mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand strategic client relationships with major energy firms.
• Lead sales and delivery of ERM’s consulting services in capital project development.
• Collaborate with regional leadership on go-to-market strategies for energy projects.
• Drive commercial growth with innovative, client-focused solutions.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor the next generation of ERM leaders.
• Ensure project execution excellence, client satisfaction and risk management.

Skills

Sales leadership

Industry network

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic consulting

Business acumen

Education

BS/MS in environmental science, biology, engineering, or related field

Job description

Lead the Future of Sustainable Energy Development

Are you ready to influence the next era of energy infrastructure? At ERM, we partner with the world’s leading organizations to shape a sustainable future - helping them plan, develop, and operate both traditional and emerging energy assets. This is your opportunity to join us as a Capital Project Development Partner, driving strategic growth and delivering transformative solutions for some of the most complex projects in the Diversified Energy and Power sectors.

Why This Role Matters

Energy companies are navigating unprecedented challenges—from decarbonization to regulatory complexity—while striving to meet global energy reliability and affordability goals. ERM is at the forefront of this challenge between sustainable and reliable energy. As a Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding clients through the entire asset lifecycle, from site selection and permitting to construction, operation, and decommissioning. Your leadership will ensure projects succeed while meeting environmental, social, and governance expectations.

What Your Impact Is

Shape ERM’s strategic direction and influence key decisions as a Partner. Drive growth by leveraging your industry relationships and technical expertise. Lead high-performing teams to deliver world-class consulting services. Help clients achieve measurable business value through innovative, sustainable solutions. Advance ERM’s reputation as a trusted advisor for capital project development in the energy sector.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• BS/MS in environmental science, biology, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in consulting or the Diversified Energy/Power sectors.
• Proven track record of multi-million-dollar annual sales and program delivery.
• Deep understanding of industry regulatory frameworks and emerging issues (e.g., carbon transition).
• Established network of senior-level relationships within target sectors.
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify enterprise-wide solutions.

Preferred:

• Recognized technical authority and marketplace reputation.
• Experience driving innovation in midstream, upstream and export energy projects.
• Demonstrated success in building and mentoring high-performance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and expand strategic client relationships with major energy and power organizations.
• Lead sales and delivery of ERM’s full suite of consulting services, with a focus on capital project development.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to implement go-to-market strategies for diversified energy projects.
• Drive commercial growth through innovative solutions that anticipate client needs.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire the next generation of ERM leaders.
• Ensure excellence in project execution, client satisfaction, and risk management.

This is a Partner-level opportunity offering meaningful equity ownership, influence over ERM’s strategic direction, and a platform to amplify your impact across the energy sector.

For the Partner, Capital Project Development, Diversified Energy position, the anticipated annual base pay is $177,822 - $211,998 CAD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range.

This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Notice Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring Our organization uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in the recruitment process. These tools may help screen, assess, and/or evaluate applicants based on information provided in resumes, applications, and other submitted materials. All AI systems are designed to support fair and efficient hiring decisions and operate under human oversight. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI tools in evaluating your candidacy. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact us at [e-mail].

Thank you for your interest in ERM! At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.

With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

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