Consultant, Remediation and Demolition Site Lead

ERM; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM seeks a Consultant, Remediation and Demolition Site Lead to join the Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will lead field activities across remediation, demolition, and related projects, driving safety, scheduling, and client coordination.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, engineering or related degree, and 3+ years of project experience with extensive travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering field, or related science, with 3+ years of project experience; equivalency considered.
• Experience in heavy construction, demolition, or remediation project execution and safety leadership.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to implement health and safety protocols.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of time, including international travel.
• Pass a background check and drug screening; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead remediation, construction, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition field activities.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure safety compliance on-site.
• Plan, manage schedules, and coordinate project documentation and reporting.
• Support client engagement, proposals, and project contracting activities.
• Act as Field Safety Officer and maintain Health & Safety Plans on projects.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Skills

Field leadership

Project management

Health & safety leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Lead Complex Field Projects. Drive Safe Execution. Make a Lasting Environmental Impact.

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Remediation and Demolition Site Lead to join our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced field professional who thrives in dynamic project environments and is passionate about safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. In this role, you will serve as a critical link between project planning and field execution, supporting remediation, construction, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition (DDD) projects while helping clients navigate complex environmental challenges.

Working alongside ERM's multidisciplinary team of project managers, construction managers, demolition managers, and health and safety professionals, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, compliant, and successful project outcomes.

Why This Role Matters?

Environmental remediation and demolition projects require strong leadership, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to safety. As a Consultant, Remediation and Demolition Site Lead, you will be the on-site leader responsible for overseeing field activities, supporting contractor performance, maintaining rigorous health and safety standards, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

Your work will directly contribute to protecting communities, supporting sustainable redevelopment efforts, and helping clients safely manage environmental liabilities. This role offers significant field exposure, collaboration with industry experts, and opportunities to grow your technical and project management experience within one of the world's leading sustainability consultancies.

What Your Impact Is:

• Lead the safe implementation of remediation, construction, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects in the field.
• Serve as a trusted resource for project teams, contractors, and clients during all phases of project execution.
• Promote and maintain ERM's strong health and safety culture by serving as a Field Safety Officer and ensuring compliance with project-specific safety requirements.
• Support project delivery through planning, contractor oversight, schedule management, reporting, and quality assurance activities.
• Help identify and address project challenges proactively while maintaining alignment with project objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• Support business growth through client engagement, proposal development, interviews, and project contracting activities.

Required

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering field, preferably chemical, civil, or structural engineering, with at least 3 years of project experience, or equivalent experience. Alternatively, a degree in geology, environmental science, occupational health, safety, or industrial hygiene will be considered, or equivalent experience. Candidates with the equivalency of 7+ years of related experience in lieu of education will also be considered.
• Experience in heavy construction, demolition, or remediation-specific project execution and health & safety leadership.
• Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict Health and Safety protocols.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in situations involving uncertainty or evolving project requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, technical writing, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout and outside the United States. Applicants should anticipate spending approximately 75% of their time in the field on three-week rotations with typically one-week breaks.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Engineering degree in chemical, civil, or structural engineering.
• Experience supporting complex environmental remediation and demolition projects.
• Experience with contractor management, field oversight, and project scheduling.
• Experience serving in a field-based health and safety leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Plan and support Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) projects, including: Developing scopes of work. Reviewing contractor work plans. Evaluating scope alternatives. Supporting project cost estimates. Attending pre-construction interviews. Supervising specific project tasks. Participating in client and progress meetings. Documenting project progress and updating schedules. Performing field safety walks. Preparing project summaries and final reports.

Contractor Oversight & Compliance

• Review contractor submittals including, but not limited to: Requests for Information (RFIs). Contract clarifications. Contract-required submittals. Change order requests. Other documents related to compliance with project specifications.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and project schedules.
• Assist with negotiating and resolving change order requests.

Site Investigation & Technical Support

• Support site investigations to identify existing subsurface and building conditions.
• Assist with sampling efforts to determine the presence of hazardous materials requiring special handling during remediation and demolition activities.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Serve as the Field Safety Officer for assigned projects.
• Prepare project-specific Health & Safety Plans.
• Monitor compliance with safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Conduct daily safety briefings.
• Interface with contractors, ERM project teams, and client representatives.
• Maintain site safety documentation and records.
• Conduct behavior-based safety observations.
• Coordinate internal Event Communication System activities.
• Investigate and correct incidents and near misses.
• Support continuous improvement of field safety performance.

Project Coordination & Client Support

• Coordinate communication between field personnel and Project Managers.
• Support assessments of project conformance with approved plans and specifications.
• Ensure project clarifications and contract interpretations are effectively implemented.
• Assist Project Managers in identifying and tracking upcoming project requirements.
• Meet with clients to discuss future work opportunities.
• Support business development initiatives, including: Proposal preparation. Client interviews. Project contracting activities.

Training & Professional Compliance

• Complete and maintain required training, including: ERM Field Safety Officer Training Modules
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER
• 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor
• CPR/First Aid
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Confined Space and Excavation Awareness
• Emergency Preparedness
• Hazard Recognition and Job Hazard Analysis
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

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 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!