Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Construction (DDD)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Other benefits

Job summary

ERM, a global sustainability consultancy, seeks a Consulting Associate, Environmental Construction (DDD) to lead remediation, demolition, decommissioning and construction projects across the United States. You will plan, oversee field activities, manage costs, and coordinate with clients and subcontractors on multi-disciplinary teams.

You will bring a BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field, 1–3 years experience, strong safety focus, and willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field. Or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in environmental engineering or construction management consulting.
• Experience working on construction or remediation sites (DDD experience preferred).
• Proven ability to prepare and implement work plans, support field programs, and contribute to report writing.
• Strong commitment to safety; OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER required.
• Ability to estimate, track, and manage project costs and documentation; familiarity with cost estimating tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client‑service skills.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and supporting field execution.
• Ability to coordinate site personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Willingness to travel or temporarily relocate for field assignments across the U.S., as needed.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute remediation, DDD, asbestos, and construction projects, including design reviews, cost opinions, work progress tracking, and schedule management.
• Lead on‑site activities such as pre‑construction meetings, field supervision, subcontractor coordination, and progress reporting.
• Review contractor submittals (RFIs, clarifications, required documentation, change order requests) to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Provide construction management and quality assurance on environmental and earthwork projects, including site restoration and remedial system installations.
• Serve as Field Safety Officer for investigation, remediation, and DDD projects: develop and implement site‑specific Health & Safety Plans, conduct daily safety briefings, and maintain all safety records.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during inspections or contract administration.
• Evaluate and manage subcontractor performance; negotiate and resolve change orders as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison between field teams and the in‑house Project Manager to ensure alignment with project plans, specifications, and client expectations.
• Support business development by identifying upcoming opportunities, meeting with clients, and contributing to proposals, interviews, and project contracting.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety management

Project oversight

Cost estimation

Contractor coordination

Report writing

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Ready to launch your environmental career in a role where you won’t just observe—you’ll lead, solve problems, and make a measurable difference? At ERM, you’ll be part of hands‑on project teams tackling complex environmental and construction challenges across North America. If you’re looking for a role that accelerates your skills, expands your field experience, and sets you up for long‑term growth, this is your opportunity.

Why This Role Matters

As a Consulting Associate, Environmental Construction (DDD), you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑impact remediation, demolition, decommissioning, and construction management projects for clients in the oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, and power sectors. Your work will help clients safely transform, restore, and repurpose sites, contributing directly to ERM’s mission of shaping a more sustainable future.

What Your Impact Is

• Support and oversee field activities to ensure safe, high‑quality project execution.
• Develop bid packages, engineering cost estimates, and construction oversight plans for complex environmental and DDD projects.
• Serve as a trusted on‑site leader, coordinating contractors, managing schedules, problem‑solving in real time, and ensuring seamless communication between field crews and project managers.
• Contribute technical expertise that drives successful project outcomes and builds strong, lasting client relationships.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field. Or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in environmental engineering or construction management consulting.
• Experience working on construction or remediation sites (DDD experience preferred).
• Proven ability to prepare and implement work plans, support field programs, and contribute to report writing.
• Strong commitment to safety; OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER required.
• Ability to estimate, track, and manage project costs and documentation; familiarity with cost estimating tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client‑service skills.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and supporting field execution.
• Ability to coordinate site personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Willingness to travel or temporarily relocate for field assignments across the U.S., as needed.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Experience specifically in demolition, decontamination, and decommissioning (DDD) oversight.
• Background supporting construction management or environmental remediation from design through execution.
• Familiarity with reviewing contractor submittals, change orders, and compliance documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute remediation, DDD, asbestos, and construction projects, including design reviews, cost opinions, work progress tracking, and schedule management.
• Lead on‑site activities such as pre‑construction meetings, field supervision, subcontractor coordination, and progress reporting.
• Review contractor submittals (RFIs, clarifications, required documentation, change order requests) to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Provide construction management and quality assurance on environmental and earthwork projects, including site restoration and remedial system installations.
• Serve as Field Safety Officer for investigation, remediation, and DDD projects: develop and implement site‑specific Health & Safety Plans, conduct daily safety briefings, and maintain all safety records.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during inspections or contract administration.
• Evaluate and manage subcontractor performance; negotiate and resolve change orders as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison between field teams and the in‑house Project Manager to ensure alignment with project plans, specifications, and client expectations.
• Support business development by identifying upcoming opportunities, meeting with clients, and contributing to proposals, interviews, and project contracting.

For the Consulting Associate, Environmental Construction (DDD) position, the anticipated annual base pay is $69,386–$85,420 (USD).

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).

Benefits

• paid time off
• parental leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
• 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.

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.

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!

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.