Energy Project Leader & Permitting Expert

ERM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Project Manager in the Gulf Coast region to lead capital projects across oil & gas, LNG, power, and renewables. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while guiding permitting and environmental assessments for large infrastructure programs.

You will serve as a trusted advisor from proposal to delivery, mentor teams, and help grow ERM's diversification in energy transition projects. Travel across a broad geographic area is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in either a consulting environment or within the energy sector.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Experience managing projects with multidisciplinary teams and balancing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of capital development projects across the energy sector, managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and risk.
• Provide strategic permitting and environmental impact assessment guidance for complex infrastructure.
• Serve as a trusted client advisor through proposal development to project execution.
• Support advancement of low carbon and energy transition projects.
• Mentor team members and contribute to a collaborative project environment.
• Collaborate across ERM's teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Skills

Project leadership

Regulatory permitting

Environmental impact assessments

Client advisory

Team mentorship

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Project Manager in the Gulf Coast region to lead capital projects across oil & gas, LNG, power, and renewables. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk while guiding permitting and environmental assessments for large infrastructure programs.

You will serve as a trusted advisor from proposal to delivery, mentor teams, and help grow ERM's diversification in energy transition projects. Travel across a broad geographic area is expected.