Environmental Permitting Lead for Tech Infrastructure

ERM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ERM seeks a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting / Due Diligence Project Manager to lead permitting and due diligence for major capital projects in the technology infrastructure sector. You’ll drive environmental risk evaluations, manage regulatory interactions, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, sustainable solutions.

Based in Seattle, WA, you’ll collaborate with global experts, advance client relationships, and contribute to ERM’s CPD service line by

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, biology/ecology, planning, program management, or a related field. Or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in environmental permitting and/or due diligence.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and presenting to clients.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships and thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental risk evaluations, permitting, and approvals for technology infrastructure and major capital projects.
• Identify permitting requirements during site acquisition and due diligence processes.
• Manage regulatory agency interactions and develop mitigation strategies for environmental risks.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering partners on conceptual master planning.
• Communicate environmental requirements to diverse stakeholders, including legal, real estate, design, and sustainability teams.
• Oversee preparation of reports, permitting documents, and environmental reviews at federal and state levels.
• Serve as project manager, technical expert, and QA/QC reviewer to ensure quality and compliance.
• Drive business development through proposal preparation and client relationship management.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and health & safety protocols.
• Work across ERM’s global network to share best practices and deliver exceptional results.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Due diligence

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

Engineering or Environmental Science degree

Job description

ERM seeks a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting / Due Diligence Project Manager to lead permitting and due diligence for major capital projects in the technology infrastructure sector. You’ll drive environmental risk evaluations, manage regulatory interactions, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, sustainable solutions.

Based in Seattle, WA, you’ll collaborate with global experts, advance client relationships, and contribute to ERM’s CPD service line by