ESG Due Diligence Consultant

VDS Consulting Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VDS Consulting Group is seeking an ESG Due Diligence Consultant to lead environmental site assessments and ESG risk evaluation in a contract-to-hire pathway. The role focuses on identifying site and permit risks across chemicals, mining, oil & gas, and heavy manufacturing sectors.

You will review Phase I/II ESA reports, assess legacy liabilities, and ensure regulatory permit compliance, while estimating remediation costs and guiding indemnities during close.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in environmental consulting, EHS leadership, or transaction environmental review.
• Hands-on familiarity with ASTM E1527 Phase I standards and regulatory permitting.

Responsibilities

• Scope and review Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments with qualified environmental firms.
• Assess site contamination, legacy liabilities, and ecological risks.
• Check compliance with air, water, waste, and hazardous materials permits (EPA, OSHA, and state rules).
• Review EHS programs, safety records, incident history, and open enforcement actions.
• Evaluate ESG and sustainability exposure, including emissions reporting and investor expectations.
• Estimate remediation and compliance costs and recommend indemnities or price adjustments.
• After close, lead EHS integration and a safety and sustainability improvement plan.

Education

Degree in environmental science or engineering

PE or CHMM

ASTM E1527 familiarity

Job description

ESG Due Diligence Consultant

Contract to hire · Operating Partner pathway (EHS / sustainability track)

You will make sure the buyer isn't acquiring a cleanup bill. Many VDS industries, including chemicals, mining, oil & gas, and heavy manufacturing, carry real site and permit risk.

What you'll do

• Scope and review Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments with qualified environmental firms.
• Assess site contamination, legacy liabilities, and ecological risks.
• Check compliance with air, water, waste, and hazardous materials permits (EPA, OSHA, and state rules).
• Review EHS programs, safety records, incident history, and open enforcement actions.
• Evaluate ESG and sustainability exposure, including emissions reporting and investor expectations.
• Estimate remediation and compliance costs and recommend indemnities or price adjustments.
• After close, lead EHS integration and a safety and sustainability improvement plan.

What you bring

• 7+ years in environmental consulting, EHS leadership, or transaction environmental review.
• Degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field; PE or CHMM a plus.
• Hands-on familiarity with ASTM E1527 Phase I standards and regulatory permitting.
• Experience in specialty chemicals, oil & gas, mining, or industrial manufacturing preferred.

Operating Partner path:

EHS or sustainability lead, driving safety performance and remediation to plan.