ESG/EHS Due Diligence Leader — Transaction Advisory

ERM; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Transaction Advisory to lead EHS and ESG due diligence for complex mergers and acquisitions across the US. You will guide private equity, investment firms, and corporate clients, coordinating with global ERM experts and client teams.

This role emphasizes technical excellence, client relationship building, and effective project leadership. Travel across key locations is required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, climate science, environmental science, geology, or related discipline.
• 4+ years (10+ years preferred) of experience in environmental consulting with a focus on due diligence projects.
• Project management experience, people leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with other diverse teams and subject matter experts to deliver exceptional and timely deliverables to clients.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards and core business/legal concepts of transactions.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and multi-sector experience (e.g., O&G, manufacturing, chemicals, infrastructure).
• Exceptional communication, presentation and organizational skills; proven ability to write comprehensive due diligence reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EHS and ESG Due Diligence projects from a local to global scale.
• Manage people and projects teams.
• Assist in proposal writing and development.
• Analyze complex risks to articulate commercial implications of EHS and sustainability risks.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective proposals, and take an active leadership role in helping to develop new business, in cooperation with ERM Partners.
• Develop, maintain and expand client relationships while delivering technical excellence that generates repeat business and strengthens branding.
• Collaborate across regions and practice communities to ensure seamless project execution.

Skills

Project management

People leadership

Strong communication

Willing to travel

Education

Engineering degree

Environmental/Geoscience degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Transaction Advisory to lead EHS and ESG due diligence for complex mergers and acquisitions across the US. You will guide private equity, investment firms, and corporate clients, coordinating with global ERM experts and client teams.

This role emphasizes technical excellence, client relationship building, and effective project leadership. Travel across key locations is required as projects demand.