ESG & EHS Transaction Due Diligence Lead

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

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.