Global Mining ESIA Lead

Careermine; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM, a global sustainability consultancy, seeks a Principal Consultant to lead international mining impact assessments and capital project delivery. You will guide strategic growth, oversee complex ESIA/ESIA-related work, and mentor multidisciplinary teams across ERM’s global organization.

The role requires senior leadership, international project experience, and a strong client network with mining companies, coupled with expertise in environmental and social risk assessment and regulatory

Qualifications

• BS/MS in sciences, environmental studies, planning, geography, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6-8+ years of consulting experience with impact assessment and multi-media permitting, particularly on international projects.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business growth strategies within the mining, energy, or capital projects sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships and generate bookable sales.
• Established relationships with mining companies.
• Strong understanding of key impact assessment and management issues within the mining sector.
• High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices.
• Recognized technical expertise and established reputation in the marketplace, including credibility with regulators involved in impact assessment approvals.
• Excellent leadership, team-building, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, executive presence, and ability to address complex client and business challenges effectively.
• Positive outlook, collaborative mindset, and commitment to the success of ERM as a global organization.
• Experience leading environmental and social impact assessments for projects financed by international lending institutions, including the World Bank.
• Experience supporting projects aligned with IRMA or comparable international sustainability standards.
• International project leadership experience across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary global consulting teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth of ERM's environmental and social impact assessment practice within the mining sector.
• Lead client engagement, business development, and technical delivery activities.
• Provide technical leadership on complex international mining and capital project assessments.
• Mentor and develop high-performing consulting teams.
• Collaborate across ERM's global organization to deliver innovative client solutions.
• Build and strengthen long-term client relationships while expanding market presence.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Collaboration

Influencing

Relationship-building

Technical competence

Impact assessment

Education

BS/MS in sciences or related field

Job description

ERM, a global sustainability consultancy, seeks a Principal Consultant to lead international mining impact assessments and capital project delivery. You will guide strategic growth, oversee complex ESIA/ESIA-related work, and mentor multidisciplinary teams across ERM’s global organization.

The role requires senior leadership, international project experience, and a strong client network with mining companies, coupled with expertise in environmental and social risk assessment and regulatory