Lead Environmental Compliance Consultant (Field Based)

ERM; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Lead Environmental Compliance Consultant embedded with a technology client in Mishawaka, IN. This crucial role involves strategic development and execution of environmental permits for data center construction. This is a full-time, limited-term position with potential for renewal.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience, including project management and environmental permitting. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management and environmental permitting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities or large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subject-matter experts to satisfy compliance obligations.
• Manage environmental and construction consultants for site delivery.
• Support development of environmental risk mitigations for construction.

Skills

Project management

Environmental permitting

Communication skills

Relationship building

Environmental science knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Lead Environmental Compliance Consultant

ERM is hiring a Lead Environmental Compliance Consultant embedded with a technology client in Mishawaka, IN. This role will be a key player in both the strategic development and compliant execution of environmental permits for data center projects in the Columbus metro area during their construction phase. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) limited‑term role with a 12‑month duration, with a possible 6‑month renewal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subject‑matter experts to satisfy compliance obligations and environmental requirements based on the timing of the overall construction schedule.
• Coordinate with Permit Managers to understand permit conditions and drive understanding for construction teams to ensure compliance with all environmental approvals.
• Manage environmental and construction consultants that support the overall site delivery. Consultants support the compliance team by conducting required site inspections, regular reporting to internal stakeholders, assisting with agency discussions, submission of AHJ notifications and reports, and advising construction teams on compliance concerns that arise in the field.
• Identify and mitigate issues that occur during construction related to stormwater, wetlands, streams (CWA 404/401), threatened and endangered species, cultural resources, buffers, tree preservations, and air compliance. Assist and coordinate with permitting teams to deliver construction requested permit modifications.
• Support regulatory agency, stakeholder and community engagement activities for new builds.
• Support development of environmental risk and compliance mitigations to enable data center construction and operations within development timelines.
• Manage environmental compliance planning and execution for pre‑construction activities and operational turnover.
• Communicate environmental requirements and environmental expertise to diverse internal and external stakeholders. Lead environmental compliance will maintain and report project status regularly and contribute to the development and continued improvement of an Environmental Excellence program for data center delivery and construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management and environmental permitting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cross‑functional and positive working relationships with internal and external teams.
• Experience with mission‑critical facilities or large‑scale construction projects.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.