Managing Consultant, Environmental Permitting Project Manager

ERM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM seeks a Managing Consultant, Project Manager to join the Gulf Coast Capital Project Delivery Team in Texas. You will guide complex energy projects from concept through execution, navigating permitting, risk, and stakeholder engagement.

In this client-facing role, you will mentor multidisciplinary teams, drive schedules and budgets, and help expand services across oil, gas, LNG, power, and energy transition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex capital projects.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes (NEPA, FERC, USACE, USFWS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, complex, multidisciplinary projects from conception to delivery.
• Oversee scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery oversight for projects.
• Direct multi-media permitting (local, state, and federal) for capital development.
• Ensure compliance with USACE, USFWS, FERC, BOEM and other agencies.
• Produce technical reports, presentations, and client communications.
• Foster strong client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Project leadership

Regulatory permitting

Energy sector exp

Client advisory

Risk management

Cross-functional teams

Communication skills

Mentoring

Proposal development

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

Lead the Delivery of Complex Energy Projects That Shape the Future

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Project Manager to join our growing Capital Project Delivery Team in the Gulf Coast region (Texas). This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced project leader who thrives at the intersection of environmental permitting, infrastructure development, and strategic client advisory services. In this highly visible, client-facing role, you will guide complex capital projects from concept through execution, helping clients navigate regulatory challenges, manage risk, and deliver critical investments across the oil and gas, LNG, power, renewable energy, low carbon, and energy transition sectors. If you're energized by leading multidisciplinary teams, influencing major project outcomes, and contributing to the future of energy development, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Why This Role Matters

As organizations invest in critical infrastructure and energy transition initiatives, successful project delivery depends on strong leadership, regulatory expertise, and effective risk management. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate complex permitting processes, environmental impact assessments, and project delivery challenges while advancing sustainable and responsible development. You will play a key role in strengthening ERM's presence within the Diversified Energy sector, managing high-profile projects, supporting business growth, and collaborating with experts across ERM's national Low Carbon Energy Transition (LCET) network. Your work will directly contribute to both project success and ERM's broader global strategy.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead the successful delivery of capital development projects across the energy sector by managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and project risk.
• Provide strategic permitting and environmental impact assessment guidance for complex infrastructure and energy projects.
• Serve as a trusted client advisor throughout project lifecycles, from proposal development through project execution and delivery.
• Support the advancement of low carbon and energy transition projects that are reshaping the industry.
• Strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services and support commercial growth.
• Help develop and mentor team members while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing project environment.
• Influence the successful delivery of projects involving oil and gas pipelines, LNG facilities, low carbon capital development, solar, onshore wind, offshore wind, energy storage, and transmission.

What You'll Bring

• Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in either a consulting environment or working substantially within the energy sector.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Experience managing projects with multidisciplinary teams and balancing multiple priorities, workstreams, and deadlines.
• Experience managing and performing multi-media permitting associated with capital development projects.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal permitting requirements and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of the energy regulatory environment, key regulatory agencies, and current and emerging issues.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, presentation, and client communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work products.
• Ability to work independently while leading project teams and driving project execution.
• Experience supporting commercial success through identifying client opportunities, proposal development, and cross-selling multidisciplinary services.
• Experience with line management and/or contributing to the professional development of team members.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and a desire to work within a growing team.

Driver's License Required

This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• 7+ years of experience in either a consulting environment or working substantially within the energy sector.
• Impact Assessment expertise, including NEPA EA/EIS, FERC, or similar agency experience.
• USACE and NEPA expertise, including experience with FERC permitting and EIS development.
• Familiarity with Texas and Louisiana state permitting requirements.
• ESHIA (Environmental, Social, and Health Impact Assessment) experience.
• Understanding of ERM's Diversified Energy Sector and the companies operating in this market, including existing relationships that can be leveraged into new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and help manage large, complex, multidisciplinary, and global projects.
• Demonstrate strong project management leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including project scoping, budget management, scheduling, and delivery oversight.
• Manage and perform multi-media permitting associated with capital development projects, with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations administered by agencies such as: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
• Provide technical, subject matter, and project management expertise related to: Permitting strategies, Due diligence reviews, Environmental critical issues assessments, Impact assessment deliverables, Quality control reviews
• Apply strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex project challenges.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality technical reports, presentations, and client communications.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and business partners.
• Contribute to proposal development, project pursuits, and broader business development initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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