Managing Consultant, Environmental Project Manager

ERM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,083 - 120,105; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ERM is looking for a Managing Consultant, Environmental Project Manager in New York, NY to lead innovative, sustainable solutions for complex environmental challenges. This role involves managing site investigations and remediation projects, mentoring junior consultants, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or geology, along with 4+ years of experience in project management. The anticipated annual pay ranges from $96,083 to $120,105, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in environmental remediation.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification required.
• Driver’s License required for travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-profile site investigation and remediation projects.
• Coordinate field activities including sampling and drilling.
• Evaluate remedial strategies and negotiate with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Environmental field experience

Safety commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or related discipline

Master’s degree in engineering or geology (Preferred)

Tools

Environmental data management tools (e.g., EQuIS)

Job description

Lead Strategic Environmental Solutions That Shape the Future

Join ERM in New York, NY as a Managing Consultant, Environmental Project Manager and take the lead in delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for complex environmental challenges. This is more than a project management role—it’s an opportunity to influence industry standards, mentor future leaders, and drive impactful change across diverse sectors.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental stewardship is at the heart of ERM’s mission. As a Managing Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding clients through regulatory complexity, implementing cutting‑edge remediation technologies, and ensuring projects meet the highest standards of safety and sustainability. Your leadership will help organizations achieve compliance, reduce risk, and create lasting environmental value.

What Your Impact Is

• Manage and deliver high‑profile site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation projects under CERCLA, RCRA, and state programs.
• Shape strategies for environmental liability management across manufacturing, power, chemical, oil & gas, and technology sectors.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants while fostering collaboration with technical experts and senior leaders.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to business growth through proposals, presentations, and thought leadership.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of progressive project management and technical experience in site investigation/remediation under CERCLA, RCRA, and state programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams.
• Environmental field experience and 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• 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.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to health and safety protocols.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in engineering or geology.
• Professional license (PE, PG) or ability to obtain one soon.
• 5–8 years of experience managing complex projects.
• Familiarity with environmental data management tools (e.g., EQuIS).
• Experience with vapor intrusion investigations and remediation.
• Understanding of electronic field data collection and reporting technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site investigations, risk assessments, and remediation of soil, groundwater, and sediments.
• Plan and oversee field activities: sampling, drilling, well installation, vapor intrusion assessments, and high‑resolution site characterization.
• Review and interpret environmental data, develop conceptual site models, and prepare technical reports and work plans.
• Evaluate remedial alternatives and negotiate cost‑effective closure strategies with regulatory agencies.
• Mentor junior staff, delegate tasks effectively, and engage technical experts to maximize client value.
• Support business development through proposals, presentations, and client relationship management.
• Champion innovation by integrating new technologies to improve project efficiency and outcomes.

Salary and Benefits

For the Managing Consultant, Environmental Project Manager position, the anticipated annual base pay is $96,083-$120,105 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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.