Managing Consultant, Environmental Scientist Project Manager

ERM; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Environmental Scientist Project Manager to lead environmental permitting and NEPA efforts for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects based in Charleston, WV. You will guide clients through regulatory challenges and deliver strategic, compliant solutions across renewable energy, transmission, and oil & gas developments.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure scope, budget and quality, and build strong relationships with regulators and

Qualificações

• BS/MS in environmental science, natural resources management, ecology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years (8 years preferred) of consulting experience in NEPA impact assessment and multi-media permitting.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional technical writing and communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to ERM's sustainability vision.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage environmental permitting and compliance for renewable energy, transmission, and oil & gas projects
• Oversee ESA consultations, develop Habitat Conservation Plans, and prepare mitigation strategies
• Deliver NEPA-compliant impact assessments and management plans, ensuring regulatory alignment
• Provide strategic guidance to clients, identifying opportunities to add business value
• Maintain high standards for health & safety, financial performance, and client satisfaction

Conhecimentos

Environmental consulting

NEPA

Project management

Technical writing

Client engagement

Formação académica

BS/MS in Environmental Science or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Ready to lead transformative capital projects that shape the future of energy and infrastructure? At ERM, we're more than consultants- we're strategic partners helping organizations navigate complexity, accelerate sustainability, and deliver lasting impact. As a Managing Consultant, Environmental Scientist Project Manager, based in Charleston, WV, you will lead high-profile environmental permitting and compliance efforts for large-scale capital projects. This is a pivotal, client-facing role where your expertise will directly influence critical decisions across renewable energy, electric transmission, and midstream oil and gas developments.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is a global leader in sustainability consulting, and this role plays a key part in advancing that mission. You will guide clients through regulatory and environmental challenges tied to complex capital projects-helping them move forward responsibly while safeguarding natural resources and communities. Your work will shape outcomes that matter, both locally and globally.

What Your Impact Is

• Drive successful delivery of multi-media environmental permitting and NEPA processes for high-profile projects
• Lead client engagements, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and quality expectations
• Build and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and clients
• Elevate ERM's reputation as a trusted advisor in sustainability and environmental compliance

What You'll Bring

Required:

• BS/MS in environmental science, natural resources management, ecology, or related field or equivalent experience
• 4+ years (8 years preferred) of consulting experience in NEPA impact assessment and multi-media permitting (ESA processes, Section 7/10 consultations, HCP development)
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional technical writing and communication skills
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to ERM's sustainability vision
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Preferred:

• Established client relationships in the Midwest energy and infrastructure sectors
• Experience with international projects and global regulatory frameworks

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental permitting and compliance for renewable energy, transmission, and oil & gas projects
• Oversee ESA consultations, develop Habitat Conservation Plans, and prepare mitigation strategies
• Deliver NEPA-compliant impact assessments and management plans, ensuring regulatory alignment
• Provide strategic guidance to clients, identifying opportunities to add business value
• Maintain high standards for health & safety, financial performance, and client satisfaction

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability boots to boardroom approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

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.