Managing Consultant - ESG & EHS Due Diligence (M&A)

ERM; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Transaction Advisory (Mergers & Acquisitions) to lead ESG/EHS due diligence across the U.S. and Canada, advising infrastructure investors, PE firms, banks, and energy clients on critical investments.

In this role, you will drive growth of ERM's Transaction Advisory services, mentor teams, and collaborate with ERM partners globally, delivering value through rigorous due diligence and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, climate science, environmental science, geology, or related discipline.
• 4+ years (10+ years preferred) of experience in environmental consulting with a focus on due diligence projects.
• Project management experience, people leadership skills, and ability to collaborate with other diverse teams.
• Strong technical skills to identify risks and opportunities in technical documentation, site visits, and discussions.
• Knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards and core business/legal concepts of transactions.
• Experience with environmental regulations across multi-sector industries.
• Excellent written and oral communication; proven ability to write comprehensive due diligence reports.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EHS and ESG Due Diligence projects from a local to global scale.
• Manage people and projects teams.
• Assist in proposal writing and development.
• Analyze complex risks to articulate commercial implications of EHS and sustainability risks.
• Identify and develop new opportunities and take leadership in business development with ERM Partners.
• Develop and expand client relationships while delivering technical excellence.

Skills

Project management

People leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, climate science, environmental science, geology, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Transaction Advisory (Mergers & Acquisitions) to lead ESG/EHS due diligence across the U.S. and Canada, advising infrastructure investors, PE firms, banks, and energy clients on critical investments.

In this role, you will drive growth of ERM's Transaction Advisory services, mentor teams, and collaborate with ERM partners globally, delivering value through rigorous due diligence and strategic insights.