Managing Consultant, Project Management

erm; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Project Manager to lead complex energy capital projects from concept through delivery in the Gulf Coast region. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedules, and budgets while navigating permitting and regulatory processes.

This client-facing role drives environmental impact assessments and strategic advisory across oil & gas, LNG, power, solar, wind, and energy transition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in consulting or energy sector.
• Proven project management and leadership skills.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams and regulatory permitting.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital development projects across oil, gas, LNG, power, solar and wind from concept to delivery.
• Provide permitting strategy and environmental impact assessment guidance for complex infra projects.
• Act as trusted advisor to clients through proposals, execution and delivery.
• Support low-carbon and energy transition initiatives.
• Develop client relationships and identify cross-sell opportunities.
• Mentor team members and foster a high-performing project culture.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to manage scope, schedule, budget and risk.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory permitting

Client advisory

Energy sector experience

Cross-functional leadership

Environmental impact assessment

Permitting experience

Proposal development

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Lead the delivery of transformative energy projects shaping the future of North America's energy landscape.

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Project Manager based in the Gulf Coast region (Louisiana) to join our growing Capital Project Delivery Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced consulting professional who thrives at the intersection of project leadership, environmental permitting, and strategic client advisory services. In this highly visible, client-facing role, you will help guide complex capital projects from concept through delivery, supporting some of the most significant investments across the oil and gas, LNG, power, renewable energy, low carbon, and energy transition sectors. If you're looking to expand your influence, lead multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to projects that are redefining the country's energy future, this role offers the platform to do just that.

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

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